Foam vs Wool

(wakemania) · (wakemania) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 03-04-2009, 5:56 AM

I'm fixing to hit the boat with some Finesse-It and a circular polisher to get my shine back. I'm trying to decide on foam or wool pads. So I wanted to get some input on what everyone used and why. I'm sure there are some trade-offs but give me your opinions. Also, where are you getting your pads from. Thanks.

(210san) · (210san) **Join Date: Feb 2009** 03-04-2009, 6:10 AM

I only use wool pads on the boat and foam pads on the car/truck

Wool heats up the gel coat and really brings the shine helps cut any oxidation. The foam pads are more for polishing and are more delicate.

(murphy_smith) · (murphy_smith) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 03-04-2009, 6:32 AM

Get a 3m 05713. It a a wool polishing pad that will work great with finesse it.

The wool will give you a bit more cutting power than the foam but finesse it is not an aggresive product at all.

(deltadave) · (deltadave) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 03-04-2009, 7:16 AM

Wool. Foam is more for autos and getting swirl marks out for final finishing (especially black) on clearcoats. You won't have that issue on gelcoat.