buffbenj
Seaman Apprentice
- Joined
- Jan 30, 2012
- Messages
- 33
Re: 87 Sunbird
Re: 87 Sunbird
The real splurge was the seats->$450. Decided on 2 back to backs, and 2 fold down for the engine cover(permanently mounted). Ordered Wise Economy, and they were out of stock, so they sent me premium for the same price! Some say they're cheap, but I spent 4 hours on them on the water and they are fine. Again, this is an '87 boat, on a budget.
I have a high speed buffer, so used Turtlewax rubbing cmpd then turtle wax on the badly waterstained hull. 
I think it does as well as Meguires. 
It's really all about the buffer for me. I also read in the service manual about the importance of a smooth hull, esp the rear 5 feet or so. Sure enough, there was a rough, fiberglass patch that protruded 1/2" or so.
Sanded with high speed buffer, and epoxy paint. Smooth as silk now.
Re: 87 Sunbird
The real splurge was the seats->$450. Decided on 2 back to backs, and 2 fold down for the engine cover(permanently mounted). Ordered Wise Economy, and they were out of stock, so they sent me premium for the same price! Some say they're cheap, but I spent 4 hours on them on the water and they are fine. Again, this is an '87 boat, on a budget.
I have a high speed buffer, so used Turtlewax rubbing cmpd then turtle wax on the badly waterstained hull. I think it does as well as Meguires. It's really all about the buffer for me. I also read in the service manual about the importance of a smooth hull, esp the rear 5 feet or so. Sure enough, there was a rough, fiberglass patch that protruded 1/2" or so. Sanded with high speed buffer, and epoxy paint. Smooth as silk now.
