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BroadHopper · 06-06-2009, 06:14 PM

I have tried all kinds of restorer wax. 3M, Cullinite, Mequirs et al. Some last 2 months and some last for the season. I always end up 'restoring' it again next year. Have a pro examine your boat. He will tell you if you need a good buffing, wet sanding or a repaint/gelcoat. Paint/gelcoat is very thin. You don't want to end up sanding it off.

I had a 20 year old Liberator that came out great using an orbital sander and rubbing compound. It was sored in doors in the winter and moored in a shady area. The current boat also 20 years old, was another story. It was stored outdoors and the slip was in a sunny area. It was heavily oxidized and wet sanding sanded the paint off. I have new paint and it looks great!

Give Diamond Shine a call. I value his opinion.

There is another way to cover a boat. It is like using a huge plastic material that covers the side of the boat. You can even had graphic to it. The company 'prints' the sheets on a printer. They have a five year warrantee on the product. It is a lot cheaper than paint.

http://www.racelinedigital.com/

06-06-2009, 06:14 PM	#11
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,586 Thanks: 3,228 Thanked 1,107 Times in 797 Posts	restorer wax I have tried all kinds of restorer wax. 3M, Cullinite, Mequirs et al. Some last 2 months and some last for the season. I always end up 'restoring' it again next year. Have a pro examine your boat. He will tell you if you need a good buffing, wet sanding or a repaint/gelcoat. Paint/gelcoat is very thin. You don't want to end up sanding it off. I had a 20 year old Liberator that came out great using an orbital sander and rubbing compound. It was sored in doors in the winter and moored in a shady area. The current boat also 20 years old, was another story. It was stored outdoors and the slip was in a sunny area. It was heavily oxidized and wet sanding sanded the paint off. I have new paint and it looks great! Give Diamond Shine a call. I value his opinion. There is another way to cover a boat. It is like using a huge plastic material that covers the side of the boat. You can even had graphic to it. The company 'prints' the sheets on a printer. They have a five year warrantee on the product. It is a lot cheaper than paint. http://www.racelinedigital.com/ __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.