Hunter83 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 My '05 22TE has severe oxidation on the gelcoat. Got a quote for wet sanding and buffing, was wondering what the results were some of you had with that or what may be some of my other options. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 I have an 03 that was lift kept before I bought it. I just did the hull with buffer using 3m imperial compound, finesse it 2, and then waxing and it came out great. I prolly have $150 worth of supplies including the purchase of buffer.(cheap buffer worked great) I have enough leftover to do more times as needed. It is a bit of a workout for the shoulders, but doable in a weekend for a family guy. I was thinking I might have to wet sand also. But I'm happy with the results of the process I did. If the wet sand is done, I'm sure it will look great, like brand new. Just keep a good wax is applied regularly, will help the new shine last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Right before I sold my pathfinder, I did a wet sand and all mentioned below: time: 1-2 hours to hand wet sand...you use a small block of wood and I only did the outside hull Then follow the below mentioned by Hurricane. Use a system such as 3m and just follow the processes.. The time is in the interior of vessel - gunnels, etc. as mentioned... outer hull - about 1 hour each process Inner hull - same Total - 8-10 hours total Get a good variable speed buffer and keep it on as slow as possible or you will burn the gelcoat. dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linesider 159 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 800, 1000, 1200 grit wet sand. Use a spray bottle with water/dish detergent mix and keep everything wet. Then buff with a rotary buffer at 1000-1500 rpm with a wool pad with the buffer on its side. Buff with 3m marine rubbing, then 3m color/gloss restorer (same thing as imperial), then a wax/polymer of your choice. Do a test spot with the wet sand paper to see if you need to go all the way down to 800. Boat will come out like new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron in Atlanta Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 Great results! Not a Pathfinder but a 1992 Donzi Sweet 16 (with a 383, stroked, V-8 Chevy engine). I bought her from a guy in Naples, Florida. Naples, where every colored hull looks faded, like this... I also had been thinking of one up in Canada, where the boating season is only 4 weeks long and the boat was in fresh water its whole life. The problem with that boat was that once I would have driven to Detroit, I would have only been half way there. Anyway, had the boat wet sanded and then applied a few coats of Zaino and she looked like new! As far as what technique was used for the wet sanding, I don't know. There was no way that I was going to hit gelcoat with sandpaper!! I trailered the boat up to Flowery Branch, GA and left it with Chris Garrison of CG Marine. Came back a week later with a bunch of money and got a new boat in return. The cost of the refinishing was more than payed back when I sold the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter83 Posted March 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Thanks fellas!! I'm gonna try the non wet sand process 1st and go from there!! Thank you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMojito Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 I did my 1900 a few years back, and my 22' last year. Here's the link in the FAQ: http://www.mbcboats.com/FAQs/FAQ.htm#How_do_I_restore_a_great_shine It's not difficult, but it does take a while to do it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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