How to bring back the shine.

[Markedinger]

Hello everyone,

First time boat owner here that just got a 1977 16.5 Bonita split widshield bowrider. The boat has been kept exceptionally well, there are no cracks in the gel coat; however it is very very faded. I have read many post on how to bring back the color it is a beautiful red/maroon but very faded. I just had the seats redone and would like the outside to match the inside. I have read wet sanding and even stuff about polishes and compounds. I need the best way but also the most foolproof way. I am handy but sometimes I get lazy and make mistakes. I want it to look nice but I need the best way to do it.

 

[airdvr1227]

Re: How to bring back the shine.

You'll need a buffer and some compound to bring back the shine. Hard work but the results are amazing. Or, you can find a company locally to do the work for you.

 

[Markedinger]

Re: How to bring back the shine.

Yeah I have read that buffing it is the way but there are so many different types and combination a lot of which are not cheap do you have a suggestion??

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: How to bring back the shine.

This will get the job done... Harbor Freight $40 bucks.
First wash it well with Tri Sodium Phosphate from Lowe's

 

[Markedinger]

Re: How to bring back the shine.

Thanks that is the type of reply I was looking for something straight forward.

 

[Decker83]

Re: How to bring back the shine.

The Surhold brand Buff Magic and the Pro Polish is another good product.. 3m also has 3m marine professional gelcoat finishing sytem..

Use the same buffer as WOG stated above.. Looking on youtube all of the mentioned product or great..