95 Convincor bow faded

[sean_mckay88]

Hello, I have a 95 Convincor 253 that I purchased last year that is in fairly nice shape, other than the top of the cuddy is faded from the sun. I tried doing a bit of research on how to restore this but want to make sure I am reading the right opinions first. The boat is white with purple graphics in the gelcoat... what is everyones opinion on how to bring the shine back on this bow, I am by no means a professional, have never wet sanded ect... Thanks alot for the help!

 

[Gimme Fuel]

How bad is it? Post up some good picture of the forward deck in question and then we could tell you which approach would work best. Good compound can bring it back pretty good without wetsanding. All depends how bad the oxidation is.

 

[sean_mckay88]

I will definately put some pictures up of the forward deck as soon as I can get the boat out of storage... spring just doesn't want to arrive here in Ontario... From what I have read, the first thing to invest in is a good buffer with a variable RPM?

 

[nathan]

here is a link to some good how to videos, but it all depends on the level of fade.

http://products.hulaboatcare.com/?page_id=317

 

[Gimme Fuel]

I will definately put some pictures up of the forward deck as soon as I can get the boat out of storage... spring just doesn't want to arrive here in Ontario... From what I have read, the first thing to invest in is a good buffer with a variable RPM?

Yea, its still too cold to get anything done in michigan too. Heck, i just used a $40 harbor freight variable buffer on mine and it worked great. I have always had great luck using the 3M Finese-it and Perfect-it compound systems....not cheap stuff butworks easy with good resuts.