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SAILFISH 360 CC | GEL COAT
Discolored areas are very shallow in
depth, literally right on the surface.
The discoloration may be removed
by gently wet-sanding the affected
areas only by using 600 grit, wet
or dry specially treated waterproof
sandpaper. It’s important to always
sand in one direction, this includes
the curves too. Use plenty of water to
cool and clean the sandpaper and cut
back on dust. After you are finished
sanding, dry the areas and verify all
the discoloration has been removed.
If not, repeat the process.
After all the discoloration has been
removed, the area will need to be
buffed. Using an electrical or pneu-
matic buffer, buff at low speed (1750
rpm – 2250 rpm), this will restore the
luster to the sanded surface. Using
a generous amount of rubbing com-
pound, apply it in a circular motion
with a soft wool pad. When buffing
has been completed, wash off the
rubbing compound with clean water,
and dry the surface.
To restore the gloss to the affected
area, use a high-grade marine or
automotive wax.
Repairs
During the life of your boat, some
damage to the gel coat surface is
unavoidable. We recommend repairs
done by trained, experienced profes-
sionals at your local marine dealer.
Scratches
If the scratch is in the gel coat
surface, not penetrating the fiber-
glass, use an automotive polishing
compound and rub it out. Apply the
compound by hand using a damp
rag or by using a power buffer. The
scratch may not entirely disappear,
but it should be noticeably better.
Gouges and Chips
Our recommended patching proce-
dure is to first clean the area needing
repair with an acetone solvent to
remove all traces of wax and oil.
Next, thoroughly mix one tablespoon
of “Patch Paste” with two or three
drops of catalyst on a scrap piece of
cardboard.
Apply the mixture to the pit, chip or
gouge with a single-edge razor blade,
matching the surface and contour of
the area being repaired. Apply slightly
more mixture to avoid having to fill
the damaged section a second time.
Allow the patch to harden thoroughly
for a minimum of two to three hours.
Using a fine grit “wet or dry” sand-
paper on a sanding block, wet-sand
the patch until it is level with the
surrounding surface. Finish with a
marine or automotive rubbing com-
pound using the same approach as
used for the scratches.
Refinishing
For a severely scratched or weathered
fiberglass boat that is no longer
restorable by using the previous
methods, it may then be necessary
to refinish it with two-package or
two-part aliphatic urethane enamel.
This can be done very effectively,
but it is recommended refinishing
should only be done by experienced
professionals.