great job........is that a 50 hp johnson motor?..

JAlfred,

3M makes multiple refinishing products for projects like this. You want to use the one with the least amount of abrasives necessary to "take off" the oxidation which naturally occurs over the years depending on use, UV exposure, indoor or outdoor storage and other factors. I bought three different 3M products, tested each on a small area on the transom and went with the one below because it did the least color removal while bringing back some shine. The before and after pic is without waxing, just the 3M product.



Believe I got the 3M bottles at Academy. Applied the Restorer with a small orbital sander with a terry cloth polishing cloth which is attached onto the velcro polishing surface. In the next few weeks plan to apply some "Pro-Tec Sealant" to finish the "waxing" process. For boat applications it lasts longer than traditional waxes.