restoring dark color stripe

[Digpig]

The large dark blue stripe below the rub rail on my old Bayliner is very faded and has several deep scratches ( to below the blue ) What is my best option to repair this and get the shine back ? It is above the water line so would some spot putty and paint work to freshen it up ?

 

[Bondo]

Re: restoring dark color stripe

It is above the water line so would some spot putty and paint work to freshen it up ?

Ayuh,.... That's what I'd do...

 

[Mark42]

Re: restoring dark color stripe

That stripe is painted on the boat. You may find a spray paint that matches very well if you look long enough. Just mask off the boat with newpaper and masking tape and clean the strip with wax remover, and give it a light sanding and you are good to paint.

 

[scipper77]

Re: restoring dark color stripe

You say it's an old bayliner, be careful the part you patch and paint might stand out worse than the original scratch. even if you get a good color match the new paint will shine where the original finish wont if it is oxidized.

 

[Digpig]

Re: restoring dark color stripe

Thanks Guys....I was planning the whole stripe both sides ( as scipper77 noted ) matching wolud be impossible...any advise on sprays or primers to use...Not looking to make it perfect as she's quite an old girl and somewhat of an experiment for now....not worth the effort of roll and tip either I dont figure.