- Joined
- Nov 18, 2010
- Location
- California
I'm the third owner and have had this boat since '91. The previous owner had refinished the cap and interior with a two part clear coat.
Well after some years it was starting to get dull and flake off in places. I've had the boat in storage for 5 years now and the finish was falling apart and supper ugly.
I did some searches and found a few copolymer treatments. I chose Vertglass. This is not to be a cure all but the gel coat had been sanded once before and I did not believe buffing would be the answer. After a few weeks of carefully wet sanding off the old coating (down to 1500 grit) I was ready to wash and apply the finish. It took 2 coats to bring back a shine and the instructions say to apply 4 more, I did 5 for a total of 7 which only took a couple of hours. They say I will have to apply 2 more coats each year (an hours work) as it starts to weather but won't need to wax. I also recieved the remover which is used with a 3M white pad to be used, if and when any of it needs to come off.
I really am impressed with the results. Time will tell how it stands up. Take a look at these before and after picts. What do you think?
Well after some years it was starting to get dull and flake off in places. I've had the boat in storage for 5 years now and the finish was falling apart and supper ugly.
I did some searches and found a few copolymer treatments. I chose Vertglass. This is not to be a cure all but the gel coat had been sanded once before and I did not believe buffing would be the answer. After a few weeks of carefully wet sanding off the old coating (down to 1500 grit) I was ready to wash and apply the finish. It took 2 coats to bring back a shine and the instructions say to apply 4 more, I did 5 for a total of 7 which only took a couple of hours. They say I will have to apply 2 more coats each year (an hours work) as it starts to weather but won't need to wax. I also recieved the remover which is used with a 3M white pad to be used, if and when any of it needs to come off.
I really am impressed with the results. Time will tell how it stands up. Take a look at these before and after picts. What do you think?
