Fiberglass "fading" question

[ccarver80]

I have a 2008 Sylvan viper 180 I'm looking to sell and this year I noticed some "fading" in the gelcoat... It's in random spots on the boat, if I apply water to it it goes back to its normal color, but when water dries out it's back to a faded color in those spots..... Father in law thinks it might be from the cover straps blowing in the wind (never thought about securing those better honestly) it doesn't look scratch if I rub on it with my finger it seems to kinda bring some life back into the color for a brief moment.

Should I just try waxing it up? Or should I try more of a compound agent to buff it some??

Ill try to upload some pics tonight

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[ccarver80]

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[Scott Danforth]

you have oxidation

I would fire up the buffer myself

then I would wax

 

[ccarver80]

you have oxidation

I would fire up the buffer myself

then I would wax

Do you think I can do it by hand in those few spots??

 

[Mad Props]

you can do a 50' yacht by hand if you want... but you might need shoulder surgery when you're done...

Personally, I would probably just go to harbor freight and buy a variable speed buffer for probably 35 bucks... you'll use it again someday

 

[ccarver80]

you can do a 50' yacht by hand if you want... but you might need shoulder surgery when you're done...

Personally, I would probably just go to harbor freight and buy a variable speed buffer for probably 35 bucks... you'll use it again someday

50' yacht I wish hahaha try a 18' deep v fishing boat lol

 

[Scott Danforth]

You want to buy this https://www.harborfreight.com/7-in-10-amp-heavy-duty-digital-variable-speed-polisher-62297.html

You want to use the 20% off coupon

Most of your heavy polishing will be done about 1700-1800 RPM, the final buffing will be done about 2100 RPM

You want to buy

For cutting https://www.harborfreight.com/8-in-compoundcutting-foam-pad-61530.html

for buffing https://www.harborfreight.com/7-1-2-half-inch-wool-buffing-pad-90451.html

you will also want to buy these
https://www.amazon.com/Finesse-Finishing-Material-81235-Capacity/dp/B00745QXR8

https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-M5032-Marine-Step-Cleaner/dp/B0000AY50X or its larger brother https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-M5001-Marine-Cleaner-gallon/dp/B000EZVXCK