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Best gel coat oxidation remover

Posted on 6/16/20 at 8:10 am
Posted by Cracker
in a box
Member since Nov 2009
19253 posts
Posted on 6/16/20 at 8:10 am
What do you guys suggest I don’t know how oxidized it is first glass boat so I was looking at kits that have diff levels of removal. Just tell me where to start.
I have variable speed polisher been watching you tube videos. Nay suggestions will be helpful Thanks in advance
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
28611 posts
Posted on 6/16/20 at 8:15 am to
polishing compound and your polisher to start.

If that doesn't work go to wet sanding.
Posted by Cracker
in a box
Member since Nov 2009
19253 posts
Posted on 6/16/20 at 9:05 am to
Thanks
what grit wet sanding? 600 800 1000 ?
Then polish wax it?
Posted by reds on reds on reds
Member since Sep 2013
4947 posts
Posted on 6/16/20 at 9:13 am to
LINK

That shite works insanely well.
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
28611 posts
Posted on 6/16/20 at 9:32 am to
yup
Posted by Cracker
in a box
Member since Nov 2009
19253 posts
Posted on 6/16/20 at 10:28 am to
Bingo I’ll grab a bottle and give it a try.
Thanks
Posted by bamarep
Member since Nov 2013
52548 posts
Posted on 6/16/20 at 10:34 am to
Elbow grease.

I'm doing my fish an ski right now.

Wet sand with 800 till the residue is all milky white.

Then wet sand with 1200.

Then wet sand with 2000.

Then buff with rubbing compound.

Then wax.

It's a lot of work but with it if you take your time.
Posted by Mister Bigfish
Member since Oct 2018
1265 posts
Posted on 6/16/20 at 10:36 am to
Funny that you start this thread as I just finished an oxidation and gel coat project on my bay boat. The boat sat for a while and was heavily oxidized due to me being a dumb arse and not taking care of it properly but that’s another story. 3M makes a good product but I found a 3 stage heavy oxidation and gel restore kit by Meguiars Marine. Apparently it’s the same company as 3M bought Meguiars. 3M may be better however I can only speak to the product that I have used and it worked pretty good.

Here are some before and after pics











This post was edited on 6/16/20 at 10:39 am
Posted by Mister Bigfish
Member since Oct 2018
1265 posts
Posted on 6/16/20 at 10:37 am to
Oh and you will definitely need a buffer for this.
Posted by Redlos
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2005
1176 posts
Posted on 6/16/20 at 10:46 am to
I really like the Smoove products, I used a wool pad and Dewalt DWP849X. Came out great....

Used this video as reference Smoove
Posted by fishfighter
RIP
Member since Apr 2008
40026 posts
Posted on 6/16/20 at 11:53 am to
Harbor Freight sells a good sander/buffer along with good wool pads under $50.

3M compound/wax works great.
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