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Airplane Detailing Tips for DIYers

BuffPro has the products for airplane detailing.

Is your personal or business aircraft lacking that just-like-new glow that it had when you first bought it? Because they travel at high speeds and withstand a wide range of temperatures, airplanes endure more than the average vehicle. And unprotected planes are exposed to more grease, grime, and dirt that can affect the craft’s overall performance. Airplane detailing will help your aircraft perform better, last longer, and retain its value.

Even though planes are significantly larger, the process of airplane detailing mimics that of boats and cars. At BuffPro, we believe using proper equipment and technique is your best bet.

Step 1 – Cleaning

The first step of airplane detailing is to ensure you have a nice, clean surface. Without a clean surface, your polishing products won’t properly adhere.

The cleaning process begins with a good washing down of the entire plane.

If you can’t wash with a hose, take a rag or towel and wipe off dirt and dust from the airplane’s exterior. To ensure the cloth doesn’t get too dirty, shake it out frequently and swap it for a clean one from time to time. Also, you can use a quality cleaner and degreaser to help you get the job done.

Step 2 – Polishing and Buffing

After the surface of your airplane has been cleaned, you are ready to apply the wax. This step is crucial because wax helps protect the plane’s body from damage. Because of its angles and curves, polishing a plane can be challenging. Especially if you are attempting to do the job by hand.

Like any airplane detailing project, you want the best tools and products to complete it to a professional standard. For airplane detailing, we recommend the BuffPro power tool that turns polishing into a faster process. With an ergonomic design, the buffer promises less operator fatigue. Also, it restores a high-gloss, durable shine in fewer steps. That means you won’t waste time and will save money.

You can use BuffPro on painted surfaces and bare metals like titanium, stainless steel, and aluminum. With this buffer by your side, you will find airplane detailing easier with the results you were hoping for.

Importance of Airplane Detailing

Manufacturers have designed airplanes to have a life that exceeds 20  years. As such, your aircraft is a valuable investment, and keeping its exterior well-maintained is integral to its upkeep. The following are some of the benefits of detailing:

  • Prevent corrosion and extend the life of the paint
  • Reduce drag and improve plane performance
  • Increase resale value

Buff Like a Professional with BuffPro

BuffPro has the products you need for your airplane detailing project. To claim your BuffPro buffer, visit our website, or contact us today.

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Exterior RV Detailing for DIYers

BuffPro has products for RV detailing for DIYers.

Now that fall is here, it’s the right time to clean your RV and prepare for spring. While you can choose to get your RV professionally cleaned, exterior RV detailing is a task most people can do themselves.

From equipment and washing to the best surface polishing methods, the following are detailing tips to keep your RV in tip-top shape.

Use the Right Equipment for RV Detailing

Renting or owning a pressure washer with a foam cannon can make applying soap to a tall vehicle easier and faster. However, when using a pressure washer, you must be careful not to apply too much pressure. Doing so can damage or nick the paint, leading to rust. When using a pressure washer, we always recommend erring on the side of caution and using a low PSI. This type of cleaning is also known as soft-pressure washing.

Cleaning an RV Roof

Your RVs roof is usually the dirtiest part of the vehicle. And that’s why it requires special attention. For cleaning your roof choose a cleaning solution formulated to clean and protect your roof from UV rays. Also, these products can help prevent fading and cracking. When in doubt, check what your RV manufacturer recommends.

Take Your Time

It stands to reason that RV detailing takes time to do the job right. These vehicles are bigger than cars and have more nooks and crannies. For example, it can be easy to miss a small spot under a ladder. Therefore, we recommend taking breaks and working in the shade, if possible.

Don’t Worry About Drying Your RV

Especially on hot days, drying an RV can prove an impossible task. Instead, use a washing product to help reduce the appearance of water spots. Also, there are water purifiers that use filters to remove minerals in water that can cause water spots.

Polish Your RV with BuffPro Buffer

BuffPro is an electric polishing system with several buffing pad options. It removes oxidation, light scratches, and swirls for a professional polish. The system also features dual pistol grip handles that are ergonomic. That means it reduces awkward wrist positioning when polishing. For RV detailing, BuffPro delivers a professional, deep shine that protects your vehicle.

Also, BuffPro was designed by a professional detailer and made explicitly so users can achieve a superior shine in half the time of using other products.

Buff Like a Professional with BuffPro

BuffPro has the products you need for your RV detailing project. To claim your BuffPro buffer, visit our website, or contact us today.

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The Best Tactics for Marine Detailing

BuffPro marine detailing with our new compounding wool pad that can potentially replace 800-2,000 grain sanding.

Most boat owners know that maintenance cost for their crafts doesn’t come cheaply. Consider that the average cost of professionally detailing a boat can range to $125 per foot, depending on its condition. And marine crafts larger than 40 feet can see 20% to 40% higher prices. Also, professional boat cleaning companies may have charges for additional cleaning services. However, the truth is that marine detailing doesn’t have to be expensive if you are willing to invest some time.

At BuffPro, we specialize in providing products to help make your life as a boat owner easier. And we know the top maintenance tips for extending your boat’s lifespan and making your marine detailing efforts easier. These include:

  • Washing your boat with high-quality marine soap or detergent
  • Rinsing your boat after every use to remove salt residue
  • Treating tough to remove stains and dirt
  • Investing in a professional-style buffer and buffing pads

Marine Detailing Like a Pro with BuffPro

As the most versatile and unique product of its kind, the electric BuffPro buffer is easy to use and gives a professional, swirl-free finish. It also offers a cleaner process than other polishing methods.

The BuffPro buffer is ideal for marine detailing because it removes oxidation. And it provides a high-gloss shine in half the time of conventional rotary buffers. With pistol grip handles, the buffer minimizes awkward wrist positioning for easy use and longevity.

Feel the Satisfaction of a Job Done Even Faster

BuffPro is proud to introduce our new compounding wool pad. It’s 100% wool and can potentially replace 800-2,000 grain sanding. That means you can reduce or eliminate sanding steps before the cutting, polishing, and finishing stages. It works with your most aggressive compounds, so now you can get the job done even faster. And you can use the pad on the following crafts, vehicles, and surfaces:

  • Boats
  • Airstreams and other RVs
  • Aircraft metal
  • Fiberglass
  • Stone
  • Raw metal
  • Polished concrete

It’s also ideal for gel coat repairs and metal polishing. And it’s suitable for pre-finishing prep work. After buffing, the pad easily washes out with soap and water and resists compound saturation.

Buff Like a Professional with BuffPro

Are you ready to achieve a superior shine in half the time? BuffPro has the products you need for all your polishing jobs. To claim your BuffPro buffer and your new compounding wool pad, visit our website, or contact us today.

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Professional Brightwork Polishing

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With spring right around the corner, you may want to take your car – or your plane or boat – out for a spin. However, before you do that, you should make sure your mode of transportation looks fantastic. Brightwork polish help provide the high gloss shine you are looking for.

Getting the perfect shine starts with quality products. With our selection of BrightWork polish and the revolutionary BuffPro buffer, you can get beautiful results without sacrificing extra time, money, or effort.

One Buffer for Your Polishing Needs

If you want to achieve a superior shine in half the time, you need the revolutionary BuffPro buffer, the only electric drum-style buffer on the market.

The high-quality BuffPro buffer is easy-to-use, efficient, and polishes and buffs a variety of surfaces, including metal, stone, plastic, and fiberglass, in half the time of traditional rotary buffers.

Ideal for professionals and amateurs alike, the BuffPro buffer fixes issues that other products on the market create. It requires less physical effort and materials than other rotary buffers.

With ergonomic grip handles, the BuffPro buffer eliminates holograms and swirl marks and makes it impossible for new streaks to appear. It also lowers costs associated with materials and professional labor, which makes it the ultimate tool for polishing.

BrightWork Polish for Beautiful Results

To achieve a mirror-like shine, you need more than a tool like the BuffPro buffer. You also need an exterior polish that removes mild swirls, water spots, light scratches, and other mid-range imperfections from multiple surfaces.

With our selection of professional BrightWork polish products, you can buff and polish your car, vehicle, boat, or aircraft in less time than ever before – especially if you combine it with the BuffPro buffer.

At BuffPro, we offer a variety of BrightWork polish compounds and finishing polishes, including:

A Powerful Combination Unlike Any Other

When you combine BrightWork polish with the BuffPro buffer, the benefits outweigh the rest. With our superior products, you can remove annoying swirl marks, holograms, and scratches in less than half the time of traditional buffers.

Get a Professional Polish with BuffPro

From the BuffPro buffer to BrightWork polishes, BuffPro has all of the products you need to achieve a superior shine. To learn more about our superior selection, visit our website, or contact us today.

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Airstream Polishing with the BuffPro

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Do you spend the summer traveling in your RV? Are you on a mission to restore your vintage airstream? Either way, your RV or airstream is a huge investment, which means you need the proper equipment to combat oxidation, holograms, and swirl marks.

With the BuffPro buffer, you can polish your airstream or RV in half the time of traditional rotary buffers. You can also use less polish to achieve a streak-free, high-gloss exterior, so you can spend less time cleaning and more time traveling.

The BuffPro Difference

As the most unique and versatile product of its kind, the electric BuffPro buffer polishes and buffs a variety of surfaces in less time than traditional buffers. It is easy-to-use, provides a swirl-free finish, and offers a cleaner process than other methods of polishing.

The BuffPro buffer is an ideal choice for polishing airstreams and RVs, as it removes oxidation and provides a high-gloss shine in half the time of conventional rotary buffers. With pistol grip handles, the buffer also minimizes awkward wrist positioning for ease of use and longevity.

Your All-In-One Restoration Kit

To accommodate your maintenance needs, BuffPro offers an easy, all-in-one RV Restoration Kit. Along with the BuffPro buffer, the kit includes other essential products, including:

  • SLW Synthetic Lambs Wool Finishing Pad
  • Polishing Wool Pad
  • Heavy Cutting Wool Pad
  • All-Shine, All-In-One Ultra Fine Polish
  • All-Shine, Medium Correction Compound
  • All-Shine, Heavy Correction Compound
  • 3 Red Microfiber Towels

With the RV Restoration Kit, you can buy everything you need to clean and maintain the exterior of your airstream, without wasting time or money.

How to Polish Your Airstream or RV

It can be time-consuming and labor-intensive to polish your home on wheels. However, the result is a sharp-looking airstream with a high-gloss, swirl-free finish. To polish with the BuffPro buffer, you should follow these five steps:

  • Clean the surface of your airstream or RV with warm water and a mild detergent.
  • Apply a strip or two of polish to the surface.
  • Set the BuffPro buffer to the lowest setting (1) and spread the polish over the area you intend to buff.
  • Once you spread the polish, increase the speed of your BuffPro buffer and slowly move it back and forth until the surface is well polished and the compound is gone.
  • Wipe away any excess polish with a microfiber towel.

Buff Like a Pro with BuffPro

Are you ready to achieve a superior shine in half the time? BuffPro has the products you need for all your polishing jobs. To claim your BuffPro buffer, visit our website, or contact us today.

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Tips & Tricks for Polishing Metal on Airplanes

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Are you ready to enhance the appearance of your aviation equipment? Do you want to protect the exterior of your aircraft?

With uneven surfaces, odd angles, and various materials, it can be challenging to polish the metal exterior of your airplane, which is why you need an efficient tool for polishing metal.

The BuffPro Buffer polishes and buffs your aviation equipment in less than half the time of traditional rotary tools. It also protects your aircraft from corrosion and oxidation.

Why BuffPro is Your Choice for Polishing Metal

With ergonomic pistol grips, the BuffPro Buffer is ideal for polishing metal on airplanes. It provides exceptional, all-day comfort and uses modern technology for ease of use and longevity.

The drum action works smoothly around all aircraft surfaces, including metals like aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel. It applies the polishing compound without waste and provides a high-gloss, durable shine without swirls or streaks.

Five Easy Steps for Polishing Metal on Aircrafts

Choose the Right Product

Before you begin, you need to choose products designed specifically for aviation equipment. Mild detergents are not abrasive in nature, which means they are perfect for airplanes. They are also capable of cleaning exterior surfaces, as well as removing oxidation and stains.

Prepare the Aircraft for Polishing

Using warm water and a mild detergent, you need to prepare the exterior surface by cleaning it thoroughly.

By washing the surface, you can remove dirt, oil, and grease that trap under the polishing compound and become embedded in the surface. You can also examine the surface for areas of corrosion and erosion that require repair.

Apply Your Polishing Compound

Once the exterior surface is clean, you may begin by applying a strip or two of polishing compound. It may be best to focus on one small section of the plane at a time.

With BuffPro on the lowest setting, spread the polishing compound over the metal surface. Increase the BuffPro speed setting and work it up and down, back and forth slowly across the surface until you finish polishing.

Finally, you can remove any excess polishing compound with a cotton/flannel cloth. Once you are done, the aircraft will have a shiny, mirror-like finish.

How Often Should You Polish Your Aircraft Metal?

At BuffPro, we recommend polishing metal on your aviation equipment three or four times a year. We also recommend a thorough polish before storing your airplane for an extended period of time.

By following a specific schedule for polishing metal, you can remove water spots, corrosion, and oxidation. You can also eliminate swirls and streaks and restore a high-gloss shine that lasts for months to come.

Polish Your Plane with BuffPro Products

If you want superior shine in half the time, BuffPro has the polishing metal products for you. To claim your exclusive kit, visit our website, or contact us today.

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How to Use a Car Buffer to Polish & Wax Like a Pro

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Has your car’s finish become dull and weathered looking? Looking for the perfect car buffer to restore your cars finish to like-new? The BuffPro Buffer can take even the most oxidized, scratched, dull, and neglected auto exterior and return it to its former shine.

Car polishing is an abrasive process, and not one that results in a coating. Polishing cleans the surface by removing the fine scratches and pitted surface rather than coating it. Waxing then protects the freshly polished surface by leaving a thin protective layer on the clear coat. Not only is it protective, but it improves and retains that high gloss look.

The process of polishing and waxing your car requires going over the entire surface of your vehicle multiple times. The advantages of using an electrical car buffer should be clear. Not only can it drastically reduce the time and effort require, a power car buffer can also produce high quality results that can’t otherwise be duplicated. It seems that no matter how careful you are, some hologram shows up or swirl marks appear, and you never really get that deep shine you were looking for. Using a power buffer like BuffPro will result in a quick, smooth finish every time.

The BuffPro Difference

The BuffPro Buffer is the only electrically operated drum style car buffer on the market. The BuffPro uses a drum instead of a traditional rotary design. Because of its design, it has several advantages over other buffing systems:

  • Swirl Marks? NEVER! – Traditional rotary buffers can leave swirl marks even when used carefully. Swirl marks are produced by the rotation of a traditional buffer – but BuffPro rotates axially, as it was designed to create a perfect shine (without swirl marks or holograms) every single time. In fact, with the BuffPro, you couldn’t produce swirl marks on your car even if you tried!
  • Superior Shine in HALF the Time – How much is your time worth? Imagine being able to complete a full buff and polish in HALF the time you spend now.
  • Loved by Amateurs and Professionals Alike – The BuffPro is easy to use by anyone, regardless of past experience. This means that even a complete amateur can do a professional polishing job on any vehicle the very first time they use it.
  • Exceptional Comfort – The ergonomic pistol grips of the BuffPro Buffer keep hand and wrist fatigue to a minimum. No more weird wrist positions required – the BuffPro was designed to be used all day long without discomfort.

How To: 8 Easy Steps to Unbeatable Shine

Clean, polish, wax, and buff your car to an unbeatable shine in half the time as traditional car buffers with these 8 easy steps:

  1. Clean – Give your car a quick wash as you normally would.
  2. Polish – Apply a strip or two of polish onto the surface you will work on.
  3. With the BuffPro on the lowest setting (1), spread the polish over the area you will be working on.
  4. Once the polish has been spread, increase the speed setting on BuffPro and slowly move it back and forth across the surface until it is well-polished or the polish compound is used up.
  5. Wipe away any excess polish.
  6. Coat with Wax – After polishing, apply a coat of wax.
  7. Use your electric buffer to spread the wax evenly. Wait about 5-10 minutes until it dries a little and gets cloudy.
  8. Buff – After the wax dries and gets a somewhat hazy look, but before the wax gets too hard, buff the surface. The shine should really start to pop as you buff away the cloudiness of the wax.

Don’t worry, with the BuffPro car buffer it’s so easy that you’ll get a great shine the very first time you pull it out of the box.

Buff Like a Pro

Because BuffPro was designed by a professional detailer, everything about it has been designed so that professional detailers get the best shine for their customers with the least time and effort. That translates to everyone – not JUST professional detailers, but DIYers as well. The BuffPro polisher is the perfect complement to the home auto shop because it allows you to get the shine you want, comfortably and quickly – leaving more time for you to do the things with your car that you really want to do.

The BuffPro uses centrifugal force to keep the polishing compound toward the outside of the pad, reducing splatters and keeping pads cleaner, longer. This cuts down on the amount of chemicals used and reduces the need for masking. The BuffPro has an electric motor, heat treated precision cut gears and a variable speed locking trigger for ease of use – even for detailers who operate mobile shops.

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Buy your BuffPro buffer today and use the tool the experts use to polish their cars and give them a perfect shine. Ready to order? Place your order now to qualify for a special limited-time offer. Not ready quite yet? Learn more about how BuffPro saves you time and money.

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Restoring Shine to Fiberglass Boats

polishing fiberglassAbout half of all the boats in the US are made from light composites like fiberglass. Not only is it stronger than wood, but it’s also a considerably cheaper alternative. To keep your watercraft in tip-top shape, polishing fiberglass is key to making sure you can get years of enjoyment out of your boat.

The outermost layer of a fiberglass boat’s hull is usually covered in a special resin called gelcoat. The gelcoat protects the hull and gives it its color and shine. Over time, exposure to the elements can erode the relatively soft surface of the gelcoat, leaving it dull and chalky. Fortunately, the gloss can usually be restored.

Here are some steps and helpful tips for polishing fiberglass to help you restore that “brand new” look:

Clean It Up

Wash the hull of your boat as you normally would. Adding a cup of detergent to a gallon of warm water and using a sponge usually does the trick. If mildew is present, add some bleach to your detergent solution. Don’t worry too much about difficult stains like fish blood and waterline scum – the next steps will take care of them.

Polishing the Fiberglass Surface

Polishing a surface is an abrasive process, and not one that results in a coating. Polishing fiberglass cleans the surface by removing the pitted surface rather than coating it.

The polishing process includes applying a strip of the polishing compound onto the surface of the hull. Then, spread the polish with your electric buffer, increasing the speed setting, and slowly moving it back and forth across the surface until glassy. Finally, wipe away any excess polish.

Use Rubbing Compound as Needed

More abrasive than polishing compound, rubbing compound should only be used as needed. If the polishing compound does not provide the results you want visually, rubbing compound can then be used. Select a rubbing compound formulated for fiberglass and use it exactly like polish.

Polishing compound may be needed after the use of rubbing compound to smooth out the gelcoat. So, repeat this step if you need to, or skip this step and go on to the next if polishing compound alone did the trick.

Coat with Wax

After polishing, apply a coat of wax to protect the surface and improve the gloss. Wax also has some restorative properties if the condition of the gelcoat isn’t too weathered to begin with. The best way to prolong the glossy look of a boat is to properly wax the gelcoat starting when the boat is new. If you do this and maintain regular waxing, gelcoat can retain its gloss for years to come.

Use your electric buffer to spread the wax evenly. Wait until it dries a little and gets cloudy. It’s important to allow the wax enough time to set, so it’ll be able to protect the gelcoat.

Buff It to Completion

After the wax dries and gets a somewhat hazy look, but before the wax gets too hard, buff the surface. The shine should really start to pop as you buff away the cloudiness of the wax.

And voila! Your fiberglass boat will be shining like new!

When You Want Your Boat to Look the Best, Use the BuffPro Buffer

As you can see from the steps above, this process requires going over the entire surface of your boat’s exterior multiple times. The advantages of using an electrical buffer should be clear. Not only is the entire process labor-intensive, especially the bigger your boat is, but using a power buffer like BuffPro will result in a quick, smooth finish every time.

Not only will BuffPro provide a superior shine in HALF the time as traditional buffers and never leaves swirl marks behind, but it is also exceptionally comfortable for extended use with its ergonomic pistol grips.

Order your BuffPro, pads and polishing compound today and get ready to create a perfect shine!

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How to Winterize an RV

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Do you wonder how to winterize an RV before the cold weather arrives? The harsh winter weather and its freezing temperatures are hard on us all, but it can be devastating to an un-winterized RV. A smart move some RV owners make is getting an early jump on winterizing when it gets into the low 40s, because it’s more pleasant doing that work when it’s fairly warm than when it’s freezing. It’s not a good idea to wait any longer than when temps reach a sustained 32 degrees and below for more than a few hours.

The biggest issue, and the most common, is freezing that occurs within the RV’s plumbing system, which offers many spots for water and moisture to live and can be very costly for you in the spring. In addition to winterizing the RV plumbing system, you need prepare the RV’s interior and exterior for the cold winter months too.

With that in mind, here is a good checklist for how to winterize an RV this coming cold season:

Drain All the Water

You don’t want water to freeze, expand, and then blow up inside water tanks or blow one of your water lines off connectors.

  • Drain your water tanks
  • Drain water heater (Make sure you wait until the temperature and pressure come down before draining)
  • Drain water lines

Remove and Bypass the Water Filters & Water Heater

Before adding antifreeze, you need to remove and bypass any inline water filters you have to prevent damage. You may need to buy a water heater bypass kit, if one is not already installed on the water heater.

Add Antifreeze to Your RV

Pump non-toxic RV antifreeze into your tanks, lines, and down your traps. The amount of antifreeze depends on your plumbing setup, but 2-3 gallons is normally enough.

Check the Roof Seals & Under the RV

Get on the roof and make sure there are no holes or leaks. Any leaks, cracks, or holes will need to be addressed. This prevents costly interior damage as well as damage to your roof.

Check the underside of your RV. Get underneath your RV and look for holes or other areas that rodents could nest in. Plug any holes. This prevents damage from pests to your insulation, wood, and water lines.

Freshen Up the Interior

Many RV owners place peppermint tea bags throughout the interior of their RV over the winter. Not only does this make your RV smell nice come spring, but the peppermint also serves as a deterrent for pests.

Disconnect the Battery

Disconnect, remove, and place your RV’s battery on your battery tender. A battery tender will help to keep your battery operational over long periods of inactivity.

Polish & Wax the Exterior

Start by picking out a reliable RV polish and wax for proper maintenance. This will help you protect your investment and ensure that it continues to look its best, as it can protect most parts of your RV from scratches and other forms of damage. Picking a wax with UV protection can even help in protecting your RV from the damaging effects of the sun’s rays as well as other forms of environmental damage.

With its massive size and hard to reach spaces, it can take a long time to remove the oxidation, light swirls, spider webs, and light scratches that your RV has sustained during the travel season.

But the BuffPro Buffer can make polishing your RV an easy affair. It has an easy-to-use high speed, adjustable system gives you the heat and friction for polishing your RV to a high shine. The dual pistol grip handles are designed to minimize awkward wrist positioning when polishing. Furthermore, BuffPro will not leave swirl marks or holograms because the axial motion of the buffing pad eliminates circular micro marring, leaving a professional swirl-free shine.

The before (left) and after (right) photos below show the shine that you can expect in half the time of regular buffing products.

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Cover Up

Cover your RV and tires to protect from rain and snow. This protects your tires from dry rotting. Do not use a tarp! It is not breathable and traps moisture.

Trust BuffPro To Get the Job Done In Half The Time

How much is your time worth? An RV in particular offers the challenge of polishing a very large surface area. Imagine being able to complete a full buff and polish in half the time you spend now. Not only is BuffPro effective and never leaves swirl marks behind, it is also exceptionally comfortable for extended use.

Order your BuffPro, pads and polishing compound today and get ready winterize your RV with a perfect shine!

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How to Winterize A Boat

how to winterize a boatWinter is just around the corner, which means it’s that time of year again when the question about how to winterize a boat comes up, as boat owners take steps to ensure their craft survives the off-season.

If you don’t plan on spending the colder weeks somewhere a little less chilly, making sure that your boat is in the right condition to be stored is vital. Someone who fails to winterize a boat can end up with thousands of dollars in repairs, but preparing your boat before the winter gets tough can save you a lot.

How to winterize a boat? Here is a quick list of what you should look at before parking your boat for the winter:

Engine

One important thing to remember to do is to fog the engine cylinders. Aerosol fogging solutions cover the inside of your engine to prevent damage until boating weather returns. If you aren’t sure which solution will work best for your boat, check with your engine manufacturer. Without fogging the engine, corrosion can eat away at the engine, covering the cylinders, pistons, and rings with harsh muck that can damage the engine.

In addition, for inboards and stern-drives, it is important to drain the engine. By simply allowing the water to drain completely before winter, you can prevent water in the cooling chambers that can freeze, expand, and crack the blocks and manifolds of the engine. Damage from frozen water in the engine can be costly to repair.

Fuel and Oil

By doing a simple fuel treatment with a stabilizer, you can prevent your carburetors and fuel injectors from becoming clogged with varnish deposits that are damaging to fuel systems. Pennzoil Fuel Stabilizer, PRI-G, and Stabil are ideal options for fuel treatment. After adding it to the fuel, run the engine for 10 minutes or so to be sure stabilized fuel circulates throughout the engine.

Another important task is changing the oil to get rid of moisture and keep corrosion from damaging your boat. While it seems small, failing to change the oil can lead to loss of power, declining fuel economy, and even possible engine failure.

Clean & Polish the Exterior

Another way to encourage your boat to live longer is to pay attention to the exterior. Boats, especially those in saltwater, can experience some water damage. When the boat is pulled out of the water, it is important to clean the bottom to remove anything that might cause damage. Then, clean and buff the boat.

When you plan to winterize a boat, look for a product that will remove corrosion and improve pitting as well as will remove oxidation on boat covers.

The marine environment can be harsh! By preventing water deposits from building up, you will keep your boat running longer and looking great as seen in the before (left) and after (right) photos below.how to winterize a boat

Storage

In addition to taking care of your boat, it is important to find a safe place to store it for the winter. First, make sure to invest in a boat cover in order to protect the boat from winter weather or exposure to dirt, dust, grime, or moisture. After the boat is covered, storing it in the place that works best for your boat and your budget is important. There are pros and cons to storing the boat outside, on a dry rack, or in a storage unit, but exploring the possible storage solutions is crucial to keeping the boat safe during the winter.

While there are a variety of other things you can do to protect your boat, making sure to take of the engine, exterior, fluids, and storage plan is a simple checklist to help you jumpstart the winter preparation. The best way to start off the spring with an enjoyable boat trip is to take care of your boat in the cold weather.

When You Want Your Boat to Look the Best, Choose the BuffPro Buffer

Polishing marine equipment can be a tedious job. You want your boat to have that clean, deep shine that it had when it was new. But the hours it takes to even get an inconsistent product can make it seem like polishing the boat isn’t worth the effort.

With the BuffPro Buffer, you can polish a boat in up to half the time of other rotary-type buffers. The BuffPro can be safely used on all boat surfaces – bare metal, painted surfaces, fiberglass, gel coat and plastic. One tool for the entire job.

Learn more about Marine Polishing with the BuffPro Buffer here!

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Best Fall RV & Boating Destinations

best fall rv destinations

With cooler air and shorter nights, many people tend to call an end to the boat and RV season during the fall. However, you don’t have to call it quits when the crispness of fall settles in. Going on a boat or RV trip during the fall can offer beautiful views. Are you looking for the best fall RV destinations and top places for boating when the leaves are changing? There is a variety of options for where to camp to stay warm while taking out your RV or boat.

For those who want to escape the cold, here’s a list of the best fall RV destinations that can soothe the bite of the fast-approaching winter weather:

Clearwater, Florida

Florida always has some sunshine to spare. Clearwater, Florida offers guests a beautiful Florida landscape with charming beach communities. This location’s popularity is a sign of how much people enjoy camping there. Most camps or hotels are close to a beach. Clearwater offers the perfect beach vacation without having to leave your RV or boat at home.

Cumberland Island, Georgia

Cumberland Island offers warm weather and breathtaking sights. This location not only offers relaxing beaches but also offers a place with historical significance. If you’re looking to just sit back and relax, or you’re looking to learn more about the past, taking a trip to Georgia’s largest and southernmost barrier island is a great way to warm up this season.

South Padre Island, Texas

A road trip to Texas during the fall offers an amazing view of autumn leaves changing across the Midwest, and what’s a better destination than South Padre Island, Texas? The island offers a variety of adventures for thrill-seekers and families. In addition, it isn’t uncommon to see dolphins swimming in the surf or turtles exploring the beach. You can make your next destination an island that turns your RV or boat trip into one you’ll never forget.

Hot Springs, Arkansas

For those looking for a Midwest location filled with beautiful views and a fantastic location for RV or boat trips, Arkansas’s Hot Springs national park is the place to be. With tamer fall weather, this location offers a nature-rich experience with the bonus of a wide variety of activities surrounding the area. Hot Springs, Arkansas offers the kind of fall weather that you can boat, hammock, camp, or hike in.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee

If you’re looking for a campground for just your family or friend group to enjoy, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee offers 10 campgrounds for one RV each. While it can get a little bit chilly, the fall colors are picturesque to the point that it’s part of what makes the park such a great spot. The park offers a variety of recommendations of drives or hikes to see the leaves turn. In addition to a variety of waterfalls to visit, the park also has a more classic camping experience. Not to mention, it’s the most popular national park in the country for a reason!

Wherever you’re heading this season, taking advantage of warmer weather and beautiful landscapes is worth waiting for in regards to retiring your RV or boat for the season. Each of these campgrounds offers a unique experience that might just warm up your spirits as the air gets chillier.

BuffPro Offers Superior Shine in Half The Time

When setting out on your next great adventure, you want to start out on the right foot – with a clean RV or boat that’s polished to perfection. Eliminate the frustration and hard work that goes into making your boat, car, plane, RV, or Airstream shine and learn about the BuffPro difference here.

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Private Airplane Exterior Maintenance Tips

airplane exterior maintenance

So, you love to fly and you’re a proud owner of an airplane. Just like your car, your airplane will need a good exterior cleaning from time to time.

Paying someone else to do it can get expensive, so what could you do yourself? Putting your best foot forward on DIY exterior maintenance for your private aircraft produces experience and knowledge, and usually saves a good deal of money. But polishing a plane is no easy feat! Here are some tips to get you started on getting beautiful results!

Choose the Right Product

To start, make sure you use products designed specifically for an aircraft. Automotive waxes and cleaners are simply not designed to withstand the challenges and environment of airplanes. With that in mind, you’ll want to get started by using the mildest products first to clean the exterior, progressing to the most aggressive products that will remove oxidation and stains.

Start with a Clean Surface

First, you’ll want to clean the exterior surface so it’s free from the months of dirt, oil, grease, and bug residue. The mildest products are designed mainly to clean the surface and are not abrasive in nature.

Polish Like a Pro

Now that the surface is clean, you’ll need to move on to polishing. This part of the process removes oxidation and stains using more abrasive compounds. Ideally, you want to have a spotless finish, but not at the cost of removing too much underlying material (especially not paint).

  1. Apply a strip or two of polishing compound.
  2. With the BuffPro on its lowest setting, spread the compound over the target surface.
  3. Increase the BuffPro speed setting and work it up and down, back and forth slowly across the surface until it is polished.
  4. Wipe away any excess polishing compound, and voila, you’re done!

Protect Your Finish

The BuffPro buffer and our one-of-a-kind polishing system will give you a protective mirror shine, and it will remove old swirl marks and holograms for good!

Why Buffpro is the Best Choice for Your Airplane’s Exterior Maintenance

The BuffPro Buffer can help you create a perfect polish on your aviation equipment in up to half the time of traditional buffers. When you’re talking about a project as large as an airplane, that makes a big difference! What’s more, you’ll want to use a buffer that offers ease of use and comfort, even during extended use.

The BuffPro Buffer has ergonomic pistol grips to offer exceptional, all-day comfort. And, it uses smart technology for ease of use and longevity.

The BuffPro Buffer is the only one of its kind. It is the only electrically operated drum style buffer on the market and anyone can learn to use the BuffPro within a few minutes. Because it was designed by a professional, it gets the job done faster, it’s more comfortable for all-day-use, and it never leaves swirl marks behind. From cars and boats to RVs and airplanes, the BuffPro Buffer can polish almost anything while saving you time and money, with beautiful results.

Get to Know BuffPro

Ready to order? For the highest gloss and no swirl marks EVER, place your order today and qualify for a special limited-time offer! Need to know more? Learn more about the difference BuffPro makes for airplanes here.

Whether you’re a DIY polisher, or, a full-time professional polisher, the BuffPro Buffer delivers the best shine in HALF the time of traditional methods using less effort.

We have online ordering, worldwide distribution, or you can contact us directly and we’ll help you get just what you need. If you’re in the USA, we also offer free shipping on our kits. 1-800-699-4160

Happy flying!

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