1989 MAXUM 20' bowrider has major oxidation on the burgundy/maroon hull. What is the best remedy? Rubbing compound then a cleaner then a good coat of wax? Will that do it? Help
I'm going to say VASELINE just to get a bunch of responses.....:joyous:
Like Bondo said, you're going to have to give it some elbow grease with compounding, buffing, and waxing. For a long term solution, which probably isn't in the cards for a '89 boat, you could look at painting or a vinyl wrap.
Maddie was in big bold white tape letters on this boat, once it was off, underneath was the original deep blue color, Vaseline brought all color, & shine, back as you can see.
I like to begin with Maguires oxidation remover followed by 3m finesse it with a high speed buffer and then a top coat of marine synthetic wax. I my dad has a 1978 Bayliner that shines like new when its done. If it is really bad start with 1000 grit 3m disc orbital wet sanding. I use a cheep electric 5 inch sander and a spray bottle on the gelcoat. keep the electric sander dry! I have done over 50 other boats with the same process.
Fastest thing I have used is Gibbs penetrant. It's kind of pricey for a spray can but it does a great job. My 1990 Sea Nymph 195 GLS was heavily oxidized when I got it. It looks fantastic now, used less than a quarter can for the whole boat. Old cotton T shirts to wipe it with. I spent two hours on the whole thing.
I used Vertglas on my old Skeeter ... It shined like new, and stayed that way for another 8 years ... I sold it, so don't know how much longer the oxidation stayed away ...
