3M Wool Compounding Pad (05711) - 9 Inches, White - Ideal for Boats, Cars, Trucks, and RVs Review

held every 15 minutes the inner plastic is poorly bonded to the wool lining - disappointing product from this brand - don't waste your money.

This pad is amazing. I've had other pads that left lint all over the place. This rug was great, very little fluffiness in the polishing process. I have to order more.

I returned to them after trying fiberglass foam workboat pads. I think the foam works well for a clear car finish, but it doesn't smudge and polish as well as these wool pads. This is just my experience.

Stops oxidation on fiberglass gelcoat when using a Dewalt variable speed, slow start buff and McGuiar's 67 Marine/RV Polish. I didn't have to press hard because the pillow did all the work. Cut to a high gloss and not glued. They say that hand washing will extend the life of the rug, but a dryer with a load of towels cleans it well. But do not tumble dry. Dry air! There are red indicators built into the fibers to tell you when it's time to replace them, but it won't be soon.

Just pulled my 35ft 1999 Albin out of the water to paint the bottom and apply gelcoat wax. I figured I'd do the waxing myself this time. I started with my regular random orbital wax, a regular terry cloth applicator, and a buffing cap. HORRIBLE results. The shipyard owner came and gave me one of those wool hats and I couldn't believe the difference. I also used a regular terry cap for waxing. I've been asked by a few people what I'm using and that the gelcoat looks like new. I ended up using…