Restoring faded gel-coat

[Tony]

Even though my new purchase (http://www.donzi.net/forums/showthread.php?t=44116) is not home yet, I am making plans to restore the gel coat. The sides are not too bad, but the top will need some attention.

Does anyone have any experience with this product (http://www.properautocare.com/mepogl32oz.html)? The site is quite informative, with several good explanations about restoring oxidized gel coat.

Reading past posts I see that several tout Aqua Buff...are there any other compounds that people have had success with? Also, what would be a good quality, reasonably priced rotary buffer? The above site has this one (http://www.properautocare.com/veprcipo.html) and I am tempted by it.

THANKS!

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[DAULEY]

tony
before you buff wet sand

[Sam]

Tony, if your going to buy a buffer make sure it has a quick release Velcro disk. It will make your life much easier as you change pads as well it offers you more pad options. Try looking at this one Makita 9227CX3 7".

Good Luck
Sam

[Rootsy]

Even though my new purchase (http://www.donzi.net/forums/showthread.php?t=44116) is not home yet, I am making plans to restore the gel coat. The sides are not too bad, but the top will need some attention.

Does anyone have any experience with this product (http://www.properautocare.com/mepogl32oz.html)? The site is quite informative, with several good explanations about restoring oxidized gel coat.

Reading past posts I see that several tout Aqua Buff...are there any other compounds that people have had success with? Also, what would be a good quality, reasonably priced rotary buffer? The above site has this one (http://www.properautocare.com/veprcipo.html) and I am tempted by it.

THANKS!

:beer:


Tony,

the stripe on my 16 looked like your transom when i got the boat... red is a real PITA to keep looking nice i you keep it outside... or uncovered...

3M super duty on a good buffer and a wool pad followed by FinesseIT products for fine cut and polishing... on foam pads...

strip all of the hardware off of the deck before you get to doing anything eh...

[Pismo]

FWIW, AquaBuff 2000 (which is the lighter one) will do nothing on its own, you need to start with the 1000 which is heavier.

[mrfixxall]

Even though my new purchase (http://www.donzi.net/forums/showthread.php?t=44116) is not home yet, I am making plans to restore the gel coat. The sides are not too bad, but the top will need some attention.

Does anyone have any experience with this product (http://www.properautocare.com/mepogl32oz.html)? The site is quite informative, with several good explanations about restoring oxidized gel coat.

Reading past posts I see that several tout Aqua Buff...are there any other compounds that people have had success with? Also, what would be a good quality, reasonably priced rotary buffer? The above site has this one (http://www.properautocare.com/veprcipo.html) and I am tempted by it.

THANKS!

:beer:
This may sound weird but buff it with comit kitichen clenser ....get the boat wet sprinkle some on the use a ruff cut wool pad and start buffing it really takes the oxidization out....then follow rootsy steps...

[blackhawk]

Even though my new purchase (http://www.donzi.net/forums/showthread.php?t=44116) is not home yet, I am making plans to restore the gel coat. The sides are not too bad, but the top will need some attention.

Does anyone have any experience with this product (http://www.properautocare.com/mepogl32oz.html)? The site is quite informative, with several good explanations about restoring oxidized gel coat.

Reading past posts I see that several tout Aqua Buff...are there any other compounds that people have had success with? Also, what would be a good quality, reasonably priced rotary buffer? The above site has this one (http://www.properautocare.com/veprcipo.html) and I am tempted by it.

THANKS!

:beer:

Tony, congrats on the boat! I talked to my buddy yesterday and told him it was sold. He was bummed but he knew it probably wouldn't last long.

That Volvo DPX is going to be one hot set-up! Is it the 385 hp 7.4 Gsi motor? Post some more pics when you get a chance.

[Tony]

Scott, it is a 7.4 Gsi, 385 hp at the propshaft.
Apparently Volvo put this drive behind four "High-End" engines (see paste below), so with mine being the smallest engine of the bunch I imagine it should last as long as my AQ200 did...39+ years!



Volvo Penta will demonstrate further strength with the launch of its two most powerful gasoline units yet, the DPX 500 and the DPX 600. Rated at 475 and 560 propeller shaft horsepower respectively, these two power packs are intended for high-speed boats. With the DPX drive, and its counter rotating twin propellers, and hydraulic steering, the owner gets impressive performance combined with easy handling, safety and reliability.

The new engines represent the top of Volvo Penta's "High End Series". Volvo Penta High End Series includes the DPX 385, 415, 500 and 600. Each unit consists of a big block V8 gasoline engine combined with the DPX drive. The DPX 500 and 600 gasoline engines are for customers who want a performance engine with high driveability, low maintenance and safe boat operation
The High End Series of engines allows Volvo Penta to move up into the prestige market segment and offer a complete range of gasoline engines.

The DPX drive is Volvo Penta's high speed version of the well known Duoprop. It features twin counter rotating steel propellers that give excellent grip in the water with good driveability, response and safety, even at very high speeds. Hydraulic steering is standard and further enhances the ease of driving and safety. Despite its unique performance, the DPX still has the quality, reliability and low service requirements of a standard drive.


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[blackhawk]

Scott, it is a 7.4 Gsi, 385 hp at the propshaft.
Apparently Volvo put this drive behind four "High-End" engines (see paste below), so with mine being the smallest engine of the bunch I imagine it should last as long as my AQ200 did...39+ years!

Nice! I thought it was the 385hp. When my friend saw the boat he thought it had the DPS. I said call him(the owner) back and ask if its the DPS or DPX. He then called me back and I gave him the scoop. DPX-A, DPX-R, Batboats, 600HP Innovation motors, etc, etc. His friend that works for Volvo Penta told him he thought they were their old "cruiser drive"! :rolleyes: In his defense he's only worked there for a couple years. :D

The DPX is rock solid, good for at least 600HP, no listing, flies straight in big water and built in external steering. I think you have a great package!

You'll have to bring it up to Torch at least once this year! :D :beer:

[MOP]

Can't wait to hitch a ride, hopefully at 1K.

[Tony]

Sam, thanks for the tip on the Makita 9227CX3 polisher. I scored one on ebay and it looks like a pretty nice unit. Gradual start-up feature, precise rpm settings, and a constant-on mode that will hold the rpm's even under a load. The kit even includes a hook & loop disc, a wool pad, a foam pad, and a canvas carry bag. "Bought It Now" for $163.

OSO has a forum on fiberglassing, and a guy called "Ragged Edge" seems to know his chit. So, between the tips I've gotten here and some threads over there (this one (http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125945) is recent, and decent) I should be able to figure things out.

Now all I need is the boat!

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