Chalky Gelcoat

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Cruiser

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Re: Chalky Gelcoat

I recently refinished my hull with a product called Vertiglas - you can purchase it on the web - try Overtons or Marinestore.com. It is three part application and as long as the chaulking is on you gelcoat and not under the product seems to work very well - Time will tell if it holds up...<br /><br />Good luck
 
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matt112170

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The guy next to me in the boatyard use the VERTIGLASS stuff, but it is not cheap about $80 for the kit.<br /><br />I personally use 3M's One Step polish/wax ($19) and put it on with their buffing pad that is mounted on my electric drill. It has worked well for me for years.They have two different formulas...one for slighty oxidized boats and teh other for really oxidzed boats.<br /><br />Sounds like you need the latter.
 
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Valv

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I don't use it forl chalky gelcoats, but the best stuff I found that works on lower hull where algae and water deposits sit is a Toilet and Bowl cleaner called The Works !! Found in any grocery or dept stores.<br /><br />It might sound funny, but it beats ANY hull cleaner. Just spray it on , maybe brush it with a plastic brush, let it sit for 5 10 minutes then rinse with water hose. Et voila, no more stains.<br /> Beware the fumes are nasty, so do it in a well ventilated area.
 
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Barry&Lori

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Re: Chalky Gelcoat

here is my tip ....how could you let it go that long, that it got to the point of chalky ness???? anyways I use brasso to take the oxidization off then use carnuba wax to finish and boy does it look good. Thats what I used. and it was easy. hope this helps ya ..
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Backlash

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Many thanks to all. By the way, I didn't let it go to this point..I bought it this way. Surprised I didn't think of Brasso...having spent the better part of 35 years as a Marine. Semper Fi!
 
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SunRunnerRay

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Re: Chalky Gelcoat

I tried Vari-Glass on a boat I used to have, but it looks a little streaky. It doesn't last all that long. The cleaning process you use with it is very abrasive and takes off a lot of gelcoat. It turns a little white when wet and it is hard to remove. It is like sanding and brushing on a clear coat.<br />The 3M one step cleaner/wax is excellent stuff, but use a good buffer and pad. You may have to do it twice to get out all the chalkyness. Then use Meguires Boat and RV. sealent for good protection. It will come up great, look like a factory finish and will last good in the elements. A second coat of the Meguires half way through the summer will keep it shiney all season.<br />It takes a little work but I did my 34' Express in a day and a half. Good Luck.
 
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sony2001

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Re: Chalky Gelcoat

I avoid waxes and silicones. The best overall<br />todate is Rolite or it's close twin Nu Finish. Fiberglass, plexiglass, metals, clear coats and leather.
 
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12Footer

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I use Mother's three-stage for cars. It's the best I've tried. And thier carnbuba wax is carnuba wax.
 
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TONY H

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If the gelcoat is really tired, I used Penetrol on it. I used a rag and put it on. It reminds me of using varnish. You wipe it on and it kind of soaks in. It hasn't peeled in 10 years.<br />The hull has to be as clean as it gets because once you put this clear coating over it, your done.
 
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o.k i know this will sound crazy,i've had many chalky boats and have sanded and buffed,waxed,nothing holds up for very long,but my latest trick use mop and glow!!!just wash the boat and apply it with a soft well saturated cloth,let it dry then put some wax over it it works great!!it takes a little practice to put it on streak free and finding the right cloth helps too. i've done my old 72 four weeks ago it still shines.jim
 
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RIDEPATE

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Re: Chalky Gelcoat

o.k i know this will sound crazy,i've had many chalky boats and have sanded and buffed,waxed,nothing holds up for very long,but my latest trick use MOP AND GLOW!!!just wash the boat and apply it with a soft well saturated cloth,let it dry then put some wax over it it works great!!it takes a little practice to put it on streak free and finding the right cloth helps too. i've done my old 72 four weeks ago it still shines.jim
 
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gfpk

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I used Meguiar's mirror glaze. 49 to remove the oxidization and 45 to polish.<br />I have seen people use baby oil and vaseline. But, it does not seem to last very long. If you use the mirror glaze you will want to use an orbital buffer.<br />gfpk
 
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MercilessMike

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Can't go wrong with 3M Products....there stuff is always imitated ....but never duplicated.<br /><br />Alot of sweat and a good polishing wheel !
 
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Pursuit2150

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Re: Chalky Gelcoat

Try FourSeasons Tre-Wax lasts all season long. Not hard to apply,and buff.Most marine stores sell it.
 
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