I'm a detailer here in Louisiana, I do a lot of boats of different sizes. I actually enjoy bringing the gloss back on gel coats, I start on a bay boat this week which is very oxidized.
looks great bassgeek. i did mine a few weeks ago. i did exactly what your friend did except i finished with 2000 grit used a wool buffing pad. i also used pro tec nu paint moisturizer and then their polish. yours looks great that flake is really popping now
@@BassGeek Understand, at the boat ramp and see young guns with new trucks and new 20' rangers. I purchased the 96 new and the motor started costing to much to keep it going. Made a move and glad I did. Love the boat and the 4stroke. Use about 1/3 of the gas I did in old boat too, FLC
@@FishingLakeCountry Yeah I've been on the fence for a while. Buy new or just repower. I think I'll end up repowering the old triton. Hey if anyone want's to get me a boat deal I'm open lol
On my boat the white paint is yellowing (mainly at the top of the boat) will this method be effective for the yellow areas. You made that look easy.Nice video .
This will work for a boat that you use on the regular, but if youre restoring an old boat, you wont be able to hand sand the oxidation off. Youll need to wet sand with an orbitor.
I followed the steps in the video and seem to have some pretty good results. Then within a few weeks, the fiberglass feels rough again and has lost luster. Do I need to go back over it again using the same method or is there something else I may be missing?
Nice! I cant wait to do this to my new skeeter. I just bought a 99 zx185C that looks very similar to yours. However mine is primarily a deep burgundy red and has black trim. It looks a little rough, but not quite as bad as yours did in the beginning. I detail cars so I figure I can probably do my new boat as well
nice guys! so i refurbished my 14’ fiberglass boat meaning sanded, repaired deep scratches with materials from jamestown distributors in RI. then painted the boat a dirty tan and finally added my camo stencils. my question is there a good spray on uv inhibitor you can recommend? how about keith poche today huh? lol fantastic!
I am fishing lake Cumberland this weekend, I know there is going to be a cold front that will take the air temperature from 70 to 50. But I know there is going to be a full moon so what do you think I should do
Mothers makes some there are a lot of new "boat" or "marine" waxes out there now and NuFinish is another good one. Just be sure it's save for Gel Coats.
That really turned out well. You did a fantastic job. Where did you find that sanding block with the two different grits on it? I thought that was pretty slick I've never seen anything like that. Of course I've really never looked hard seeing that until now that I now know it exists. The pad that you use with the machine is it a special grit? I know certain colors of pads are used for different things but is the one you use just a general purpose one that you could use for almost anything as far as applying wax or compound. Thanks for sharing your knowledge you really did make it look easy.
You don't need sandpaper unless it's severely oxidized. Wool pad and compound will work great. You want to leave as much gel-coat as you can. Sandpaper will remove some of that.
Please watch ANY of my videos and never wetsand again, ever. It's a great vid, you guys did a great job bringing back the surface but I'm telling you that you didn't need to do any of that. Well, most of that.
At a point you can't sand anymore. It becomes a job for a pro. My boat is at that point. I just say oh well as long as the fish still bite I'm still gonna fish it. hahaha Sorry.
Bass Nazi LOL Yeah I don’t mind constructively criticizing the video but no need to be a dick. As the old saying goes there’s more than one way to skin a cat. Lol thanks man
@@BassGeek lol trust me i get exactly what you mean, but I was honestly surprised they actually left a comment to begin with instead of just thumbs down.
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I'm a detailer here in Louisiana, I do a lot of boats of different sizes. I actually enjoy bringing the gloss back on gel coats, I start on a bay boat this week which is very oxidized.
Shew I need to bring you my Triton.
@@BassGeek are you in Louisiana?
@@MrRedex88 nope Tn
Where at in Louisiana? I need my pro craft done
Cajun Kevin, I’m in Avoyelles parish and have a Ranger that needs some TLC. How can I contact you
Spray wax when Sanding worked beautifully for me. Also baby oil worked great for sanding with water. Baby oil cuts the grime and oxidation quickly.
Good tip
im starting on a skeeter fish and ski and so far its coming out good
Heck yeah. Just remember to keep it sealed and waxed after.
Thanks for posting this, it's helped me to decide to put some light sandpaper and buffing to the old Skeeter.
Great let us know how it turns out.
Excellent job guys and thanks for the helpful information I’m doing my Bass Cat this weekend so this was perfect
Anytime sir.
looks great bassgeek. i did mine a few weeks ago. i did exactly what your friend did except i finished with 2000 grit used a wool buffing pad. i also used pro tec nu paint moisturizer and then their polish. yours looks great that flake is really popping now
Awesome tips man. We aren't pro's this is just something we tried and it turned out great. Nice way to perk up an old boat. PS I LOVE YA JIGS.
@@BassGeek no thats what im saying im def no pro either and think yalls turned out great. Thanks for the kind words. Ps your videos are awesome
10-4 sir I understand. There was another dude who was just a ahole. You totally came about it correctly. Again thanks for the tips and jigs.
Looking Good! I liked the before and after pics
Thanks
Done this last year the easy way. Took my old 96 as a trade and towed a 2018 Triton TX18 home.FLC.
Congrats on the new boat but that's not a option for a lot of us.
@@BassGeek Understand, at the boat ramp and see young guns with new trucks and new 20' rangers. I purchased the 96 new and the motor started costing to much to keep it going. Made a move and glad I did. Love the boat and the 4stroke. Use about 1/3 of the gas I did in old boat too, FLC
@@FishingLakeCountry Yeah I've been on the fence for a while. Buy new or just repower. I think I'll end up repowering the old triton. Hey if anyone want's to get me a boat deal I'm open lol
Mine shines great wet but also it’s oxidized and has a grit rough texture. Should I wet sand?
Hummmm Try a small spot
Great job guys! Jeremy, can you recommend a wax brand that would be good to use after buffing?
I’ll make sure he see’s this
Amazing what a little elbow grease will do! Great info!
Yup cleans up nice
Great job guy's. My boat looks like heck right now but I'm sure she'll love me after this.
Eddie Reece Awesome Good Luck
On my boat the white paint is yellowing (mainly at the top of the boat) will this method be effective for the yellow areas. You made that look easy.Nice video .
It is really. I’m not sure about the yellowing.
Will follow your process
Hunter Horizon 23 Sailboat Kept Essex Coast I live in London...
Chris McCartney Hello London! Good luck!
This will work for a boat that you use on the regular, but if youre restoring an old boat, you wont be able to hand sand the oxidation off. Youll need to wet sand with an orbitor.
Yeah we were wet sanding it but your right you might need a orbiter but you have to be careful not to get to the paint
I followed the steps in the video and seem to have some pretty good results. Then within a few weeks, the fiberglass feels rough again and has lost luster. Do I need to go back over it again using the same method or is there something else I may be missing?
You will have to keep a good wax on it
@@BassGeek is there a wax you recommend? Thanks!
Nice! I cant wait to do this to my new skeeter. I just bought a 99 zx185C that looks very similar to yours. However mine is primarily a deep burgundy red and has black trim. It looks a little rough, but not quite as bad as yours did in the beginning. I detail cars so I figure I can probably do my new boat as well
Good deal and keep us posted how it turns out.
nice guys! so i refurbished my 14’ fiberglass boat meaning sanded, repaired deep scratches with materials from jamestown distributors in RI. then painted the boat a dirty tan and finally added my camo stencils. my question is there a good spray on uv inhibitor you can recommend?
how about keith poche today huh? lol fantastic!
Meguiars makes a whole line of stuff. That's who most guys I know that have done this use.
BassGeek yep yep that’s what i was thinking. low and behold i have some n the garage
@@duckhead0 Be sure it's safe for gel coats.
I am fishing lake Cumberland this weekend, I know there is going to be a cold front that will take the air temperature from 70 to 50. But I know there is going to be a full moon so what do you think I should do
I would say they will eat like crazy and be ready to bed.
Great video. I was impressed. Thanks
Is it Necessary to sand first? I'm trying to clean my husband's boat and afraid to mess things up. You just take 2000 grit sandpaper over it lightly?
Yeah just a little and wet sand only
What is a brand of wax would you use? Thanks guys, great how to video!
Mothers makes some there are a lot of new "boat" or "marine" waxes out there now and NuFinish is another good one. Just be sure it's save for Gel Coats.
came here for oxidation removal , done followed you from the intro cause its cool lol
hahahaha Thanks.
Hey guys. About to do this to 89 Procraft fish and ski. What do you use to clean out the black run rail?
Let me see what he used. I'll get back to ya on that one.
BassGeek and where did you catch that Muskie in the intro? Haven’t fished for those since moving from Kentucky!!!
@@seanconley9784 Man that's a little lake I keep secret sorry. It's public but it's super small.
BassGeek Hey If it’s loaded with Musk’s I would too!!! Lol
Great job! I have a dealership and we pay someone I’m going to try this! Thank you
Thanks
@@BassGeek you’re welcome!
Nice job, Jeremy!
Lol what about me?
Good camera work @bassgeek
@@stevenguthriefishing6857 Yeah one of the Real UA-camrs should hire me as a camera guy. lol
Yeah maybe mike watts could hire you so he can concentrate on out fishing tackle junkie 81 lol 😂
Steven Guthrie Fishing Lol What’s the Pay Watts????
Hey bass geek when fishing 20 feet of water what oz tungsten would you use on a t rig with neither a craw or creature bait peg or un peg?
MyTopSpinner depending on current, wind, bait, etc. any were from. 1/4 to a 1/2 with the 3/8 being the starting point
@@BassGeek oh ok. Do you peg it or not throwing it open water
Open I don’t peg or peg a foot or two up
Nice job Guys now I know what to do when my boat gets like that.
Thanks bro. Loving the you're pumping out vids.
@@BassGeek Yeah I should have another one out soon.
Where did you get those foam buffing pads
I'm not sure where my buddy picked those up at. Sorry.
I was worried what it looks like now one year later. Can you do a follow up video or pictures?
Yeah that would great. It still looks awesome however.
@@BassGeek However...?
Vaughan Littleton Sorry nothing after that It still looks great. Hahaha
Dude looks awesome but a ton of work. Nice job
Yeah it is. But it does look great when ya done
Can you recommend a good wax
Mothers makes a good one and the liquid nu finish is good. Just make sure it is safe for Gel Coats.
I'm looking on a video for replacing boat lids??
That's one I don't have. Sorry.
Great job and tip guys!!
Thanks brother.
That really turned out well. You did a fantastic job. Where did you find that sanding block with the two different grits on it? I thought that was pretty slick I've never seen anything like that. Of course I've really never looked hard seeing that until now that I now know it exists.
The pad that you use with the machine is it a special grit? I know certain colors of pads are used for different things but is the one you use just a general purpose one that you could use for almost anything as far as applying wax or compound.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge you really did make it look easy.
Thank you we just found it at Lowes.
@@BassGeek thank you my friend I'm going to head to their website right now. Appreciate the information and appreciate you taking the time to answer.
Nice job
Thanks
Hank, that's why I like my aluminum Triton, treat it like a car paint job. Wash & wax
If we where smart that's what we all would be running. lol
Hey Hey Hank, how ya like the Fun at Cherokee this week ? 😉🎣👍🎣
I figured they would be bedding. I’ll be on a little lake just east of them and I hope the same thing is going on
So the key is to wet sand with 1000 to 2000 grit paper then use your pgoduct
Yeah just go a fine with the sand paper as you can. Then seal it with a good wax that's safe for gelcoats.
You don't need sandpaper unless it's severely oxidized. Wool pad and compound will work great. You want to leave as much gel-coat as you can. Sandpaper will remove some of that.
Please watch ANY of my videos and never wetsand again, ever.
It's a great vid, you guys did a great job bringing back the surface but I'm telling you that you didn't need to do any of that. Well, most of that.
Hey sure.
Great video. I definitely needed some info on this technique.
Yeah you wait till ya see mine you won’t want to be seen in it. Lol
Great video Guy`s!!
Thank you sir.
Great video 👍 keep it up
Thanks man.
Great video
Thank you sir.
What boat is that?
That's a Skeeter I don't remember the year it's a buddys.
great video buddy
Thanks man you tha dude!
SO WHAT ABOUT - ALUMINUM & CHROME ?
Roy,
I would give Brasso or Never Dull a try first. Both products are great for cleaning and polishing bare metals.
Jeremy is the man
I’m afraid my paint is too far gone. It’s all rough and faded.
Mine is on my boat. Try it on a small spot I mean you won’t hurt it but you will know for sure
What if the oxidation is so bad that it’s got your boat looking a different color?
At a point you can't sand anymore. It becomes a job for a pro. My boat is at that point. I just say oh well as long as the fish still bite I'm still gonna fish it. hahaha Sorry.
nice
Oh yeah.
Of Course we could leave our boats oxidized &
tell everyone we had it sprayed with matte.
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That’s what I’m gonna say about mine lol
Lol was easy to tell where the dislike come from.
Bass Nazi LOL Yeah I don’t mind constructively criticizing the video but no need to be a dick. As the old saying goes there’s more than one way to skin a cat. Lol thanks man
@@BassGeek lol trust me i get exactly what you mean, but I was honestly surprised they actually left a comment to begin with instead of just thumbs down.
Very informative I need to do this to mine lol
Lol yours looked good the last time I was on it
Stress cracks! I see stress cracks! Lol sorry
Maybe in my face lol
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yes indeed. thanks
JESUS CHRIST IS THE WAY THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE!!!!
Amen
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Thank you.