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chawk610 Addict
Joined: 06 Jul 2010 Posts: 668 City: Fort Worth
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Posted: Aug 04, 2010 11:49 am Post subject: buffing boat |
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Hey guys... this winter I am wanting to replace the Mastercraft decals on my '83 stars and stripes. What do you use to make the gel coat shine??? I read that wax doesn't last. Is there something out there that might last a season? |
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FlyZone CR Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 25 May 2008 Posts: 1089 City: Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica
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chawk610 Addict
Joined: 06 Jul 2010 Posts: 668 City: Fort Worth
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Posted: Aug 04, 2010 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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really... I read somewhere that wax doesn't last that long... was hoping for something better. _________________ '08 Mobius LS |
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kartman Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 29 Oct 2008 Posts: 1542 City: meridian, Idaho
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Posted: Aug 04, 2010 1:30 pm Post subject: |
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wetsand with 600 grit paper, use a good multi speed buffer, and a 3 stage pad system with liquid ice wax and buffing compound. it will look like new if you take your time and do it right. _________________ trying to find a $5-7K usable saltare if anyone knows of one. |
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chawk610 Addict
Joined: 06 Jul 2010 Posts: 668 City: Fort Worth
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Posted: Aug 05, 2010 3:13 am Post subject: |
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wow... sounds like a winter project!!! I will think on it.. I have been told that doing all this could amplify the scratches and such _________________ '08 Mobius LS |
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kartman Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 29 Oct 2008 Posts: 1542 City: meridian, Idaho
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Posted: Aug 05, 2010 5:30 am Post subject: |
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when you do it, get some gel cote repair and fix the scratches first. then it wont be a problem and it will look like new. _________________ trying to find a $5-7K usable saltare if anyone knows of one. |
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Okie Boarder Ladies Man
Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 10056 City: Edmond
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Posted: Aug 05, 2010 7:46 am Post subject: |
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You're definitely going to want to start out with wetsanding and progress through buffing and finish with wax. There are several schools of thought on methods and products to use. Once you go through the process the gelcoat will look like new and then you will need to maintain it with wax from there. Depending on how much it is on the water and/ or out in the sun will determine how often you will want to put on a new coat of wax. The key to this process is to take your time, do it right and make sure you use high quality products. _________________ If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular? |
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chawk610 Addict
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Posted: Aug 05, 2010 9:14 am Post subject: |
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thanks yall _________________ '08 Mobius LS |
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