Gel Coat repair on Ocean

[Nawty1]

I have a 97' Ocean that the Gel coat has been weathered. I was thinking on a light sand job. Please if there is any other / easier way to get it to shine again. Also thinking about painting the top of the hard top because it is definetly too chaulky....Any help ???????

[brokensheer]

You may wish to get some Aqua buff 1200 and then 2000, these are buffing compounds used for fiberglass, do a small section and if you like what you see it will same you a bunch on paint!,,

[Bligh]

You may wish to get some Aqua buff 1200 and then 2000, these are buffing compounds used for fiberglass, do a small section and if you like what you see it will same you a bunch on paint!,,

This is what a lot of professionals do before ever resorting to wet sanding. It can be bought online and even ebay The main tool you will need is a variable speed buffer polisher`. with wool pads.

[brokensheer]

This is what a lot of professionals do before ever resorting to wet sanding. It can be bought online and even ebay The main tool you will need is a variable speed buffer polisher`. with wool pads.

Thanks Jay ,,as creepy old as I am getting I forgot the buffer,, I would have had the guyubbing his fingers off, or buying a new paint job,, Nawty you are going to want to run the buffer at the lowest RPM and keep a spray bottle of water handy to keep the compound moist,, it "cuts" best that way,, post some pictures!

[Nawty1]

Thanks guys.....I sort of knew to buff !!!!!!! But should I use a wool pad at first ? I think I am still going to paint the hard top area....Small area and can just roll it with antiskid paint. Winter project , but will post some pics. Thanks for your help.

[brokensheer]

Wool pads are a good way to go, if you have an 8" "hookit" disk you can use waffle foam, you can keep 3 wool pads and when they need cleaning you can use a flat screw driver Backwards to clean them and toss them in the washing maching!,, PM me if you need more info,, glad to help!