Re: [OMC-Boats] Finish care

If not chemical works magic, I'm going to wet sand down to 2000 grit
then machine polish. But I'll try the 3M stuff first.

Andy, just a thought on the carbon, but have you tried Beach White?
It's for cleaning white wall tires. Cuts through gunk on white walls
no problem. I don't think I'd use it on the drive, but it might work
on the fiberglass. Might want to look at a bottle and see if it says
it's safe for fiberglass. Then test in a hidden area.

On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 10:29 PM, Andy Perakes<aperakes@...> wrote:
> Thanks, guys. Any luck using it to get the carbon of the drive/stern?
> Fortunately I have very little oxidation on the hull, but the drive has a
> fair amount of white chalk built up. I have to stop at West Marine for some
> other things so I'll try some of the 3M stuff first, then move on to the
> Perfected if that doesn't work.
>
> Has anyone come up with a good solution for replacing the simulated wood on
> the engine hatch, bow, and stern? I replaced all the fiber board inside
> with an oak laminate, but am not sure I'm up for bending and curving that
> much laminate for the rest. My Dad tried a vinyl on the engine hatch, but
> its shrunk and pulled in over the years so that's not the ticket.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: BC Howk
> To: omc-boats@...
> Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 4:11 PM
> Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] Finish care
> I have gotten great results from a 3m product I picked up at West Marine..3m
> Gel coat restore/wax (I think) for heavy oxidation. I apply it with an
> electric buffer and just rub it in until the haze goes away. Did wonders for
> my Sportsman, just took some time and elbow grease..
>
> Cheers,
> B.C.
>
> On Aug 26, 2009, Todd Dixon <todddixon@...> wrote:
>
> I've also got a '67 Reveler, the exterior finish was severly faded. Tried
> all kinds of wax but to no avail. The best thing I found was a product
> called Perfected II or Perfected III. You can get it at body shop supply
> stores. It's made by 3M, the 3M # is 06060. When applying it use only a foam
> pad on a orbital buffer, no wool pads. It will really help bring the old
> finish back.
> Todd
>
> ________________________________
> From: Andy Perakes <aperakes@...>
> To: Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and 70's
> <omc-boats@...>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 6:36:13 AM
> Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] Finish care
>
> Unfortunately I haven't found any silver bullets. I have exhaust carbon on
> my stern drive and stern I can't clean off, but like you say, it seems like
> there should be something that will get it off out there. Boat US did a big
> run-down on a bunch of hull cleaners in their last issue, but I haven't had
> time to read it yet. Maybe there'll be some insight in there else maybe
> someone else on the list has had luck.
>
> Andy
> 67 Reveler
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Justin DeSantis"
> <duc1098desmo@...>
> To: "Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and 70's"
> <omc-boats@...>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 12:03 AM
> Subject: [OMC-Boats] Finish care
>
>
>> Ok, so I got this 67 Surfer we've been talking about. Most of you have
>> seen the pics. It's in really nice shape. But the white part has a bit
>> of a chalky feel to it. The blue is a little faded, but still smooth.
>> I'd like to try to bring the white back to at least being smooth.
>> Shiny would be nice, but I'll settle for smooth. Are there products or
>> techniques anyone can suggest to help my finish? I figured I'd start
>> with a good pressure wash. Will just washing and waxing it remove the
>> chalk? It's not real bad. My old Glastron is way worse, but it spent
>> more time being stored out doors. I feel like the finish on this thing
>> is repairable. Any suggestions? As always, thanks for your input.
>>
>> Justin
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