oxidized finish

[Dave M]

just bought a 88 24' sorrento, has heavy oxidation, looking for recomendations on a fiberglass restoring system

 

[wish2fish]

welcome,
did you do a search. there have be a few topics on reviving the older finish.

Be sure to put your boat info in your signature. It helps people answer your questions.

 

[boatmailster]

just bought a 88 24' sorrento, has heavy oxidation, looking for recomendations on a fiberglass restoring system

no such thing

you have two options;
repaint the boat
or wet-sand and polish whole boat (good winter project)

 

[boatdoc100]

The best way to do this inexpensivly is to use the "Yacht Brite" system. These chemicals and polishes are state of the art. They do a wonderful job at rubbing out, cleaning and polishing on a co-polymer basis. No heavy waxes to build up and turn yellow over time. I reccomend everyone try these products, you really will like them. They recommended by Sea Ray as well. Use the Rubbing compund, on heavy oxidation. Then the Buff Magic and for a Killer gloss and protectant use the Pro Polish. Many people use just the Buff Magic and Pro Polish and still others use just the Buff Majic. Purchase this stuff at the best price at www.marinediscounters.com

Brad
www.marinediscounters.com

 

[Dave S]

Hello Dave

Based on the age of your boat and your description of the finish, you are probably at a point where you need to wet sand the boat. I have found this article to be a very good "how to" explanation of how to go thru this process. http://www.motorboating.com/motorboat/features/article/0,12696,1123543,00.html


Dave

 

[wish2fish]

no such thing

you have two options;
repaint the boat
or wet-sand and polish whole boat (good winter project)

I assumed he meant a "process" but you may be right.

How many "Dave X" are there on this site?

 

[Gunn]

Use the Rubbing compund, on heavy oxidation. Then the Buff Magic and for a Killer gloss and protectant use the Pro Polish. Many people use just the Buff Magic and Pro Polish and still others use just the Buff Majic. Purchase this stuff at the best price at www.marinediscounters.com

Brad, didn't see the rubbing compound on your website? Sounds like good stuff...

 

[jacktm]

I used Vertglas Gel Coat Restoration System on and old boat of mine. Very easy to use and the results weren't bad.

Jack

 

[wish2fish]

I used Vertglas Gel Coat Restoration System on and old boat of mine. Very easy to use and the results weren't bad.

Jack

my buddy used Vertglass and he was happy. I'm a perfectionist and I would not have been happy. I think I would try the wet sanding, polishing, waxing route first.

 

[boatdoc100]

I havn't put it up yet, I will this weekend
Brad

 

[Pirate]

Perfect. We'll all be looking for it.