Gelcoat restoration

Michael T · 2016 15

Ras, nice work - got any pictures? I really like the Meguiars products. been using them on black hulls and colored hulls for 15 years. The big trick is to stay on top of it!

raybo3 · 2016 16

Looks great now to keep it looking like that........

DanD2 · 2016 16

rinker342cr said:

guys i went ahead and purchased that poli glow stuff.... o man went in the trash after 2 mins... blue liquid is just concentrated degreaser that stains white gel coat and the poly glow crap seems to some sort of VARNISH as instructions say this is probly for people with no experience in paint restoration or something......

Just because you don't know how to use it does not mean it is crap. It is not made for every application. I used it on my boat and all summer long I kept getting compliments on how shiny my boat was.

frenchship · 2016 16

Dan,
I agreed with you many people's that I know use this product successful.

rasbury · 2016 17

@Michael T Here is a picture I took, should have taken a before...

Michael T · 2016 18

Ras, that's AMAZING! Geez, it looks better than factory! You've gotta be proud of that!

rasbury · 2016 18

Well, I would be if it still looked that good!

Wildboating · 2016 22

Rinker342cr, Do you mind sharing where you sourced your wrap from? That price seems better than what i am seeing.

craigswardmtb · 2016 23

I just got a quote for 2k for wrapping my boat, 360. After lots of research I'm likely going for it. I looked into painting but everywhere around here is at least $300 a foot and timing is not ideal. I get good results with compounding but it chalks back up quicker every year (blue hull). I may have a nice Dewalt buffer for sale in the spring...

Handymans342 · 2016 13

Got my blue looking good for a change

frenchship · 2016 13

Handy,
there is a lot of blue on the buffer pad is it from the gelcoat or the compound that you use?

Handymans342 · 2016 13

Gelcoat

frenchship · 2016 13

Is that even after you got it done professionally... Do not forget that there is a limit to that gelcoat thickness. How aggressive is your compound.

Handymans342 · 2016 13

Gee french. That was a whole side on that pad

Handymans342 · 2016 13

Hahaha

Handymans342 · 2016 13

According to MT Rinkers gelcoat is 1/4 inch thick

Michael T · 2016 13

@Steve, not quite a 1/4" but it is thicker than many and can take several healthy compoundings. IMO, what is on Steve's pad is fine for the area done. It doesn't take the removal of much oxidation to color the pad to that extent.

frenchship · 2016 13

I thought he had the gelcoat done professionally not long ago. Did it fade again? By the way the gelcoat thickness on my 300 2007 is about 1.45 mm (0.056 ") I took that measurement from a plug that was cutout when I had the bow thruster installed

Handymans342 · 2016 13

I did have it half a** done at a local marina. I am just finishing it

frenchship · 2016 13

Looks really good

Michael T · 2016 13

Hey Steve guess you are "handy"!

Handymans342 · 2016 13

Yes Michael but I will be in the hot tub tonight!!!

Michael T · 2016 13

Beat you to it. It's 85 here in Provo Today!

craigswardmtb · 2016 15

My wool pads look like that after doing a quarter of my boat using Presta Super Cut Compound. Looks good Handy. My blue hull is ready for you. You won't even break a sweat either as it was only -17F yesterday..

Handymans342 · 2016 15

I have one more side to do today. Thank god I have a lift.

Handymans342 · 2016 15

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Well I buffed every inch. I have no more shoulders left but it turned out ok.

craigswardmtb · 2016 15

Looks great. Did you polish yet?

Handymans342 · 2016 15

Yes and waxed

aero3113 · 2016 15

Looks great. How do you reach the bow?

Handymans342 · 2016 15

See aluminum plank in picture. I stretch across dock and raise or lower boat as needed

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