Fiberglass 265 Express

Bob Meola

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Had to have some fiberglass work done on topside of boat. Guy did a great job with glassing looks brand new, Problem now is that hull looks so dull. How can I bring up to get to to match? I do wax every year .
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max366

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I've been restoring 13ft Whalers and most have heavy to medium oxidation. I've tried many approaches on the Whalers and on my 265 and the best method I've found is with a 7" rotary buffer (not dual action), a Lake County wool cutting pad and 3M Restorer and Wax. Brings the shine and color back amazingly well. If it's really oxidized, use a DA sander with 240 followed by 400/800/1000/2000 grits and then use the buffer with the 3M product. It will look like new. Don't use too much pressure; let the product or sanding grit do the work. You should wash the area to be refinished with acetone to remove residual wax before buffing. Good luck
 

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You can try Collinite Cleaner #920 before waxing. I clean the hull every year with it prior to waxing both with a machine buffer. If the gelcoat has a lot of oxidation try a more aggressive compound. I used Dupont #7 cut 50/50 with water in the past and it takes the oxidation away.