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osmepneo
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Initially Posted - 10/11/2002 :  04:52:44  Show Profile
What do you think?

when I took osmepneo out of the water for the winter, I noticed that topsides were chalking. Is it time to paint the topsides, or will a good application of rubbing compound and a new wax do the trick?

Don Peet
c25, 1665, osmepneo, sr/wk
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ssteakley
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Response Posted - 10/11/2002 :  20:46:49  Show Profile
Don,
I have used the 3M Restorer & Wax and it does a great job getting the chalky stuff off and then use either the paste or liquid wax on top of that....an orbital waxing machine makes it much easier but you have to get in there manually around fittings etc. I have had a few scratches to deal with so I used a 800 sand paper (very lightly) and after that you need regular rubbing compound to get out the scratches from the sand paper, Then the 3M restorer, followed by 3M wax.
You can avoid all this with wax job every 3 months. You can remove light scratches or stains/marks with a (green) 3M pad. I live in Texas and the Sun is Brutal so I use the best product I can find..other waxes that contain Carnuba probably protect just as long. 3M also makes a great finishing wax (third coat) that will make your boat have a mirror finish. I probably over did the reply but I just happen to enjoy having a boat that shines. Something to do at the marina when there is no or to much wind,
Steve Steakley
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Leon Sisson
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Response Posted - 10/11/2002 :  20:52:54  Show Profile  Visit Leon Sisson's Homepage
Don,

So long as there's any gelcoat left to work with, I suggest you avoid painting. Depending on how "chalky" the surface of your gelcoat is, you might start with a very fine mild polishing compound followed by a good quality wax. If that doesn't work, maybe try a slightly more agressive rubbing compound. Take it slow and easy, it's really hard to put gelcoat back on!<img src=icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle>

-- Leon Sisson


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Douglas
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Response Posted - 10/11/2002 :  21:59:57  Show Profile  Visit Douglas's Homepage
The gel coat Catalina put into the molds is fairly thick. I to recomend a good buff with 3M fiberglass restorer / Wax. I did my hull and cockpit last summer and it brings back the surface just fine. If you don't feel like doing all the work yourself hir a couple of high school kids.

Doug&Ruth
Boatless in Seattle
Tacoma Wa.
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osmepneo
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Response Posted - 10/12/2002 :  09:55:41  Show Profile
Yesterday when I covered osmepneo I again looked at the chalking, and it wasn't as bad as I thought on my previous inspection. So give me a couple of good clear days and a rubbing I do go!

Thanks for the advise.

Don Peet
c25, 1665, osmepneo, sr/wk
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