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Gelcoat Product comments, please
Has anyone tried a product called Presto Gelcoat rejuvinator? It's not for my V; it's for my sailboat. But the people on here have such a wide range of experience, I wanted to ask. The V looks great (and is running great, too, thanks to having cleaned out the saddle tanks). The sailboat, a '65 Cape Dory Typhoon has a lot of crazing. The Presto product makes solid claims and seems to have some backup testimonials. Anyone ever tried it?
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1974 V-20 w/1996 OMC 115; 3 sailboats, 2 rowboats people who are competent are worth the oil it will take to fry them in hell. 
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06-27-2010, 06:24 PM
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Drbabe:
Don't waste your time. You don't rejuvenate Gel-coat, you remove the exposed oxidized layer and reveal new material plain and simple. Any product the just covers the oxidation without exposing new gel-coat isn't worth buying. Besides, the crazing isn't going to be fixed by this approach or what I recommend. It's simple: 1. Buy some Aquabuff 1000 and 2000 grit (16 Oz size containers) from this link fbelow or Appx $19.00 (always use 1000 first then follow up with 2000 - you'll be amazed how well this product works.) http://www.aqua-buff.com/site/478459/product/AB1000F And http://www.aqua-buff.com/site/478459/product/AB2000 2. Go online or too you’re local Harborfreight store and buy the following: http://www.harborfreight.com/9-inch-foam-buffing-pad-91235.html for Appx 7.00 ( get two one for the 1000 and 1 for the 200 grit) and http://www.harborfreight.com/7-inch-variable-speed-polisher-sander-92623.html for 35.00 (I have seen them sell it on sale for 29.00 though) 3.) Once done make sure you use a good wax to protect your efforts. I have used lots of different sealer and waxes in the past and have recently found this product that I really like. http://www.amazon.com/True-Wax-T-Wax-Sealant-Armada-ounces/dp/B001HXU978 For a total for about 75.00 you have enough material can make both boats look like new with just a few minutes work and little to no elbow grease. Kamikaze
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06-28-2010, 04:55 AM
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Great reply
Hey Kamikaze,
Thanks for that informed and superbly detailed response. I guessed that my gel coat situation would take that approach. I already own the buffer, so a little materiel and I'll be ready to go. One of these days... 
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1974 V-20 w/1996 OMC 115; 3 sailboats, 2 rowboats people who are competent are worth the oil it will take to fry them in hell.
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06-28-2010, 09:45 AM
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Just remember when using the product that you need a rotory buffer, NOT an orbital...
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1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer 1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer 1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango. If God didn't have a purpose for us we wouldn't be here, so Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. (Leave the rest to God)  Silence, in the face of evil, is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless.
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03-30-2011, 07:34 PM
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Planning to follow the steps Kamikaze listed. I heard good things about Fleetwax, so that's what I'll be using for the final step. Can't wait to see that hull shine. Have any of you guys used this stuff on the inside of the hull as well (sides and top of gunwales)?
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 1990 Hydrasports 2000cc Vector with 96 200HP Oceanrunner. Saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone http://www.providencerpchurch.com/
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