oregongirl
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I’m so buoyed by the initial support I’ve received here I’m reaching out for more. . Ok no more lame puns but I couldn’t resist. I‘m attaching a bunch more close up photos. I haven’t done the air leak test but I plan to this weekend. I’m fully equipped with multiple grits of sandpaper, rubbing compounds, polish, and waxes. I’ve done a trial section on the hull with compound-polish-wax and it shines it up but doesn't take out the deeper scratches.
Overall I think the deck is in really great shape. There are no cracks and only a couple of surface scratches. I plan to wet sand it. After that I feel like it should be waxed but I’ve read on here not to wax the deck or you’ll slide off. How do you protect the gel coat? There are a couple of small chips out of the the fiberglass on the inside rim of the tub. Not sure if the terminology is correct it hopefully you get it. Do they have to be repaired or can I just leave them?
I also noticed the little ball is missing inside the bailer. Where can I find one of these? I’m guessing that’s an important piece?
Alright folks, bring it on. Best path to restoration? Will wet sanding actually take out those deeper scratches or should I fill them first? I’m going to pick up some marine Tex for the one small puncture that is currently filled with silicone.
Overall I think the deck is in really great shape. There are no cracks and only a couple of surface scratches. I plan to wet sand it. After that I feel like it should be waxed but I’ve read on here not to wax the deck or you’ll slide off. How do you protect the gel coat? There are a couple of small chips out of the the fiberglass on the inside rim of the tub. Not sure if the terminology is correct it hopefully you get it. Do they have to be repaired or can I just leave them?
I also noticed the little ball is missing inside the bailer. Where can I find one of these? I’m guessing that’s an important piece?
Alright folks, bring it on. Best path to restoration? Will wet sanding actually take out those deeper scratches or should I fill them first? I’m going to pick up some marine Tex for the one small puncture that is currently filled with silicone.
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