Posted by Lola Jackson (lolaltd@…>)
Hi, I note the boat is very chalky on deck. What product do you fine folks recommend, and the process. I had the bottom waxed at the boatyard, and when I hosed the deck, white water streaks are on the bottom stern.Also sharing with you a lovely old boat on Ebay:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AVRI&viewitem=&item=260221996762&rd=1
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Posted by Lola Jackson (lolaltd@…>)
Hi, I note the boat is very chalky on deck. What product do you fine folks recommend, and the process. I had the bottom waxed at the boatyard, and when I hosed the deck white water streaks are on the bottom stern. Lola F30Also sharing with you a lovely old boat on Ebay:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AVRI&viewitem=&item=260221996762&rd=1
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Posted by Thomas Wales (twales@…>)
Hi Lola,
You have just learned what most of us learned the same, hard
way. You clean/polish your boat from the top down.
You can go to the Practical Sailor website and they may have
suggestions for a cleaner that will clean up chalked paint,
Good luck,
TW
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Posted by jsforgey (jsforgey@…>)
I am noticing hairline cracks in my finish on the decks…mostly on
the gray non-skid. they dont look deep, but concerning.
Any suggestion of the cause? What do you do with them?
I am sure sitting in the hot Florida sun is not helpful, but we
always keep the topsides well waxed. Ugh.
One more thing!
Scott
Girlfriend F-32 Hoyt
— In FreedomOwnersGroup@yahoogroups.com, Lola Jackson <lolaltd@…>
wrote:
Hi, I note the boat is very chalky on deck. What product do you
fine folks recommend, and the process. I had the bottom waxed at the
boatyard, and when I hosed the deck white water streaks are on the
bottom stern. Lola F30Also sharing with you a lovely old boat on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
ViewItem&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AVRI&viewitem=&item=260221996762&rd=1
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Posted by lance_ryley (lance_ryley@…>)
Hi Scott,
I suspect this is due to the fact that our free-standing rigs cause
the hulls to flex to a certain extent, and that gelcoat isn’t all
that flexible.
I’m not sure what the best way to treat these is. Glory has several
cracks in the gelcoat, but the idea of grinding each one out,
filling, and then either awlgripping or painting isn’t an idea I can
tackle just yet.
Lance
— In FreedomOwnersGroup@yahoogroups.com, “jsforgey” <jsforgey@…>
wrote:
I am noticing hairline cracks in my finish on the decks…mostly
on
the gray non-skid. they dont look deep, but concerning.Any suggestion of the cause? What do you do with them?
I am sure sitting in the hot Florida sun is not helpful, but we
always keep the topsides well waxed. Ugh.One more thing!
Scott
Girlfriend F-32 Hoyt
Posted by jsforgey (jsforgey@…>)
I ground out some of the bigger cracks and filled but…I am thinking
of new awlgrip for the non-skid areas.
It sounds like a lot of work to tackle.
— In FreedomOwnersGroup@yahoogroups.com, “jsforgey” <jsforgey@…>
wrote:
I am noticing hairline cracks in my finish on the decks…mostly
on
the gray non-skid. they dont look deep, but concerning.Any suggestion of the cause? What do you do with them?
I am sure sitting in the hot Florida sun is not helpful, but we
always keep the topsides well waxed. Ugh.One more thing!
Scott
Girlfriend F-32 Hoyt— In FreedomOwnersGroup@yahoogroups.com, Lola Jackson <lolaltd@>
wrote:Hi, I note the boat is very chalky on deck. What product do you
fine folks recommend, and the process. I had the bottom waxed at
the
boatyard, and when I hosed the deck white water streaks are on the
bottom stern. Lola F30Also sharing with you a lovely old boat on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
ViewItem&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%
3AVRI&viewitem=&item=260221996762&rd=1
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Posted by sgaber@…> (sgaber@…>)
The gelcoat on my boat had stress cracks in the deck. I ground them out along
with much of the gelcoat and most of the non-skid. Next I coated the deck with 3
coats of FGCI epoxy and painted it.
Several years later, stress cracks have not re-appeared, but I haven’t done the
non-skid yet, so we walk very gingerly when the deck is wet.
Steve Gaber
Sanderling, 1967 C-31 #77
Oldsmar, FL
---- lance_ryley <lance_ryley@…> wrote:
Hi Scott,
I suspect this is due to the fact that our free-standing rigs cause
the hulls to flex to a certain extent, and that gelcoat isn’t all
that flexible.I’m not sure what the best way to treat these is. Glory has several
cracks in the gelcoat, but the idea of grinding each one out,
filling, and then either awlgripping or painting isn’t an idea I can
tackle just yet.Lance
— In FreedomOwnersGroup@yahoogroups.com, “jsforgey” <jsforgey@…>
wrote:I am noticing hairline cracks in my finish on the decks…mostly
on
the gray non-skid. they dont look deep, but concerning.Any suggestion of the cause? What do you do with them?
I am sure sitting in the hot Florida sun is not helpful, but we
always keep the topsides well waxed. Ugh.One more thing!
Scott
Girlfriend F-32 Hoyt
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Posted by Larry Strouse (captainl@…>)
Use AQUA BUFF or AQUABUF don’t know proper spelling. There is two types a course and a smooth. The course is for heavy oxidation and scratches. The smooth is for lighter oxidation. This is what the shipyards use and you may need to query a shipyard as to their supplier. It comes in quarts, gallons and five gallon containers.
Of course it will also require a buffer and elbow grease. If you slather it on a small area 2’x2’ or 3’x3’ then buff it off it works rather well and easily buffed and removed. Once buffed then a good quality wax should be applied.
From a Marine Surveyor whose son works in a shipyard and taught me everything about working on boats.
Capt. Larry E. Strouse72 Forest Green DriveMandeville, LA 70448985 674 1672 Home504 835 8505 Office504 382 6078 Cell
-----Original Message-----From: FreedomOwnersGroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:FreedomOwnersGroup@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of jsforgeySent: Friday, March 21, 2008 10:49 AMTo: FreedomOwnersGroup@yahoogroups.comSubject: [FreedomOwnersGroup] Re: topside finish
I ground out some of the bigger cracks and filled but…I am thinking of new awlgrip for the non-skid areas.It sounds like a lot of work to tackle.— In FreedomOwnersGroup@yahoogroups.com, “jsforgey” <jsforgey@…> wrote:>> I am noticing hairline cracks in my finish on the decks…mostly on > the gray non-skid. they dont look deep, but concerning.> > Any suggestion of the cause? What do you do with them?> > I am sure sitting in the hot Florida sun is not helpful, but we > always keep the topsides well waxed. Ugh.> > One more thing!> > Scott > Girlfriend F-32 Hoyt> > — In FreedomOwnersGroup@yahoogroups.com, Lola Jackson <lolaltd@> > wrote:> >> > Hi, I note the boat is very chalky on deck. What product do you > fine folks recommend, and the process. I had the bottom waxed at the > boatyard, and when I hosed the deck white water streaks are on the > bottom stern. Lola F30> > > > Also sharing with you a lovely old boat on Ebay:> > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?> ViewItem&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AVRI&viewitem=&item=260221996762&rd=1> > > > > > ---------------------------------> > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. > Try it now.> >>
Posted by ptecca63 (paul.tecca@…>)
Hello Larry,
Is the product your are referring to Aqua-Buff by DuraTec?
http://www.duratec1.com/dp17-18.html
Seems they have two related products,
Aqua-Buff 1000-W Fast-Cut Compound
Aqua-Buff 2000 Compound and Polish
I’d be interested to know which one you have used and if the
compound/polish combination is sufficient for moderate jobs. As
opposed to doing a two-step with the the Fast-Cut compound alone,
followed by a traditional wax/polish.
Regards,
Paul Tecca
Midnight Star, 1993 F35 Hull #8
Posted by Lola Jackson (lolaltd@…>)
Hi Larry, Would I use a smooth or course? My deck is smooth,and no cracks…just chalky. Do I also put it on the grip walk areas too?..Any advice is appreciated…Thank you all.Lola F30ptecca63 <paul.tecca@…> wrote: Hello Larry, Is the product your are referring to Aqua-Buff by DuraTec? http://www.duratec1.com/dp17-18.html Seems they have two related products, Aqua-Buff 1000-W Fast-Cut Compound Aqua-Buff 2000
Compound and Polish I’d be interested to know which one you have used and if the compound/polish combination is sufficient for moderate jobs. As opposed to doing a two-step with the the Fast-Cut compound alone, followed by a traditional wax/polish. Regards, Paul Tecca Midnight Star, 1993 F35 Hull #8
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Posted by sgaber@…> (sgaber@…>)
If your boat’s deck is just chalky and the gelcoat is thick enough, you can use
compound (without wax) and a buffer to bring back the shine. There are also
several commercial preparations available. Probably the cheapest is Penetrol,
which is available at any hardware or paint store. It is used in paints to
improve flow and drying characteristics. It can also bring gelcoat back to life.
Just apply with a rag and wipe it off. Should last several months. I wouldn’t
use a wax product because that would make the deck slippery, although there are
products out there which claim to provide a shiny but non-slippery surface.
Steve Gaber
Sanderling, 1967 C-31 #77
Oldsmar, FL
---- Lola Jackson <lolaltd@…> wrote:
Hi Larry, Would I use a smooth or course? My deck is smooth,and no
cracks…just chalky. Do I also put it on the grip walk areas too?..Any advice
is appreciated…Thank you all.Lola F30
ptecca63 <paul.tecca@…> wrote: Hello
Larry,Is the product your are referring to Aqua-Buff by DuraTec?
http://www.duratec1.com/dp17-18.html
Seems they have two related products,
Aqua-Buff 1000-W Fast-Cut Compound
Aqua-Buff 2000 Compound and PolishI’d be interested to know which one you have used and if the
compound/polish combination is sufficient for moderate jobs. As
opposed to doing a two-step with the the Fast-Cut compound alone,
followed by a traditional wax/polish.Regards,
Paul Tecca
Midnight Star, 1993 F35 Hull #8
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Posted by Larry Strouse (captainl@…>)
Lola;
For light Chalk use aqua-buff 2000 and for heavy staining and heavy chalking use the 1000.
Not recommended for non-skid. If heavy staining in non-skid use 2000 gently and in localized area only.
Capt. Larry E. Strouse72 Forest Green DriveMandeville, LA 70448985 674 1672 Home504 835 8505 Office504 382 6078 Cell
-----Original Message-----From: FreedomOwnersGroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:FreedomOwnersGroup@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Lola JacksonSent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 8:00 PMTo: FreedomOwnersGroup@yahoogroups.comSubject: Re: [FreedomOwnersGroup] Re: topside finish
Hi Larry, Would I use a smooth or course? My deck is smooth,and no cracks…just chalky. Do I also put it on the grip walk areas too?..Any advice is appreciated…Thank you all.Lola F30ptecca63 <paul.tecca@parexel.com> wrote:
Hello Larry,Is the product your are referring to Aqua-Buff by DuraTec? http://www.duratec1.com/dp17-18.htmlSeems they have two related products,Aqua-Buff 1000-W Fast-Cut CompoundAqua-Buff 2000 Compound and Polish I’d be interested to know which one you have used and if the compound/polish combination is sufficient for moderate jobs. As opposed to doing a two-step with the the Fast-Cut compound alone, followed by a traditional wax/polish.Regards,Paul TeccaMidnight Star, 1993 F35 Hull #8
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