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TotalBoat TotalBuff compound removes heavy sanding scratches from gelcoat while simultaneously polishing the surface to a high gloss.10:07 In testing, the compound successfully cleared 400, 600, 800, 1,000, and 1,500 grit sanding marks from a gelcoat test panel using a Festool buffer set to a low speed (setting 2).19:06 Unlike traditional multi-step systems that require a coarse cutting compound followed by a separate swirl remover, this product functions as a single-step solution.19:53 It remains effective on both hard gelcoat and harder marine coatings like Alexseal, though it may be too aggressive for softer paints like Awlgrip.20:39 When wet sanding gelcoat repairs, using a spray bottle with a small amount of Dawn dish soap provides necessary lubrication while preventing the contamination of sanding paper with grit from a bucket.8:24

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