1984 step lift restored pictures

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Originally Posted by Zarkohl

How do you restore gel coat? Do you just have it buffed out? Sounds like my 83 is in about the same shape. The transom and hull are fine, but the boat deck is covered with a fine dirt/grime, rod boxes are cracked and chipped. the teak trim is also cracked and needs refinishing.

Dirt & grime?...I used a lightweight power-washer on mine w/very good result...





Example on the floor deck...



Later I accidently realized what a good dousing of WD-40 could do to this floor...





WD-40??...sprayed it on liberally...let it soak for 10-15 mins, then took a stiff scrub brush to it and you won't believe the dirt/grime that it dislodged from the tiniest places of the non-skid...after you scrub it, wipe it up good w/a clean towel..never was an "oily feel" to it and after a while it retains it's look...keep it clean as usual after that...next time I wanna CLEAN floor like this, I'll follow the procedure above...worked pretty good