| Your boat has a predator
out there... it is the elements! And more than the elements overall, the
sun is your worst enemy. Gelcoat surfaces don't stand up too well
against the harmful rays of the sun. Though you may not be able to
see it immediately, your boat begins the fading process the first day it
spends out under the sun.
What can be done?
Your front line defense for
protecting your boat from damaging sunlight is a good wax that has UV inhibitors
in it. Keep your boat waxed several times per season and you will
do a great deal in protecting it. Of course, over time you will still
see some fading, but it won't be nearly as bad.
But what if it's already
faded badly?
If your boat is already faded
badly, all is not necessarily lost. All is not lost anyway no matter
what, but there are several things that can be done to restore a boat's
surface.
Color restoration can be
a little time consuming, and may cost a bit but there is hope. Our process
of bringing a boat back to it's original color works very well on nearly
all jobs. We do not recommend that you go out and buy the color restorer
products that are on the market today. These products can do more
harm than good, and few, if any work. Once your boat is faded out,
there is no replacement for the proper procedure. We will be glad
to get your boat back to where it belongs the right way. Once the
boat is restored, it will only be a simple matter of regular maintenance.
There are some boats out
there that have had their surfaces worked and worked so much that there
is little left of the gelcoat surface. These boats need to be regeloated
or painted. But most typically, your boat can be restored.
We do free estimates and free consulting, so if you would like us to take
a look at your boat's fading problem and go over it with you then give
us a call. What products
do we use for power buffing and waxing? For
power buffing, we use Dave and Gary's Choice Utility Compound. A
rich, full bodied compound with progressive abrasives. The abrasives
break down into smaller particulates as the buffer wheel works them on the
gelcoat surface. For our
protective wax coat, we use Dave and Gary's Choice Enduro-Shield Polish.
Enduro-Shield wipes on smoothly and comes off very easily. New
technology polish with polymers and resins create a slick wet look shine as
well as a tough barrier coat to protect boats from the harsh elements. Works
wonders on cars too. Try it and see! www.boat-wax.net |
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