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    polishing compound

    I'm looking for a compound that's just as good as 3M Marine polishing compound 06044 and maybe cheaper. I have had great results with the 3M on my fiberglass bass boat and today I used it to polish a cowling that I painted with acrylic urethane. I sanded with 1000 and 1500 to remove orange peel and then used the 06044 to polish and it is almost good enough without using a finishing compound. The 06044 is getting hard to find and I don't know what 3M product is comparable or what other brand is comparable so any advice is appreciated. Thanks, Jim.

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    I've used Collinite products and Protec products over the years. Both do the job just fine.
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    I started using Chemical Guys products price point is right but the compound does break down faster but no where as fast as a Maguire's or similar.

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    I use 3m 36102 perfect it gelcoat heavy cutting compound on all my work. It's expensive but the best by far that I've tried over the years. I never go finer than 1000 grit on anything and only need a light pass with finesse it afterwards to polish it.

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    moldman….The 3M Marine Compound and Finishing Material went out of production for a while but they are back producing it now…..at a 7-10% price increase. I use 3M products in my shop exclusively. Not saying they’re the best but it’s what I’m comfortable with and i know there feel of them. If you’re working with paint the 3M Perfect It 1, 2 and 3 are great.
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