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quilombo
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Initially Posted - 04/11/2008 : 16:03:32

whats good to clean up, and shine up if possible, dull topside gelcoat?
thanks

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JimB517
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Response Posted - 04/11/2008 : 17:45:40

To clean I used a green scrubby pad, soap and water, and liberal application of Softscrub with bleach. Then, I just used 3M Color Restorer, which worked great. I applied this with a scrub pad and buffed off with a white rag. Followed by 3M Hull Polish applied with a damp rag and buffed off.

Hull and topsides look like new (well almost).

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 04/11/2008 : 18:01:35

Language issue. I thought you painted your hull? Topsides refer to the area of the hull from the water line to the rubrail. I think you might be referring to the deck being dull? If that's the case, you have to be concerned with the non-skid characteristics.

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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 04/11/2008 : 20:39:57

I support the scotchbrite pad and color restorer approach, I have used it on previous boats with good results but I don't wax the deck. I'm thinking of trying a non-skid polish this year and hope it isn't slippery when wet.

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quilombo
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Response Posted - 04/11/2008 : 21:36:29

sorry I meant deck,

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newell
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Response Posted - 04/12/2008 : 08:46:00

Actually, you will not have to look far to see that "topsides" can also refer to the deck of a boat or items and positions above the deck. For example, a sailor below decks might indicate that he/she was going topsides. A more specific term to describe the portion of the boat between the waterline and the rub rail would be "freeboard"

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stampeder
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Response Posted - 04/13/2008 : 13:33:24

Freeboard is a measurement and Topsides is an area of a boat.
Free board is a measurement of the distance from the gunwhales of a boat, to the surface of the water.
The topsides are the visible outside of the hull. The outside face of the hull between the water and the deck. The top of the side of the boat.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 04/13/2008 : 13:50:53

free·board –noun

1. Nautical.

a. the distance between the level of the water and the upper surface of the freeboard deck amidships at the side of a hull: regulated by the agencies of various countries according to the construction of the hull, the type of cargo carried, the area of the world in which it sails, the type of water, and the season of the year. Compare load line.

b. (on a cargo vessel) the distance between the uppermost deck considered fully watertight and the official load line.

c. the portion of the side of a hull that is above the water. 

top·side [top-sahyd] –noun

1. the upper side.
2. Usually, topsides. Nautical. the outer surface of a hull above the water.
3. the most authoritative position or level.
4. Chiefly British. a cut of beef similar to a U.S. rump roast. Compare silverside (def. 1).
5. British. the top or outer side of a round of beef; beef from the outer thigh of a butchered cow.
6. of, pertaining to, or located on the topside.
7. of the most authoritative rank.
8. Also, topsides. up on the deck: He left the engine room and went topside. 
9. to, toward, or at the topside.

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 04/13/2008 : 17:14:28

Back to his question... There are some expensive non-skid polishes that were discussed on another thread not too long ago--never tried 'em. Regular polishes and waxes aren't a great idea where you're going to be relying on traction, although they can be used on the sides of the cabin, coamings, and seats to add some shine. On decks and seat-tops, I mostly just use the liquid deck cleaner branded by Starbright and West--squirt on, rub with a brush, and rinse off. It's supposed to seal the gelcoat without making it slippery--I don't know how much sealing it really does. Dull decks and cabintops have another small benefit--they don't glare in your face as much.

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