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  1. F

    Scratched gelcoat: compound, repair or re-gelcoat?

    I had my previously white 1983 sailboat gelcoated blue in 2020 by a hardworking local guy mostly known for fiberglass repair. He prepped the crap out of it but something obviously didn’t go right. After 2 yrs of usual dock bumps etc, it now it looks like this. A lot of the scratches go through...
  2. Msweetnam

    Oxidation Remover - is this stuff worth it? Is it just cutting compound or polish?

    I'm curious about Oxidation Remover. If there's something out there to help with Oxidation I'm all for it, but i have a cabinet full of pastes, waxes, compounds and polishes and I'm really not interested in getting another one if there isn't a good reason. What are your opinions/experiences...
  3. Plymouth Sailor

    Buffing Oil Based EnamelBoat Paint

    Recently a member here suggested I "buff-out" my boat paint to perfection. I thought one could only buff gelcoat. I have a buffer, does anyone know what type of polish/wax I would use to get the perfect smooth surface without ruining the paint?
  4. Plymouth Sailor

    Failed Paint Job Survey

    Taking a survey of those who may have had the same issue as I. Painted with oil based enamel, rolled then tipped and left substantial brush strokes even after thinning. Tried to roll over it now I have a combination of orange peel and brush strokes (painted 3/30/19). Choices: 1. Sand down with...
  5. J

    Hull Cleaner Polish

    Thinking of using a electric floor buffing unit, one of the new generation lite weight with 300 RPM motor. Any thoughts, ideas?
  6. jssailem

    Grounding Dockside AC powered pump for Diesel Fuel polishing

    Have 150 gallons of fuel in two tanks that I believe has the pox of diesel fuel critters. Age of fuel is unknown, likely more than 2 years. So filtering the critters is planned. Knowing this is a first time event for me I've been researching ideas. Have located a pump and filter system...