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Gel-Coat Oxidation Removal on 13" Boston Whaler
Gel-Coat Oxidation Removal on 13" Boston Whaler
The center console as well as the rest of the topside smooth gel-coat surfaces have oxidized and turned chalky. Here's a two-step approach to remove the oxidation and restore a smooth, glossy surface that will resist deterioration better than a rough surface as well as restore the show room new look to our boat. http://www.marine31online.com/galler...onsole_001.jpg First I removed the speakers and the speaker grills so I wouldn't have to worry about running my buffing pad into the plastic or getting splatter into the grill holes. http://www.marine31online.com/galler...onsole_002.jpg Next I placed a towel behind the speaker hole openings to prevent any splatter from getting inside the console and the wiring tucked inside of it. http://www.marine31online.com/galler...onsole_003.jpg Next I taped off any other components and then placed a tape-line down the center to show the before and after difference. http://www.marine31online.com/galler...onsole_004.jpg If you look at the top of the ship shape decal where the tape line is you can see a portion is glossy from the overhead light shining down but the gel-coat finish is chalky white with zero gloss. http://www.marine31online.com/galler...onsole_005.jpg The gel-coat is oxidized but not bad enough for an aggressive compound so I'm using a medium cut polish... http://www.marine31online.com/galler...onsole_006.jpg Note the extension attached to the spindle of the rotary buffer to move the backing plate away from the body of the buffer, this enables me to get into tight areas better... http://www.marine31online.com/galler...onsole_007.jpg http://www.marine31online.com/galler...onsole_008.jpg You can see the oxidation is removed and the gloss is starting to amp-up... http://www.marine31online.com/galler...onsole_009.jpg After removing the oxidation I then switch over to a all-in-one cleaner/wax and switch my rotary buffer over to a foam pad... http://www.marine31online.com/galler...onsole_010.jpg Since the foam is a lot more gentle than the wool cutting pad I'm able to buff over the decals without burning them off... http://www.marine31online.com/galler...onsole_012.jpg http://www.marine31online.com/galler...onsole_013.jpg http://www.marine31online.com/galler...onsole_014.jpg http://www.marine31online.com/galler...onsole_015.jpg http://www.marine31online.com/galler...onsole_016.jpg http://www.marine31online.com/galler...onsole_017.jpg http://www.marine31online.com/galler...onsole_018.jpg Now lets remove the tape and check out the results... http://www.marine31online.com/galler...onsole_019.jpg Oxidation is removed, gloss is restored and the gel-coat surface is now protected... http://www.marine31online.com/galler...onsole_020.jpg Here you can now easily see the overhead florescent lights reflecting off the console... http://www.marine31online.com/galler...onsole_021.jpg On the other side of the tape-line the gel-coat is still dull and chalky looking... http://www.marine31online.com/galler...onsole_022.jpg Now John only has the other half to buff out... :D http://www.marine31online.com/galler...onsole_023.jpg Looks like brand new... http://www.marine31online.com/galler...onsole_024.jpg http://www.marine31online.com/galler...onsole_025.jpg Crank up the stereo! http://www.marine31online.com/galler...onsole_026.jpg On Marine31.com Marine 31 Gel Coat Gloss & Color Restorer Marine 31 All-In-One Gel Coat Polish & Wax Cyclo 4 Inch Hook and Loop Wool Pads Flex PE14 Rotary Polisher 4" Lake Country Backing Plate Rotary Backing Plate Extension :) |
Re: Gel-Coat Oxidation Removal on 13" Boston Whaler
wow, that brought back the shine and gloss very well. the 50/50 is pretty dramatic with just two steps.
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http://www.marine31online.com/galler...onsole_022.jpg
Excellent work Mike! :eek: I'd also like to mention that all Marine 31 polishes can be used in direct sunlight. :D |
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It doesn't look like this boat has been buffed in a while sometimes I see that as an indicator that after I buff it out it's not necessarily going to all of a sudden start getting more or regular maintenance so I wanted to do a good job but keep my steps to a minimum.
I'll probably buff out the other half of the console tomorrow and then see what I can do for the T-Top. :) |
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What is item is the yellow foam pad used with the all in one ?
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That was a 4" CCS Yellow Foam Cutting pad. :) |
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