Boat detail: 1993 Armada open bow

[WSUcommuter]

This is a boat detail I did as a present for my girlfriend's dad over a year ago. Process was done via PC since I don't have a Cyclo or Rotary.



I used the Meguiar's fiberglass restoration kit primarily. Process was:



1) wash/dry

2) wet sand all blue exterior surfaces

3) wash/dry

4) #49 Oxidation Remover x2

5) #45 Polish x3

6) #56 Pure Wax



I didn't take many photos as my primary concern was working the PC for hours on end. I estimated approximately 16 hours total for the exterior. The interior will have to be a present for this coming Father's Day :heelclick



I've done a few Sea Doo details as well but never snapped any photos. For the next boat I do (if ever again, ha) I will definitely need more machine power!

 

[WSUcommuter]

Before wet sanding:

Port

After wet sanding and first pass of #49

Like I said photos were not a priority as this ended up being an immense challenge, but the final result was well worth it. It's not 100% for sure but I'd say not bad for a boat that was stored outside the first 15 years of its life without ever being waxed!



Later this year I'll try to get some final result photos.

 

[Greg Nichols]

Looks good! In the photos I notice your beer bottle and polish bottle, did you ever mix them up? You might want to look into Megs 105/orange pad and the KB Method, should save some time to clean up sanding marks. Also suggest Unigrit paper.



Cheers,

GREG

 

[DETAILKING]

Looks good! These sucks really suck everything out of ya. I'm taking the shrink wrap off mine this weekend....hope it held up all winter.

 

[Five_Star]

When you did the wetsanding, what grade paper did you use??