Frank,
Where do you have your boat? My previous boat (Southcoast 23) was in
Lake Lewisville at Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club. That was a long time
ago (before Lake Ray Roberts). We lived in the Colony.
Neil Schiller
1970 Redwing 35, Hull #7
(C&C 35, Mark I)
White Lake, Michigan
WLYC
On 7/21/2016 2:36 PM, Franklin Schenk via CnC-List wrote:
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 take all 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 with a high speed
polisher with wool pads, 3M Finesse-it compound or Meguire's fine
compound. And finish with 3 coats of Meguire's Carnauba wax. That's
how the pros that charge you $1,200 bucks do it. It was a lot of work
but the 25 year old boat looked better than new.
See picture: https://www.flickr.com/photos/133565480@N04/26529592414/
<https://www.flickr.com/photos/133565480@N04/26529592414>
On It's been 3 years and very little wax, just a light coat at the
dock once a year or so and it still looks great. The key here is that
the super shine is not artificially created by the wax, the gelcoat
itself is just that smooth. Nothing sticks to it. Zebra stripes are a
spritz of Starbrite cleaner and light wipe away, scuffs disappear with
a touch of cleaner wax.
You don't' have to spend a fortune on the polisher either. I got the
one shown on the link for 49 bucks it has slow start and digital speed
control which is more just a gadget, you can control the speed in a
very fine way and it keeps constant RPM. I figured if it lasts long
enough to do the boat it paid for itself compared to paying somebody
to do it. I'm sure it's still good for several boats. If you can get
someone to show you how to use it that's even better. If I 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 action polisher 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 buff the 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 to polish it
with something to bring back the original color. Many years ago I
could buy a car polish that would do the job. I assume that there are
new products available today. Any suggestions?
Frank
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