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Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
On 20 Jun 2006 12:20:48 -0700, "supsand"
wrote:


Any opinions welcome.


Based on your explanation, and the fact that the boat was outside for
a while, it's probably nothing more than dirt and grime you are
removing. Any boat sitting for a while will oxidize a little - all you
are doing is removing the crap to get to the gelcoat. In particular
with a black hull.

Get a good wash agent, nothing more than that - no wash and wax, then
use a good paste wax and things will be fine.

Or have it detailed.


You can even call me a dummy cause I sure feel like one!!!


Never say that in this newsgroup - it will come back to haunt you. :)

Geee Shortwave we are all experts here :-) Now lets fight about the wax
to use hehehe.. Try Zymol - just work on the effected area and don't
leave it on to long. Or it gets hard to get off.

Good luck - I am sure no harm was done as well..

Capt Jack R..

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Gene Kearns wrote:
On 21 Jun 2006 10:49:00 -0700, supsand penned the following well
considered thoughts to the readers of rec.boats:


My first mistake was getting advice from the clerk at West Marine
(young enough to be my kid). Now I'm trying here because it does seem
there are many knowledgable folks on the subject. First-hand experience
is usually some of the best. Believe me I won't do anything more until
I fully understand the process.

Ok.... let's cut to the chase.

As willing as ALL of us are to give you the best advice possible, we'd
be lying if we told you we know exactly what to do. Best advice, I
think, at this point, is to call a local person/company that does boat
detailing and cry, "help."

Have them advise you on how to repair AND maintain the boat. You are
concerned.... and you need help. A local set of eyes and expertise in
gel coat maintenance/repair will be invaluable.

It might be a REALLY cheap service call for the benefits that you
receive.....

Gene,
Excellent advice.

--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!

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"supsand" wrote in message
oups.com...
Thanks to everyone for trying to help. I probably made it sound worse
than it is but you can tell close up that the finish is dull with small
scratches and not jet black shiny like the rest of the boat.

I'll get local advice. I probably just used the wrong wax. Without
getting into a best wax debate are the ones mentioned (Zynol, Poliglow,
Collinite) easy to find -- like at a local West Marine -- or through
the internet?


I've used Poliglow with good results. And, you should be able to pick it up
at West Marine for under $1200.00 per container. :-)

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JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
"supsand" wrote in message
oups.com...
Thanks to everyone for trying to help. I probably made it sound worse
than it is but you can tell close up that the finish is dull with small
scratches and not jet black shiny like the rest of the boat.

I'll get local advice. I probably just used the wrong wax. Without
getting into a best wax debate are the ones mentioned (Zynol, Poliglow,
Collinite) easy to find -- like at a local West Marine -- or through
the internet?


I've used Poliglow with good results. And, you should be able to pick it up
at West Marine for under $1200.00 per container. :-)

For twelve hundred dollars it better come with 2 scantily clad young
men who will do the work while I drink margaritas and watch!! :-)

P.S. I'm a girl so don't think I'm gay ..... not that there's anything
wrong with that! :-)

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"supsand" wrote in message
oups.com...

JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
"supsand" wrote in message
oups.com...
Thanks to everyone for trying to help. I probably made it sound worse
than it is but you can tell close up that the finish is dull with small
scratches and not jet black shiny like the rest of the boat.

I'll get local advice. I probably just used the wrong wax. Without
getting into a best wax debate are the ones mentioned (Zynol, Poliglow,
Collinite) easy to find -- like at a local West Marine -- or through
the internet?


I've used Poliglow with good results. And, you should be able to pick it
up
at West Marine for under $1200.00 per container. :-)

For twelve hundred dollars it better come with 2 scantily clad young
men who will do the work while I drink margaritas and watch!! :-)

P.S. I'm a girl so don't think I'm gay ..... not that there's anything
wrong with that! :-)


As you'll soon notice, everything at boat stores is 800 times more expensive
than other sources. That's why boats are known as holes in the water, into
which you pour money.

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As you'll soon notice, everything at boat stores is 800 times more expensive
than other sources. That's why boats are known as holes in the water, into
which you pour money.

So that wasn't a typo????????? I thought you were joking.

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"supsand" wrote in message
oups.com...

As you'll soon notice, everything at boat stores is 800 times more
expensive
than other sources. That's why boats are known as holes in the water,
into
which you pour money.

So that wasn't a typo????????? I thought you were joking.


Well....not a typo, but somewhat of an exaggeration. It's probably a LOT
more than an equivalent size container of wax at an auto supply store.