280 SeaRay
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In process of the full detail of the 280 and found a very effective product that really helps for boats stored outside. In the last detail with my 220 I used detailing clay after the wash and before polish or color restorer... I was happy with the results but the 220 was garage kept and never experienced the "fall out" seems to magically happen on boats stored outside. I had small black/gray dots that were very small (only see them with your eyes a inch or two from the gelcoat) as well as some "stuff" that you could not see but could feel. After a thourough wash the gel coat on the top sides was not perfectly smooth.... when felt with the palm of your hand. I used my detailing clay (Meguiars) and Final inspection as the lubricant and I was floored when I saw the amount fo stuff the clay pulled off the gel coat. This is a boat that is washed weekly with no exceptions.
I would consider claying the boat a must if you are stored outside. It is not a time concuming process but is very effective. Claying to remove all of the "junk" on the gel coat that washing does not remove will also help you to avoid getting that stuff (likely somewhat abrasive) gummed up on your polishing or washing pad as well. Your compound, polish, or cleaner wax will like remove some or most of this... but do you really want to be pressing those contaminents against your finish? :huh:
http://www.autodetailingsolutions.com/Clay Bars.htm
I would consider claying the boat a must if you are stored outside. It is not a time concuming process but is very effective. Claying to remove all of the "junk" on the gel coat that washing does not remove will also help you to avoid getting that stuff (likely somewhat abrasive) gummed up on your polishing or washing pad as well. Your compound, polish, or cleaner wax will like remove some or most of this... but do you really want to be pressing those contaminents against your finish? :huh:
http://www.autodetailingsolutions.com/Clay Bars.htm