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Topic : Shiney Decks

How do you chaps get the amazing shine on the decks of your FRP boats, mine has a dull look to it and does not look half as nice. Sorry, I know it is a bit of a tarty question.


Posted: 18/03/2005 10:09:25
By: Tom
G6 car polish and a polishing mop, or G3 and elbow grease.


Posted: 18/03/2005 10:52:22
By: Chris
new full gloss finishes are 'off the gun' spray finish, which is hard to emulate, but the cutting compound polishing method mentioned above can keep a quality finish shiny deck looking good. unfortunately, this  will not make a good finish out of a poor one!


Posted: 18/03/2005 11:34:57
By: john
Be very careful of the ingredients in any polish you use, and avoid any containing silicon. These give a good finish, but if you have any damage to the deck in the future, they make it very difficult (read; impossible) to get the repair laminate to adhere to the existing structure properly. Someone told me this is because the silicon (and/or teflon?) bonds to the existing paint/gelcoat at a molecular level-ask a chemist for more info!


Posted: 18/03/2005 12:03:53
By: BmaxRog
It's not tarty Tom,  we all like to swagger into the boatpark with our newly varnished / painted yacht!


Posted: 18/03/2005 13:12:41
By: Jon
You use varnish on boats?


Posted: 18/03/2005 14:29:52
By: Born in the last 30 years
G3& powered lamb's wool mop look like new yacht (keep g3 wet with a little water while buffing)


Posted: 18/03/2005 16:14:43
By: Boat builder
Thanks guys, looks like what I was trying to avoid...... Hard work and elbow grease, I am sure the outcome will be worth it!


Posted: 19/03/2005 18:33:51
By: Tom

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