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ladykayak
 Post subject: red mirage sport
PostPosted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 4:59 pm 
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New to this forum, and to kayaking. I have quite a few scratches, due to barnacles, which I don't mind like I did when kayak was new, but how do I keep the color red bright? Can I use car wax on it or Dw40.. Love my sport and thinking of upgrading to turbo fins..Any opinions would be appreciated.
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mmiller
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Keep it out of the sun as much as possible, UV is a killer of red colors.

Use the Hobie UV protectant.

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weinerdog
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I can't offer much advice on the color fading but I know that if you upgrade to the turbo fins you will like them.

Welcome to the forum.
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we have a red Kona, same red as the sport, standing outside for a sign that must be 4 years old now. Yea its faded but you can only tell when a new boat is close by. It's been outside 100% and never cared for, well it does get rinsed off when it rains....

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Hello LadyKayak,

I am also new to yaking, and like you I am turning to this forum for answers. Even so, I would recommend against using WD-40 on your hull. WD-40 is a general lubricant for moving metal parts, best if they aren't exposed to a dusty environment. Also, FWIW, don't use it on firearms.

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