This topic may have been beaten to death, but I can only think of one or two threads that actually finish with a solution (right or wrong). Over the past few days I have search the archives over and over for a solution other than paint matching and clear coating. My research lead me to purchase two 3m Marine Products:
9006 - Cleaner and Wax for Medium to Heavy oxidation
9026 - Wax Finish for Fiberglass/Gelcoats

I used to wax my hood monthly with either mothers or meguirs wax, and my hood has slowly been looking worse and worse. Some people say that normal wax is fine, but the above products seemed to work best for me.

Use the cleaner wax to work out the fading, follow up with the 90026.

My 3 year old hood looks better then it did when I bought it.



i think you might have the part # wrong..i think these are the ones that are good for CF hoods..
3M Marine Fiberglass Cleaner and Wax
Desigend to remove LIGHT to MEDIUM oxidation, clean polish and protect fiberglass/gelcoat.
PART#
09009 - 16oz.
09010 - 32oz.
09011 - 1 gallon

3M Marine Fiberglass Restorer and Wax
Designed to remove HEAVY oxidation, chalking, fading, minor scratches, rust and exhaust stains; plus provide protection on fiberglass/gelcoat.
PART#
09005 - 16oz.
09006 - 32oz.
09007 - 1 gallon

3M Marine Protective Liquid Wax
Provide high gloss and protect fiberglass/gelcoat, marine topside paints, painted aluminum and marine metal parts. A special formulation which uses reactive chemistry and actually bonds to the boats surface to provide a durable protective surface.
PART#
09026 - 16oz.
09027 - 32oz.

Originally posted by bbarbulo


and this is for my own personal reference, so I don't have to search HT in the future.... their search SUX