Refinishing the top side of myTriton TR21

Whitelightening

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I have a 21 ft 2000 Triton TR21 and the top color is white. I am wanting to either change to top color or just re-clear the white again. What is the best way to bring the white back out to a good shine? Should I buff it or clear it again? It isn't dull but not shiny enough to see yourself in it anymore. If I were to change to top color what would I need to do and what type of color and clear should I use? I dont' want to use a gelcoat just clear that I can spray myself. I am a auto collision tech so spraying it isn't a problem. I also have this issue. The blue stripes that are the trademark for Triton are faded really bad. I want to repaint that. The color is so faded that you can rub your hands over the stripes and feel the flake in it. What do I need to do to fix that? I am thinking sand and just apply a new color over it or can I just re-clear it and it will bring it back to life? All the help I can get would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to bring this boat back to life from the previos owner. After this I am tackling the carpet.

Eric
 

BobsGlasstream

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Re: Refinishing the top side of myTriton TR21

Whitelightening,
Welcome to Iboats,
I would recommend you take a look at "Druff1 thread, Post # 15".
The thread name is (1990 Baja 190 ES remodel questions).
The transformation was really great.
Have a great day.
Bob
 

Whitelightening

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Re: Refinishing the top side of myTriton TR21

Bob, I have tried to buff out the top already. Its didn't do much for it. I haven't tried to sand it yet and buff it, I guess that is my next step. I think I will give it a shot this weekend. Druff's boat came out real nice. It is easy to see a real color change after buffing on dark colors. Me being a body man I know that buffing out white really doesn't shine up like dark colors. But, I am going to give it a shot anyways. Thanks for the help though.
 

BobsGlasstream

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Re: Refinishing the top side of myTriton TR21

Whitelightening,
Sorry I could not be of more help. I am not by any means a finishing guru.
I hope you find a solution.
Have a great day.
Bob
 
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