Boat polishing

Well my boat will turn 12 years old in a couple of months and has been used. It wasn’t bought to look at but to fish from and in doing so it’s gotten a little rough around the edges. Weather was nice yesterday and today so it was time to act. Sixty dollars of supplies and some elbow grease got it done. I started by stripping all the decals from the hull including the big “swoosh” and the Stratus star and name. I power buffed it first with Mequires compound and follow that with Turtle was scratch and swirl remover. I will follow that with some marine polish but first I need to put some decals but not sure where to get something nice and big. Of course I will have some Crappie.com and Louisiana decals on it.

I still have the top side to buff and will do that on the next stretch of good weather.
“gene”

The old “swoosh” being peeled.

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The original color red that was under the vinyl and the faded red below it. I never though it was that faded.

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The finished product minus the decals.

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Looking good!

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Wow, that’s nice looking!


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She sure cleaned up nice ! Great job!

Looks good without the decals. Maybe just a couple C.c and La. but I like it without the swoosh. Great buff job.:ThumbsUp

​Nice work.

Doesn't look like the same boat. A lot of work. Water is hard on gear, especially salt water.

Sleek looking without the decals and that shine will help you catch more fish as they will see themselves and be attracted like a bug to the light. Someone said to spray pledge furniture polish on a clean boat and it will be easier to clean after using it. I’m sure buffering wax last and works best though. Nice rig sir.

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Looks good without the decals. Maybe just a couple C.c and La. but I like it without the swoosh. Great buff job.:ThumbsUp

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WOW....looks terrific PPG......I agree with D that it really looks good without the decals.....

Gene, how did you remove the decals?

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Armyman I used a hair drier to warm them and a razor scrapper to get them started then just pulled them off. Any glue left I rubbed it off with a rag and acetone.

Thanks Bruce. Of course it will have some CDC decals.

Jesse I use Starbright Marine Polish from Academy or Walmart. It prevents scum from sticking to the hull or staining it. It last for several months.

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Thanks for the info Gene. I got decals that are sun backed and peeling. Want to take 'em all off and put C.Com in their place!

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Looks like new

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Thanks Jimmy, I ain't through yet. I'll post more pictures later.

"gene"

She'll look even better in Toledo Bend


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That’s a possibility MO.
“gene”


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I've got that same boat just a different color. I love the front deck. Pledge will shine it but dries off quickly. Liquid Gold in the bottle if you can find it, (not the spray can) is awesome. Used car dealer taught me that trick. But beware. Step over into the boat on to the carpet. Don't even trust your hand to support yourself when reaching down to boat a fish. lol. Trust me, you will bust it open.

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Originally Posted by PawPaw "gene"

Well my boat will turn 12 years old in a couple of months and has been used. It wasn’t bought to look at but to fish from and in doing so it’s gotten a little rough around the edges. Weather was nice yesterday and today so it was time to act. Sixty dollars of supplies and some elbow grease got it done. I started by stripping all the decals from the hull including the big “swoosh” and the Stratus star and name. I power buffed it first with Mequires compound and follow that with Turtle was scratch and swirl remover. I will follow that with some marine polish but first I need to put some decals but not sure where to get something nice and big. Of course I will have some Crappie.com and Louisiana decals on it.

I still have the top side to buff and will do that on the next stretch of good weather.
“gene”

The old “swoosh” being peeled.

Attachment 326967

The original color red that was under the vinyl and the faded red below it. I never though it was that faded.

Attachment 326969

The finished product minus the decals.

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Looks great Gene! I'll see you in 70 mile this Spring.

Don't wait that long, the time is now. I just need to find the time and have the weather co-operate.

"gene"

Any river gauges to check before I go or should the north wind be blowin? Thanks gene.


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Looks really good PPG! I agree it looks better without the decals

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Now just missing some fresh fish slime on top.


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I agree but not yet. I’ve got a little more to do.
“gene”


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WTG looks like a new one

Thanks Tony, I've got more to do and that will only help it look spiffy.
"gene"

Gene if you are wanting to replace stripping and decals great lake skipper has original stripes and decals. I replaced the ones on my boat last year.

Thanks for the heads up but I will be putting other stuff on it.


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Thanks for the heads up but I will be putting other stuff on it.


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