3M Finesse-It II, and Surhold Buff-Magic: have you used both?

Chaos · 04-19-2016, 12:32 PM

Rich,
I tried the Buff Magic Last year after seeing all the internet videos and claims. I thought it did an ok job, but it did clog the pad frequently.

Finesse it is nice because it works a lot easier. I've mostly used it for gel coat repairs and returning the shine from the sanding process. Not sure how well it works on chalky oxidized gel coat.

this year I tried 3M Imperial Compound and Finishing Material and found this to be the best, at least for some mildly oxidized gel coat. It brought back a very nice shine and was easier to work than the buff magic.

Hope this helps.

Mike

Rich · 04-19-2016, 01:06 PM

Mike,

This is exactly the type of info I was looking for, from someone that had actually used both. Thanks!

My boat is not heavily oxidized, I try to stay on top of it, but it has some spots that can use some help, not to mention the usual water spots and other things that slowly affect the shine.

Unless someone has a compelling argument for the buff magic, I'll probably stick with the Finesse-It II. It seems to do a great job.

Yes, I've been reading some reviews of the Buff-Magic and it makes me wonder if I'm missing something easier to use.

Like they say, everything is not as it seems, and the grass is not always greener on the other side!

04-19-2016, 12:32 PM	#1
Chaos Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Danville, NH and West Alton Marina Posts: 134 Thanks: 111 Thanked 32 Times in 20 Posts	I've used both Rich, I tried the Buff Magic Last year after seeing all the internet videos and claims. I thought it did an ok job, but it did clog the pad frequently. Finesse it is nice because it works a lot easier. I've mostly used it for gel coat repairs and returning the shine from the sanding process. Not sure how well it works on chalky oxidized gel coat. this year I tried 3M Imperial Compound and Finishing Material and found this to be the best, at least for some mildly oxidized gel coat. It brought back a very nice shine and was easier to work than the buff magic. Hope this helps. Mike

04-19-2016, 01:06 PM	#2
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,246 Thanks: 73 Thanked 345 Times in 235 Posts	Mike, This is exactly the type of info I was looking for, from someone that had actually used both. Thanks! My boat is not heavily oxidized, I try to stay on top of it, but it has some spots that can use some help, not to mention the usual water spots and other things that slowly affect the shine. Unless someone has a compelling argument for the buff magic, I'll probably stick with the Finesse-It II. It seems to do a great job. Yes, I've been reading some reviews of the Buff-Magic and it makes me wonder if I'm missing something easier to use. Like they say, everything is not as it seems, and the grass is not always greener on the other side! __________________ Don't listen to me, obviously I don't understand what I'm talking about! Let's help each other save time and money: WinniGas.com