Shining a Boat

[IFish]

Hey guys, My 89 venture tourney pro edition has started to oxide at an alarming rate. does anyone have any ideas to polish it back up without spending a fortune I don't have? I would appreciate any help. This boat is great and I would like to keep it looking that way.

 

[Andrew]

http://protecproducts.com/

Get the kit which includes pretty much everything but also get the Nu-Paint Moisturizer which doesn't come in the kit for the oxidation. Really good stuff at a good price.

 

[basscat1]

Contact me if you have any questions. www.protecproducts.com

 

[Nitro66]

I have always had good luck with 3M products. Go to Academy, they have a polish for oxidized boats in 3M. That and a little elbow grease is where I would start.

 

[basscat1]

3M has excellent products but their oxidation remover does not restore the oils back into your gel coat. Pro Tec Products Nu Paint Moisturizer does that. Along with the Sealant Polish you'll keep the finish on your boat maintained the way you like it.

 

[Nitro66]

basscat1, If your finish is not oxidized yet, what product of pro tec would you suggest to polish and seal to keep it looking that way?

 

[basscat1]

Pro Tec Sealant Polish. If you go to our web site there is a short video that gives a little info about our products. The video is a little dated but it gives a good idea. Feel free to call me if you have any questions. Thanks. www.protecproducts.com

 

[back_water]

I have used Vaseline to restore my original gel coat on my boat to bring the paint back to a better brightness.

 

[porthos33]

So is this just as good as wet sanding and buffing?

 

[south599]

Something cheap and simple i have done is use the armor all wipes to restore oils and then quickly follow with a wax to seal it in. Lasted a couple months.

 

[basscat1]

Nothing Replaces wet sanding and oxidation remover followed by a sealant. By using quick fixes it just prolongs the inevitable of doing it correctly or living with what you have. JMHO

 

[ebeagles]

Go with Protech and you won't be sorry. I bought their products a couple of years ago and the gentleman was great talking me through the process over the phone. Simply follow the instructions and you'll have your Venture looking as good as the day you got it. Only one word of caution....he told me the boat would be super slick once I finished. He was correct, following a rainy fishing trip I was in my garage opening the lids so the boat could air out and I had Crocs and they were wet from the carpet in the boat; I accidentally stepped on the back corner of my boat to raise a lid and slipped and fell out of my own boat, in my own garage. Result, broken wrist and surgically placed screws to fix my wrist. Other than that, great, great product. Best of luck restoring the shine.

 

[BASS7]

I just got another 17 Bullet. Black w/ silver & gold flake.
It's pretty faded right now but the gelcoat could use some help
on the deck cap. I rubbed and waxed and it helped some but not enough.
I took a few before pictures and I'll take a few more during the buffing
tomorrow if anyone is interested. I think it will be $60 well spent.

 

[BASS7]

Double post.

 

[BASS7]

I got some pictures of my Bullets today. Both are '85 17v and he finish was dull on both.
The Black one was worse as it was covered with what looked like dried pollen. It was hard
to get off. The silver flake looked gold.
No wet sanding yet just the buffer on 30 year old gelcoat.
It didn't turn out too bad but I'm not finished yet.

 

[Carl Guffey]

<font face="georgia,palatino" size="3">Nothing beats a little elbow grease. GO by an inexpensive buffer and some compound, coat after coat until you go through the entire can. Then use Bass Boat Saver. Several coats to start, then every time you come out of the water spray and wipe the entire boat down. Hull, seats, trim, and motor. You will never have to wax again and it will keep that showroon appearance.</font></p>

<font face="Georgia" size="3">My Norriscraft was nasty, not anymore. Not to bad for a 18 year old boat that everybody swore was brown.</font></p>

 

[porthos33]

Thanks for posting this. It's always good to see how stuff works.

 

[BASS7]

Looks like Carl did a great job on his boat.
I'm only half done on the Black boat.
So far, I've rubbed three coats of different grit
compounds. But, I'm almost ready to buff and wax.
It's hard work but worth it.

 

[Carl Guffey]

BASS7 - 1/6/2016 7:18 PMLooks like Carl did a great job on his boat. I'm only half done on the Black boat. So far, I've rubbed three coats of different gritcompounds. But, I'm almost ready to buff and wax. It's hard work but worth it.

 

[Carl Guffey]

<font face="georgia,palatino" size="3">I tried to post from my phone and it didn't come through. There is no need to wax your boat anymore. Once it is compounded to the place you want it. Bass Boat Saver is the only simple way to go. Just Spray and wipeyour boatdown everytime it comes out of the water. Takes about 15 minutes for a twenty footer. The boat will have a showroom shine from now on. Just a simple spray and wipe, couldn't be easier.</font>