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ElHokie :
I cleaned the boat which removed a bit of the chalk which I believe was from the original gelcoat/paint. Not sure how to tel the difference. I then used a rubbing compound, Turtlewax I believe, and this removed more of it, helped to remove some of the stains and black marks found. I then used a polish to futher prep the boat and then a cleaner wax followed by a quality Carnauba wax from Meguire’s.
It stopped the issue of the chalk like paint rubbing off when touching the boat but I did not get a good glass like shine like I was hoping. I like the results and it may need additional coats but if I was to do it over I would look for a marine grade sealant/wax as I used an auto product.
Since it was at the chalk stage a good sealant after the compound/polish stage in my opinion would be needed to give it that wet look. Next year if I do not get it painted I will look for a product to help with this.
Do get yourself an electric/air buffer as this helped greatly given the amount of surface area present. .
Good Luck
Well Im found some Mahogany at the local wood outlet, Woodcraft. Stained , sealed and looks good. I like the wood look against the white gelcoat. I may be thinking of adding additional wood trim. Has anyone done this to their boat?
Hello : I see you have used the Magic Eraser to clean your sails, I was wondering about this. It may be fine but it is an abrasive and I would think that is not what you want to be doing to your sails on a regular basis. As for it only being made of melemine this is not quite true. There are chemicals included that P&G does not list and would have you call to obtain them.
This from a website:
“So what are those other compounds? Melamine foam is made of formaldehyde-melamine-sodium bisulfite copolymers. We know, that’s a lot of big (and kind of scary) words. But those ingredients form the foam sponge, and at the microscopic level”Again this does not mention the chemicals found in the sponge. I can attest that there is more than just melemine as I once purchased knockoff magic erasers and they were virtually useless at removing any stain or marks. Just a heads up.
Hello: Depending on the condition of your hull coating you might use rubbing compound to buff this area out then wax it again. I and in the process of compounding my boat due to chalking when I purchased it and the compound along with a buffer has removed the old number shadowing on my boat. I wish I only had to do the area where the numbers are…. : (
I am in the same predicament with a newly purchased boat, mine a 1985, FS 4076. Mine was oxidized and I am in the process of using compond to remove this, then using a cleaning polish and following up with a quality wax which I may do 2 coats. I bought an inexpensive buffer to help as there is a lot of surface area to cover. I did a small section and it appears to look pretty decent. Prior to this every time you touched the boat you would come away with a chalk coating on your hand.
My question is I will likely want to paint /gel coat the boat next year. Are there any thoughts on which I should do? Reasons for attempting either? I will likely being the work myself unless I find a competent place to do it reasonably priced.
Hello: Older post but a common issue I believe. I have found rot in the stancion on my newly purchased Scot. I was thinking of repairing it with bondo and or fiberglassing it to give it some added protection. has anyone done this? I am thinking the replacement will be a lot of extra work. May consider it in the future but may try to get the boat in the water this year.
I am considering replacing my centerboard trrunk cap. My main sheet swivel was loose and after removing the cap have found deterioration that will need to be fixed. I thought of using wood as I have seen it used in a number of pictures. Any thoughts about keeping the original gel coat cap or replacing it with wood ?
