My boat's got dandruff

[phyre90]

Got a 1980 Cee Bee Avenger, http://www.boatshow.com/POWER/AvengerStealth183Outboar.html <br />that has major gel coat problems. Think the clear is completely gone and the metal flake will flake come off as you rub with a cloth or hand. What would be the best solution? Can the original paint job be restored? Or does it need repainting? Here are a few pics. http://cbavenger.topcities.com/ <br /><br />Thanks for any responses.

 

[prockvoan]

Re: My boat's got dandruff

Its finish.You could try sanding it lightly and spray paint it with clear coat paint.

 

[tr918]

Re: My boat's got dandruff

-phyre90, Did you ever find a way to restore your finish? I was looking to buy a boat with a similiar metal flake finish and was curious how to restore.

 

[MercMark]

Re: My boat's got dandruff

From what I've heard, once the flakes are showing through, its hard to save the metal flake finish. Mine is sooooooo close. I think there may be spots where the flakes are showing through, but I'm still hopeful.<br /><br />I'd like to see some pro responses to this one.

 

[tr918]

Re: My boat's got dandruff

I read in another post that if the flakes aren't falling out and the surface is just rough to the touch it can be polished out using a compound. I will see if I can find that thread and post a link.

 

[tr918]

Re: My boat's got dandruff

Found two: <br /><br /> » dull gell coat <br /><br /> lost it's Shine

 

[phyre90]

Re: My boat's got dandruff

-TR918. No, I didn't find a way to restore the finish. The flakes will come off just by rubbing your hand across the paint. So will most likely have repaint it, after I put in the floor. Thanks for all the replys.