One of the most important boating skills you will learn is proper boat maintenance. A boat is not like a car, and unless you use a full-service marina, you need to be consistent and careful to keep it smooth, safe, and running properly.
Manage Your Gelcoat with the Right Materials
Salt, water and wind all pose challenges to the ocean surface. In order to give the gelcoat surface of your newly built yacht or boat a perfect shine and luster, the key component is the outer layer of the gelcoat. For yachts, gelcoat surfaces are durable and resistant to UV damage and harsh offshore conditions, but they must maintain a long service life. A well-maintained gelcoat surface is about more than just appearance. You can also protect your yacht or boat from salt, dirt, mold, and excessive moisture with a well-preserved gelcoat surface.
Paint Rectification
The quality of the surface finish and coating can be taken to the next level by sanding or polishing, or removing smaller imperfections like orange peel for a better shine.
Marine topcoats are applied after surface preparation to ensure the topcoat adheres to the substrate and provides a long-lasting topcoat that resists all weather conditions.
Surface Buffing and Finishing
To restore the shine of the boat’s fiberglass gel coat by removing imperfections, discoloration and scrapes in the surface, increasing the body shine and its original lively look. Pure polish over-coated with wax maintains this high gloss of the boat’s paint. This polishing is suitable only if the boat demands light refinishing. Instead, a stronger rubbing compound is more appropriate if the surface is excessively pitted or dull. It will keep the boat exterior clean and rust free.
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