Blue Trim

ken 120 · Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 7:53 pm Post subject: Blue Trim

Have a 2001 22-paint is good except the blue trim quickly fades after being waxed- every year the blue trim comes back just a little less- short of compounding or wet sanding any solutions-Thanks- Ken

tsturm · Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 10:03 pm Post subject: Re: Blue Trim

JamesTXSD · Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 10:15 pm Post subject:

I don't know of any shortcut when the blue gets less than shiny... compound it (be careful of the tape stripe on the cabin-top trim. Then, I used Maguires Cleaning Wax. To keep Wild Blue looking good, I waxed her overall twice a year, and did the brow and cabin top more often, as needed. If it seemed to need a bit more shine, I sprinkled a few drops of water on the blue while polishing.]

Yeah, it takes a little time, but, oh so worth it when the sun gleams off that brow. Cool

Jim

thataway · Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 10:22 pm Post subject:

Quick shine--not lasting--is to apply Aero space protectorate 303.

chimoii · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 11:54 am Post subject: Re: Blue Trim

thataway · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 12:09 pm Post subject: Re: Blue Trim

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Jack in Alaska · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 1:28 pm Post subject:

My 26' CD is/was blue also but has faded badly. Thanks for the ideas on bringing it back.

Alaska sun is not real good on it but this boat "lived" outside in Florida for 4 years also.

Now if someone could tell me how to remove the 1/4" bottom paint (from Fla.) I would like it better. A boat yard estimate to do it is $3600. Not going to happen.

thataway · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 3:01 pm Post subject:

If there is a soda blaster available that is probably the best way--if the operator is skilled. Do not sand blast. Ground walnut shells also work--but again, caution is needed.

There are paint strippers, but if it is many years of a hard paint That is going to be a lot of work. Sanding, with a full suit and respirator--is also an option. Bottom paint is toxic stuff, and thus you don't want to inhale, or get it on the skin.

Bill K · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 6:21 pm Post subject:

Try Mr. Clean magic eraser

Bill Kelleher

http://www.mrclean.com/en_US/magic-eraser

ghone · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:12 pm Post subject:

The brow and sheer strake do need 3 times the maintenance of the topsides. I use 3M cut polishes followed by Colinite wax Do the brow twice in the summer.
On the bottom paint question, chemical strippers work well, if allowed in yard. Lots of protective gear, tarps to catch fallout etc and get on by Interlux for safety on gel coat.
George

ghone · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:12 pm Post subject:

The brow and sheer strake do need 3 times the maintenance of the topsides. I use 3M cut polishes followed by Colinite wax Do the brow twice in the summer.
On the bottom paint question, chemical strippers work well, if allowed in yard. Lots of protective gear, tarps to catch fallout etc and get on by Interlux for safety on gel coat.
George

NewMoon · Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 11:49 am Post subject:

I've used Finesse-it White Marine Paste Compound almost every year for 16 years on the fairly dark green of New Moon's hull, and white topsides. Does a great job of removing minor oxidation and smoothing the gel coat for subsequent wax application, without removing too much material. Finer and less aggressive than many other rubbing compounds. Watched my boat builder use it for final finish work, and he strongly recommended it. Great stuff.

http://www.amazon.com/3M-06039-Finesse--Marine-Compound/dp/B0006BJRH0/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1429887451&sr=8-5&keywords=3m+finesse+it