New Boat-shine

RonMan

Cadet
Joined
Jul 18, 2008
Messages
9
Hello All,
Glad I found this place. Ive learned a lot just by looking around.
I am the proud new owner of 1990 Four Winns Freedom. The boat is in absolutely awesome condition for its age. Heck, its as nice as some 2 and 3 year old boats I looked at.

Here's my question. The blue stripe around the sides is a bit faded. I dont have a pic yet but this is an exact replica http://i21.ebayimg.com/08/i/000/f7/23/416f_3.JPG The seller told me it is vinyl/or maybe a plastic (I dont remember) and all I have to do is Armor All it and it will polish right up. It was nice and shiny when I first looked at it. After the test run it was no longer shiny. Armor All shine does not hold up to the eliments. Just squirt some on your tires and run through a puddle. I dont see how this could possible be the way the manufacturer intended for you to shine the boat.

Does anyone know if this info is correct? And is this correct/best way to maintain its shine.

Thanks for any and all help.
 

RotaryRacer

Lieutenant
Joined
Jul 18, 2004
Messages
1,361
Re: New Boat-shine

You could try a light polishing compound or just a wax. It may work. Chances are that the vinyl is faded beyond repair. You will probably have to remove it and replace it if you need it to look new again. Otherwise you could just live with it.
 

tysonnathan

Petty Officer 1st Class
Joined
Jun 2, 2008
Messages
246
Re: New Boat-shine

yea.. im thinking a buffing compound might help. i am redoing my boat and plan to remove all of those stickers and use paint for the stripes..
 
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