Paint and such on 26X

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Jul 1, 2018
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Macgregor 26x Lake Dillon, CO
For the faded and discolored paint on my 1996 26X, I am wondering what to do to revive her fresh young look.

I've already upgraded what I can inside and with new sails, seating, etc, so wanting to spruce up the outside now, as well. Any advice on paint for around the deck windows or cleaning/painting her hull before she is put back in the water this summer? (fresh water only, trailer stored in fall/winter/spring) I would love to paint the hull, but seem to recall reading this would be a bad idea on a MacGregor.

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Jan 19, 2010
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Hobie 16 & Rhodes 22 Skeeter Charleston
Have you tried a cutting compound followed by wet sanding with 400+ and then polish and wax. I think there is a nice write up of theprocess on @Maine Sail 's site.
 

Joe

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Jun 1, 2004
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Catalina 27 Mission Bay, San Diego
Gel coat can be restored pretty easily. Many products out there. I would try that before painting... that's major.
Plenty info on YT.