De-oxidizing with Decals

[johnjmurray]

Does anyone know if there is a good way to de-oxidize gelcoat without taking off the decals? As you can see the PO had done a poor job of re-decaling. My concern is the current decals are still good so I don't want to pay for new decals if I don't have to. If I do need new decals does anyone know of a good source for a good price? I called Midwest CC and they can get identical ones for around $285, that seems like a good price but I didn't know if there are better options. Thanks!

[TRBenj]

RE: De-oxidizing with Decals

To restore the color, you'll very likely have to wetsand, followed by a good buffing (compound, polish). Its pretty tedious to sand around decals, but very possible. When buffing, you can go right over them if youre careful.

[johnjmurray]

RE: De-oxidizing with Decals

Thanks TRBenj, well now I just need to figure out whether or not it's worth the effort to go around the decals or best to peel them off and then wetsand and buff. I will probably start over this fall with new decals.

[ABEL]

RE: De-oxidizing with Decals

we are just now finishing completely wet sanding our whole 1991 SN, our local shop made identical decals the whole set for a mear 180 bucks..and he is going to install them