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Old 03-25-2015, 10:59 PM   #1
keitht2015
 
Status: Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 4
Smile Newbie Here - Quick Q

Hey everyone - Keith from Long Island, NY here. Good to be a part of the group.

My question - I have a 2005 Robalo R225. The hull is a colored - light blue. Gel coat is in decent condition - no real signs of oxidation or discoloration. Last year I used a very light marine compound and that seemed to do just fine. But I'm a junkie - i want shine, i want protection - despite its smaller size, i want this boat to turn heads.

So - given that I don't have any heavy oxidation, should I still hit the hull with the heavy cut compound? I'm thinking it wouldn't hurt, and would take off years of light neglect and any blemishes. But maybe since it's "heavy" cut, it would be overkill and i could hurt the gel coat? Should I consider just the gel coat restorer? I get the polish and wax part - fine with that. Just trying to determine my first step to really bring out the color.

And any reccos on what pads to use, that would help (already own the porter cable variable speed tool).

Thanks!

Keith
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