Stripes suffer first..
My Gulf 32 has a dark green gelcoat stripe and this oxidized (and became porous MUCH faster than the white gelcoat, that, of course absorbs much less UV. ANother problem is that oxidation is not just on the surface- it's like rust on metal and penetrates down into "pores" (actually formed by oxidation). THis means that on a dark color, especially dark blue or black (the black stripes on McGregors are notorious for this) there is a grey cast or lightening of the color that cannot be safely removed by abrasives (too deep). The problem with abrasive compounding, ESPECIALLY on the stripes is that the stripe gelcoat is usually much thinner than the main gelcoat (latter is about 16th of inch thick). This means that it is easy to rub through to where the white underneath shows, especially on edges and corners. If this has happenened, regelcoating or carefeul painting (ideally with two part LPU) is required. If the stripe has not bee rubbed through it can easily be saved by our system. Use Sea Glow on the blue color. Just apply with paper towel and allow to soak. Lightly scruff (if necessary) then use the Sea glow just like a skin lotion (more on paper towel) to "draw up" the oxidation into the towel- you will see if being transferred to the towel. Keep going until little or no color transfer occurs. You have now completely ee-oxidized the stripe. You will also notice great vibrancy in the blue color due to the fluorescent additives in the product. Oxidation will be very slow to re0occur due to the anti-oxidatn/free radical scavenger preservatives. Use the rest of the Sea glow on your lifelines, fenders dingy etc etc. You do need to seal the surface. to preserve the finish. Regular wax does not hold up well, Howeer, sealing the porous surface with a little Silkenseal and then applying our Simply Brilliant SUperwax will restore like new. Just touch up the shine every few months with a little more sealant. All this could be done in about an hour from the rail of the boat and/or from the dock. I am going to try to attach pictures. Hope this is of some help- mch easier to do than to describe! Thanks Jim Willis
