Using SK and Polishing Product On Fiberglass Boat Trim

[slalom38]

I've got a ski boat with black hull trim around the top of the boat hull.  It has 10 years of water staining.  I intend to use the SK with correcting polish and an orange pad.  Then I'll finish it off with white pad/finishing polish.  Is this ok for gel coat?

[Nathan]

I asked the forum and customer support this week about it lol! It will be fine, I will be trying it out tomorrow and will tell you how it works!

[Nathan]

I did the boat yesterday and all purpose cleaner with some scrubbing helped. Then I did the wheel cleaner as an iron decontamination and it took a lot off in a few spots so I would definitely try this. I also finished everything and got the rest off with correcting polish, it did take about 1 1/2 hours though so buying a product just for removing water lines might not be a bad idea but for the time being correcting polish did the job, it just took a while.

[falcaineer]

 

[Nathan]

Here are the pictures. Info on what I used above.

[blcksilv08]

Nice work!!

[rkj4243]

​Looks GREAT Nathan!   

 

​Only a couple tips I could offer for the "next time" you may have to do this............. try the Heavy Compound first to cut and remove the waterline crud a little easier, then as a last step product, possibly use Liquid Paint Sealant, as it would protect the surface and help keep it easier to remove in the future.

 

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[Nathan]

​Looks GREAT Nathan!

 

​Only a couple tips I could offer for the "next time" you may have to do this............. try the Heavy Compound first to cut and remove the waterline crud a little easier, then as a last step product, possibly use Liquid Paint Sealant, as it would protect the surface and help keep it easier to remove in the future.

 

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Yeah I remembered that compounding existed after I had polished for 1 1/2 hours lol. But yeah for sure next time.

 

The owner wanted a wax because he was selling it, so I did a nice coat of buttery wax.

 

Nice work!!

Thanks! Got some from the inside if you want to see them. Edited May 1, 2017 by Nathan

[falcaineer]

That's what I'm talkin' about! Nice work.

[Rich]

I'm speechless! 

[blcksilv08]

Yeah I remembered that compounding existed after I had polished for 1 1/2 hours lol. But yeah for sure next time.

 

The owner wanted a wax because he was selling it, so I did a nice coat of buttery wax.

 

Thanks! Got some from the inside if you want to see them.

 

Let's see the inside as well. That can be just as much work.

[Nathan]

Thanks!

Here's the interior pics.

Edited May 2, 2017 by Nathan

[blcksilv08]

I've done several boats now and the interior always takes longer than you think.

[Nathan]

Got one more of the carpet.

 

I don't know why Adams doesn't sell drillbrush attachments because those with the carpet and upholstery cleaner takes out everything!

 

[falcaineer]

Those have got to be photo shopped and/or different boats. WOW! You definitely have a talent, Nathan.

 

I do have one conern, though...with how slick the boat now is, how's the owner gonna stop?!

[Nathan]

Those have got to be photo shopped and/or different boats. WOW! You definitely have a talent, Nathan.

I do have one conern, though...with how slick the boat now is, how's the owner gonna stop?!

Nope no photoshop!

 

Well that's up to him!

[falcaineer]

Nope no photoshop!

Well that's up to him!

[Draper]

Nice work!

 

The before/after pics of the hull are unbelievable.

[Southern Car Parts]

These are some really good pix and information. Thx.

 

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[Southern Car Parts]

Im going to give it a try.