Well my fiberglass hull is currently a dull green and didn't come back to
shine by using a cleaning/bring back shine compound. So, given that it's
from the 70's I'd think it was likely due for a coat of something. Whether
a clear coat, or whatever. I do know that when it gets wet then it darkens
and almost looks newer. Likewise, when a drop of resin dripped at the back
on it, that made it look nicer...

If the just get a cheap version from C-tire would that do? Colour doesn't
even matter to me.. a clearcoat would work best.

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Once every season. This is also based on your wallet.

If you use a cheap paint, it only lasts a year. If you use
a good multiseasonal ablative paint, it can last you longer.

That's why some of the paints are 50.00 and some are 160.00 (or more)
per gal.

Only thing I can recommend to you is that if the boat never had paint
on it b4, seal the hull with a good sealer and then paint on a
nice ablative paint. Epoxy paints are OK, but need to be sand blasted
as the years go on. Ablative ones wear themselves away as time goes on
and
let the owner know when its time to paint again.