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19.05.2021 18:22:30
Rub the surface with a polishing compound to take off the oxidized layer. Polishes have abrasives in them and will act like fine sand paper. If the oxidized layer is heavy you may need to find a heavy duty polish.
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Rub the surface with a polishing compound to take off the oxidized layer. Polishes have abrasives in them and will act like fine sand paper. If the oxidized layer is heavy you may need to find a heavy duty polish.
Apply a sealer to fill the microscopic holes, which will restore the shine.
Fiberglass is widely used in the manufacture of pleasure boats and RVs. This is because it is easy to use and is less expensive than steel or wood and it lasts a long time. However, fiberglass oxidizes similar to steel, and over time will become weathered and lose its shine. Restoring weathered fiberglass is not that difficult. here
Let the polish dry, and then buff it off to expose the clean surface. If the fiberglass is not shiny at this point, it is likely because the gelcoat is pitted. When oxidization occurs, microscopic holes are created in the gelcoat. Those holes must be filled to restore the shine.
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Are you sure that the gel is gone and not just so damaged / rough on the surface that it feels like sandpaper? I thought a recent project was down to the flakes until I started working on it. and it turned out not to be. [links]
You might want to try "Gel Gloss" fiberglas cleaner, & polish from home depot, Loews, or other hardware stores. It is reasonable, and usually brings back metalflake finishes. Myself I sometimes use this, and, or, vaseline on a hot day in the sun, for that wet look, it really penetrates, & brings out the depth of color like silicon spray on boots, it works good, but requires a few rub downs to remove the excess, till it settles in. For finishes in bad shape, it works the best for me, with the least amount of work. what have you got to lose? [links]
Re: Restoring metal flake paint
The Odds are. You'll never get it to Match the original finish.
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After the base coats of paste, you’ll want to give the gel coat a third waxing, this time with the liquid carnauba. When you buff this coat, use a fine-fiber pad. Good job, but you’re not done rubbing and buffing just yet. To get things really gleaming, give the boat a coat of polish, like Shurhold Serious Shine Quick Detailer.
This stuff is an aerosol that leaves a mirror-like finish in its wake. Now stand next to your boat with your head about six inches from the hull. If your reflection is so clear you can count your nose hairs, you’ve done good.
If there are any rust stains, get rid of them before polishing. (Boeshield Rust Free does an excellent job, but this stuff is acidic and you’ll need to be careful thoroughly rinse it away and not to get it on gel coat). Then use regular metal polish to restore the shine. After that metal reflects a blinding glare some captains like to wax it, but this can lead to slick surfaces where you’d rather have a firm grip. A sealant like Flitz Boat Sealant will have the same effect, without making those surfaces quite so slick. more