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slaedlein
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Initially Posted - 03/11/2007 :  18:35:41  Show Profile
I have a fair amount of oxidation on my 250. I used 3M's polishing compound. the shine came back, but now the white bottom has a slight tan tint, similar to the color of the compound. Any suggestions for restoring the white?
Scott
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1997 WB
Hull# 250
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Renzo
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Response Posted - 03/12/2007 :  08:17:37  Show Profile
My guess is that you didn't completely strip the old wax off before you used the pollishing compound. (I did this once myself) Try using a commercial floor wax remover or ammonia diluted 50/50 with water.I prefer to aply the solution to the hull with a sponge mop because it keeps my nose away from the fumes and the liquid doesn't run down my arm; but use a mop with a plastic head so as not to scratch the hull. Rinse with plenty of water before the stripper drys. This should do the job.
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glivs
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Response Posted - 03/12/2007 :  20:58:17  Show Profile
Scott,
Don't know about the C250's but the topsides of my C25 are not white, but a very light buff or offwhite which only became apparent after I compounded it. Oxidation tends to make such gelcoat appear white. As you can learn from the archives, this difference is important when you are attempting to match the gelcoat color when repairing minor dings. Good luck.
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