Thanks for the detailed response. It sounds like a lot of work so I will wait
until October when the temperature drops to a comfortable level. Just now it
is very hot in the DFW area. I did a few minor repairs on the boat this
morning and had to drink two bottles of water and one beer to get hydrated
again. BTW, I appreciate everyone's advice.
Frank
On Thursday, July 21, 2016 9:15 AM, Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
Hi Frank,
I tried several things and my best result was takeall oxidation with a high
speed polisher with wool pads / 3M super duty,wet sand it with 1500-2000 grit
paper and lots of water then buff witha high speed polisher with wool pads, 3M
Finesse-it compound or Meguire'sfine compound. And finish with 3 coats of
Meguire's Carnauba wax. That'show the pros that charge you $1,200 bucks do it.
It was a lot of work butthe 25 year old boat looked better than new.
See picture: https://www.flickr.com/photos/133565480@N04/26529592414/
On It's been 3 years and very little wax, just a lightcoat at the dock once a
year or so and it still looks great. The key hereis that the super shine is not
artificially created by the wax, the gelcoatitself is just that smooth.
Nothing sticks to it. Zebra stripes area spritz of Starbrite cleaner and light
wipe away, scuffs disappear witha touch of cleaner wax.
You don't' have to spend a fortune on the polishereither. I got the one shown
on the link for 49 bucks it has slow startand digital speed control which is
more just a gadget, you can controlthe speed in a very fine way and it keeps
constant RPM. I figured if itlasts long enough to do the boat it paid for
itself compared to payingsomebody to do it. I'm sure it's still good for
several boats. Ifyou can get someone to show you how to use it that's even
better. IfI lived closer I'd let you borrow it.
http://www.harborfreight.com/7-in-10-Amp-Heavy-Duty-Digital-Variable-Speed-Polisher-69696.html
I kind of went overboard and bought a dual actionpolisher as well for the
finishing buff and apply / buff the wax.I thought it was finer for that mirror
finish (Plus it's awesome to buffthe ports):
http://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/polishers/6-in-57-amp-heavy-duty-dual-action-variable-speed-polisher-69924.html
Good Luck,
-Francois Rivard
1990 34+ "Take Five"
Lake Lanier, GA
Jul 20, 2016, at 10:27 PM, Franklin Schenk via
CnC-List<cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>>wrote:
My friend has a C&C29 with a red hull. I would like topolish it with
something to bring back the original color. Many yearsago I could buy a car
polish that would do the job. I assume thatthere are new products available
today. Any suggestions?
Frank
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