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sun faded boats
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04/19/16 05:12 PM
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Austin.P
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anybody know the best way to reverse the dull sun fade, back to shine like new? not temporary.
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Re: sun faded boats
[Re: Austin.P]
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04/19/16 05:16 PM
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Brad R
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Austin,
You might want to take a look at 303 Protectant products. I believe they have different formulas for different materials and applications. A lot of the kayakers use this on their kayaks.
Brad
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Re: sun faded boats
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04/19/16 05:18 PM
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MikeSouza
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Wet sand, then use a buffer with ProTec compound products. After you buff, apply ProTec polish http://protecproducts.comThey have a "how to" video on their website also
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Re: sun faded boats
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04/19/16 05:22 PM
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Austin.P
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Re: sun faded boats
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04/19/16 05:27 PM
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MikeSouza
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Last edited by MikeSouza; 04/19/16 06:11 PM.
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Re: sun faded boats
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04/19/16 06:13 PM
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Squirrely Dan
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I had 87 model years ago that I wet sanded, buffed polished and sprayed a clear coat spray on it. Wasn't perfect but quick cheap and easy. Looked a lot better after
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Re: sun faded boats
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04/19/16 08:52 PM
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Jiff7210
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I had a 1997 that was really faded. I bought a dual action buffer at harbor freight and used rubbing compound followed by polish then wax. Its quite a bit of work but came out awesome. Hope this helps.
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Re: sun faded boats
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04/19/16 09:33 PM
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Outdoordude
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If it's really bad and rough to the touch, it'll need to be wet-sanded, buffed with an electric buffer and rubbing compound, then finished with a quality wax coat. If it's just faded, buffer and rubbing compound alone will bring it back. Reapply wax every few months to keep it smooth and shiny. I did this for my last two oxidized boats (I was a broke college kid and could only afford the rougher looking rigs) and restored them nicely. Gotta keep wax on them though.
Scott Jones
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