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re: New Boat - Need Advice
Posted on 3/24/17 at 12:09 pm to ForeverLSU02
Posted on 3/24/17 at 12:09 pm to ForeverLSU02
New to me and yes it's fiberglass. Doesn't wet sanding remove the gel coat that protects the boat?
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Posted on 3/24/17 at 12:19 pm to SavDawg8
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New to me and yes it's fiberglass. Doesn't wet sanding remove the gel coat that protects the boat?
Not if you do it properly. Get some automotive buffing compound first it has more leeway than wet sanding usually, go to like autozone or whatever they will have it. Try that, it should work but may take some arm grease. You can buy various grit. Same type of stuff you use to restore headlights, the idea is that it will take very small layers off at a time until you get them matching.
This post was edited on 3/24/17 at 12:20 pm
Posted on 3/24/17 at 1:35 pm to SavDawg8
The discoloration is caused by the outer layer of gel oxidizing. This shuws u worse in dark colors, not so bad on white.
You have to remove that top layer of gel to get to the good layer under it. The level of oxidization will determine how aggressive you need to be. Start with a rubbing compound and if that works, great. But on a 20 yr old boat I suspect you will have to wet sand to really get the shine back. Start with something In the 1000 range and try if your apprehensive.
On the last boat I restored, it was an 89 Correct Craft with heavy oxidization off red gel. I went something like 400, 500, 600, 800, 1000, 1200 cutting compound, polish. It looked brand new when I was done.
You have to remove that top layer of gel to get to the good layer under it. The level of oxidization will determine how aggressive you need to be. Start with a rubbing compound and if that works, great. But on a 20 yr old boat I suspect you will have to wet sand to really get the shine back. Start with something In the 1000 range and try if your apprehensive.
On the last boat I restored, it was an 89 Correct Craft with heavy oxidization off red gel. I went something like 400, 500, 600, 800, 1000, 1200 cutting compound, polish. It looked brand new when I was done.
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