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How to restore oxidized dull finish on hulls #84383
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After reading a bunch about about how to make dull hulls look new again, I decided to try the Vertglas restoration kit. I am very pleased with the results.

The kit was $75.00, and I spent about six hours on the project, but it was fun, satisfying and the results speak for themselves...

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/bruce_stal...m/ph//my_photos

I posted before and after pics at this address. Its easy to see which is which. Thanks to those of you that recommened this product. I can't say if the boat is slower or faster with this treatment -- heck --- this boat is far better at sailing than its Captain... but it sure doesn't look like an '83.

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Re: How to restore oxidized dull finish on hulls [Re: Bruce8989] #84384
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Looks great. What did you do about the textured surfaces on the top side?

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Vertglas recommends you use a soft cloth instead of their special applicator to apply the product to the non-skid. I tried it both ways... didn't seem to matter which one I used. The key is multiple (9)thin coats. By the time you finished one hull, the other was dry, so the process went quickly. First 4 coats didn't look very even, but by 6th and successive coats, it smoothed out and looked great.

Re: How to restore oxidized dull finish on hulls [Re: Bruce8989] #84386
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Before you spend $75, try a soft bristle brush and a can $1 of Bon Ami.

Doug

Re: How to restore oxidized dull finish on hulls [Re: ] #84387
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i used soft scub and a power wool car polisher. the same way they polish surfboards. this will remove the oxidation and small scatches. now that its clean use a basic wax to keep the shine. IMO carnuba and elbow grease the best.


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