Boat fiberglass orbital polisher and cleaner

[TNDiver]

Need advice on what you guys use to polish your boat to clean off oxidation, water scum, fine scratches, etc.  I know a variable speed is best.  I was looking at Porter Cable and Avid Power.  Don't want to break the bank for a high end Dewalt, but a good reliable work horse.  Also what cleaner do you use?  I was looking at Meguiars #44 Color Restorer.  I have some oxidation that needs to come off to return the shine to my old boat.  Thanks in advance!

[Mike Cork]

One of our old sponsors makes some good products, look up Pro-Tec. I was turned onto a product called Buff Magic, it works very well.

I don't remember which buffer I have, it's a popular brand but only cost me about $50. It's a three speed variable and it's been great.

I'm a believer that the average guy can get away with a cheap buffer but spend the money on good pads. Take the time to use them properly. It's worth it afterwards.

[TNDiver]

I don't see the Buff Magic, sounds like they now call it Moisturizer.   It's either that or it was bought out by Shurhold.

[Mike Cork]

I don't see the Buff Magic, sounds like they now call it Moisturizer.   It's either that or it was bought out by Shurhold.

Buff Magic is made by Shurhold. Sorry if I was confusing on that.

[Princeton_Man]

Yup, Protec products New Paint Moisturizer applied with a rotary low speed buffer. 500 or 600 rpm.

You can buy a variable speed  rotary buffer Harbor Freight for about 50 bucks. Just bee sure it will do the lower speed.

Use the Protec Sealer Polish afterwards.

Orbitals don't work well.