Wet Sanding 101

[marineclean]

I would send GlassDave a PM on the soda blasted question.

[marineclean]

I looked at your problem areas WR and it looks like the boat is heavily oxidized. If you've tried 1000 grit and there's still no shine then you've done about all you can do. Due to the age of the boat and the thickness of the gel the boat may need professional help. My products have been used on thousands with great results, but there's always a few that just won't buff or wetsand back to a lasting shine. I can tell you what temporary products to use like aqua or even poli-glow, but the problem is still going to be there and it will be back shortly.

My recommendation is taking your boat to a paint/body guy or someone that does vinyl wraps and see what they say.

[Griff]

How do you have a stain from old graphics???????? Under the graphics is usually much whiter and brighter. If its like a water stain, try rubbing some muratic acid on it. The acid will eat into the pourous gel and remove staining. Also try wiping it down with acetone. It almost looks like the graphics bled color into the gel. If that what it is, then you will have to paint or regel the deck.

[Griff]

Hull cleaner and muratic acid are basically the same thing. Its worth a try, but if the color from the graphics bled into the gel, I doubt it will work. If it was a yellowish brown water type stain, the acid might work. My guess is you will have to have it painted or gel coated though. Anytime a decal is on for several years, it is next to impossible to blend it in.