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Old 02-14-2013 | 04:28 PM
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I have acquired a 1987 Wellcraft Antigua that the gelcoat on the deck is sun faded and chalky. My 1st thought was wet sanding but most of the deck is covered in non-skid. Can non skid be sanded?
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Old 02-14-2013 | 04:39 PM
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No it will take the bumps off . Use heavy duty rubbing compound and a buffer
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I have used rubbing compound with a stiff brush and a good amount of water. The water helps to keep it from drying in clumps in the non skid.
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soft scrub and a tire brush works pretty good for cleaning and brightening up non skid, i use the stuff with bleach.
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Originally Posted by glassdave
soft scrub and a tire brush works pretty good for cleaning and brightening up non skid, i use the stuff with bleach.
I was gonna say the same. Or wet scuff it with a grey scotchbrite then rub it with compound.
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Old 02-14-2013 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by glassdave
soft scrub and a tire brush works pretty good for cleaning and brightening up non skid, i use the stuff with bleach.
Never heard of that. I will have to try it when we clean the boat in spring.
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Old 02-15-2013 | 08:30 AM
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Thanks for the info guys! Starting to clean the boat up in a few weeks and have never messed with non-skid that is chalky before.
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Old 02-17-2013 | 09:35 PM
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Bleach with oxy clean does wonders.
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Muriatic acid. Mix half water half Acid. Scrub with a tire brush.
Forget the Buffer.
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wet comet kitchen cleanser and a wool buffing pad works good too,,also removes oxidation.
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