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MARKMOON

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Mar 7, 2010
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Hunter 1985 GREENVILLE
Hey guy's
I just got a hunter 22 1985 model i was wanting to clean the boat up any ideas on how to take the dullness or chalky look off the deck?
 
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Steve Dion

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Dec 2, 1999
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Hunter Vision-36 Rio Vista, CA.
Try compounding the hull or look at products like Island Girl.

If these do not work, you can look at some of the acrylic finishes.
 
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MARKMOON

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Mar 7, 2010
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Hunter 1985 GREENVILLE
I was going to just wash it first and didnt know what was best to try some said bleach but that seems harsh
 
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Steve Dion

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Dec 2, 1999
15,184
Hunter Vision-36 Rio Vista, CA.
If the hull is covered with mold/mildew/algae a couple of cups of beach in the hot soapy water is a good idea.
 
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Clark

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Jun 30, 2004
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Hunter 280 Lake Guntersville, AL
The chalkiness is from the gelcoat breaking down in sunlight. The outer layer gets porous and dull and can get to the point your hands get white from just wiping the surface. Steve's suggestions are good. You'll have to wash it thoroughly then possibly compound/wax the 'normal' areas. Don't wax the non-skid! Island Girl products are good but pricey. Check these guys out too:

http://www.auroramarine.com/

I've read reports their products do OK too.
 
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MARKMOON

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Mar 7, 2010
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Hunter 1985 GREENVILLE
i think just a good cleaning first the boat was outside on a trailor but was covered the old owner took great care of her but waxing the sides is ok?
 
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Clark

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Jun 30, 2004
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Hunter 280 Lake Guntersville, AL
Sure, hull sides and other vertical surfaces

in the cockpit and cabin top is fine.
 
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MARKMOON

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Mar 7, 2010
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Hunter 1985 GREENVILLE
ok well i gave it a good cleaning the sides above the water line look like it needs to be buffed out and waxes what are your thoughts?
 
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