Very chuffed with my gelcoat- it looks superb.

[dralex]

My boat has been ashore for a week and I've just spent a day with an evil 4.5kg polisher and cutting compound, followed by a good waxing and polishing to restore the gelcoat. . I drove the round about route out of the yard just so I could admire my work. Well worth it, and better toned arms as a result.

Just for information. I reviewed the PBO article about restoring gelcoat where they suggested a rather expensive polisher that runs at slower speeds and is very light. Unless you have piddly arms, don't bother. The worry about high speeds and scorching is negated if you keep it wet- I used marigolds and a circuit breaker just to be on the safe side.

This was probably more appropriate for PBO, but it's done now.

Well worth the effort. Just had to share it really.

 

[Joe_Cole]

Go on then, post a picture!

 

[dralex]

I'll have to take a photo tomorrow.

 

[T_S]

What PBO did not mention is that compounds and cutting paste's when using any kind of polisher, will provide scouring!

Although not visible to the naked eye the finished job with the gel coat glistening in the sun, really its surface is like an ice scating rink after a busy Saturday night!

Best polish to use is 3MMs 'Hand Glaze' this is easily used with a polishing machine using a medium sponge head and buffs to an instant sheen without having to work hard or use additional polishes!

 

[pessimist]

Just about to go for a hull polish. Where can I aquire "hand glaze", it sounds just the jub.

 

[dralex]

It does sound rather good- another instance of horse bolting, stable door etc.

 

[FullCircle]

I tried out the hand glaze as a teenager, and now I am going blind.

 

[adelaidem]

i used to do that for a liveing,powerboats,yachts and cars getting chalky gelcoat to mirror finishes ekkk what a job,biggest boat i polished was a 70ft raceing boat Helsail 2 that was a job and a half!

 

[T_S]

Hi Colin, apologies for the late reply. 3 MMs Hand Glaze can be purchased from any good car refinishing surpliers.

 

[T_S]

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I tried out the hand glaze as a teenager, and now I am going blind.

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Ahaaah!...so thats why you wear specs Jim!/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif