Shined her up

[catchersrock]

Worked on her for 6 hours today. Still need to put a coat of wax on the top of the gunnels but shes looking pretty good. 

[AHHHH-Spray]

Boat looks great and man am I jealous of that new building of yours. I'd like to think I'd get a lot more boat projects done if it was inside. Seems like its always raining or dark when I have time to work on it.

[Juan]

She looks brand new and that new building will keep the dirt and dust off those shiny tires. emthup The wheels look great. Getting rid of the OEM galvanized wheels and installing mag wheels was one the best upgrades I've done on mine. Looks a lot better now and the slots in the wheels let me wash the salt off the axles and torsion bars where I couldn't do that b4.

[bayboater]

Looks fantastic!

I have to ask: What compound/polish/wax combination did you use? I assume you used an orbital polisher; what pads did you use?  I'd love to get a high gloss like that on my hull.

Joe

[freezerfiller]

Looks like she's ready for the water!

[985crabs]

Do you have to wear paper booties over your shoes in there? The floor even shines. Looks like a pharmacy "Clean Room".

[catchersrock]

Feb 5, 2019 7:25:05 GMT -6 bayboater said:

Looks fantastic!

I have to ask: What compound/polish/wax combination did you use? I assume you used an orbital polisher; what pads did you use?  I'd love to get a high gloss like that on my hull.

Joe

Thanks,

So, here is the run down.

From the rub rail up, over the top, and everything inside, including the console:

    1. Meguiar's M77132 Heavy Oxidation Scrub - per instructions

    2. Heavy and thorough rinse and wipe down

    3. Allow to dry thoroughly

    4. Meguiars M6332 Flagship Premium Marine Wax to all non deck diamond patterned areas. All hand work inside. - per instructions

From the rub rail down (hull sides)

    1. Generic non waxing boat wash

    2. Star Brite Instant Hull Cleaner - per instructions (do this outside or with good ventilation!!)

    3. Mequiar's M6332 Flagship Premium Wax. Applied by hand and buffed off with random orbital where practical. 

Diamond decked areas I applied Star Brite Non Skid Deck Wax. In hindsight, this works great to make old decking look new but finished a little slicker than I like. I scrubbed over this in the bottom of the boat after with a deck brush and returned to non slippery. 

[catchersrock]

Feb 5, 2019 10:17:03 GMT -6 985crabs said:

Do you have to wear paper booties over your shoes in there? The floor even shines. Looks like a pharmacy "Clean Room".

its hard to keep the deck clean. I've been thinking about doing the Sea Dek on the floor.

[Juan]

Feb 5, 2019 13:56:15 GMT -6 catchersrock said:

Feb 5, 2019 10:17:03 GMT -6 985crabs said:

Do you have to wear paper booties over your shoes in there? The floor even shines. Looks like a pharmacy "Clean Room".

its hard to keep the deck clean. I've been thinking about doing the Sea Dek on the floor.

You first better find out if puffer fish blood stains.

[catchersrock]

Feb 5, 2019 14:20:02 GMT -6 Juan said:

Feb 5, 2019 13:56:15 GMT -6 catchersrock said:

its hard to keep the deck clean. I've been thinking about doing the Sea Dek on the floor.

You first better find out if puffer fish blood stains.

Amen Brother, Puffer season is coming. Was talking with a buddy today about it. 

[Simple Man]

I wish I was into boat cleaning a bit more than I am. My method is to spray entire boat down with Clorox, scrub hard spots, rinse.

[Juan]

Feb 9, 2019 9:43:49 GMT -6 Simple Man said:

I wish I was into boat cleaning a bit more than I am. My method is to spray entire boat down with Clorox, scrub hard spots, rinse.

That works but it's rough on the cushions.

[fraydknot]

Man that’s a sweet looking ride!!