I know there's some guys on here that have had success with bringing the gelcoat on these old makos back. I was hoping you guys could help me out. I am looking for the start to finish process including grit sandpaper if needed, name and brand of products used, and order of operations. Thank you for the help.
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It's exhausting (I'm doing sanding by hand), but I am having success with my 241 following Dodge's process...
http://classicmako.com/forum/topic.a...82&whichpage=5
Bottom of page 5. Instead of 360 my 1st grit is 400; no reason other than that's what was available.
\'93 241 https://forum.classicmako.com/forum/...etting-started
\'82 224 - Mobile, AL Gone but NEVER Forgotten - https://forum.classicmako.com/forum/...indshield-tank
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Hello
This is how I brought my 1997 hull back to life.
My friend owns an auto body shop. I followed his instructions. I used the following to cut the hull, remove oxidation and brought shine back. Step 1 3M super duty rubbing compound #05954. Applied liberally and buffed out with a Milwaukee 12 amp professional polisher with wool pad. The compound brought the gelcoat back to life! The key is work small areas, keep pad clean. Step 2 hand polished with Nu Finish, yep Nu Finish. This is a polish sealer, not wax. Step 3 100% carnuba wax, not cleaner-wax, just 100% wax. The wax adds barrier over the Nu Finish. Don't use cleaner wax bc the "cleaner" part removes the previous applied Nu Finish. I did this years ago, it still has deep shine and protection. All I need to do now is simple wash, nu finish, wax. Done. Try it.
Thanks, Mr. Happy
Home waters - LBI NJ
1997 Mako 232
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quote:Any before and after pictures
Originally posted by Mr. Happy
Hello
This is how I brought my 1997 hull back to life.
My friend owns an auto body shop. I followed his instructions. I used the following to cut the hull, remove oxidation and brought shine back. Step 1 3M super duty rubbing compound #05954. Applied liberally and buffed out with a Milwaukee 12 amp professional polisher with wool pad. The compound brought the gelcoat back to life! The key is work small areas, keep pad clean. Step 2 hand polished with Nu Finish, yep Nu Finish. This is a polish sealer, not wax. Step 3 100% carnuba wax, not cleaner-wax, just 100% wax. The wax adds barrier over the Nu Finish. Don't use cleaner wax bc the "cleaner" part removes the previous applied Nu Finish. I did this years ago, it still has deep shine and protection. All I need to do now is simple wash, nu finish, wax. Done. Try it.
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Hello DeepV
Ever since the photobucket scandal I dropped my account.
Try this google photo link to some before and after.
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...hqdE9KdUlMZGR3
Hopefully this works. Jeff
Thanks, Mr. Happy
Home waters - LBI NJ
1997 Mako 232
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quote:Hi Jeff
Originally posted by Mr. Happy
Hello DeepV
Ever since the photobucket scandal I dropped my account.
Try this google photo link to some before and after.
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...hqdE9KdUlMZGR3
Hopefully this works. Jeff
Thanks
Ill try it but I dont have photo bucket and it takes me to a failed google page.
Can a 25 year boat really be brought back with polishing?
Thanks
Kurt
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