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 Post subject: Refinish Getaway hulls?
PostPosted: Tue Jul 28, 2015 2:14 pm 
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I did some searching on removing scratches from the Wave/Getaway hulls on the forum. It seems some recommend heat, followed by 600 grit wet sandpaper and then a buffer?
When the boat was shrink wrapped last winter, it looks like they attempted to clean the hulls with something abrasive. The nice shine is dull and there are quite a few surface scratches.
I want to do everything I can to bring them back to new condition. (the boat is only 3 years old)

I am fairly good with a random orbital buffer and can detail auto paint so the buffing part should not be too complicated if I can get some solid recommendations on what product and pad to use for the final buff. And, suggestions on the sanding process.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Bill


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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 6:33 pm 
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Could heating the cross linked polyethelene make it brittle? I've buffed out a black spot created from the grommet on my tarp rubbing o the hull, this did not require sanding, hand buffing.


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