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  • JDusza
    • Oct 2013
    • 16

    • United States

    • Ski Nautique Barefoot Nautique

    Prep for New Graphics

    Hi,
    I am going to put new lettering on a 1992 Barefoot Nautique. Of course, once I remove the old letters, there will be a difference in hull color due to sun fading. I had in mind I would use a polishing compound like Dupont #7. A friend suggested wet sanding.
    Any recommendations are appreciated.
    Thanks,
    J
  • s_kelley2000
    1,000 Post Club Member
    • Nov 2007
    • 1575
    • Fort Meadow Recevoir

    • Mass

    • 2012 Super Air Nautique 230 1999 Nautique Super Sport with 502 Python (for Sale)

    #2
    What color boat and how faded is it? If it's dark blue, black or red then wetsanding will probably be needed. You can always start with a heavy cut compound and see how it works. If it seems to be bringing the faded color back then stick with it, otherwise wet sand, compound and then polish.
    Shawn

    2012 Blue Metal Flake SAN 230

    1999 Black and Tan Python 502 Powered Super Sport (for Sale)

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    • JDusza
      • Oct 2013
      • 16

      • United States

      • Ski Nautique Barefoot Nautique

      #3
      Color is mustard yellow. With the old graphic off you can definitely see a color shift.
      What grits should I be using? What is a heavy cut compound?
      Thanks.
      J

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      • s_kelley2000
        1,000 Post Club Member
        • Nov 2007
        • 1575
        • Fort Meadow Recevoir

        • Mass

        • 2012 Super Air Nautique 230 1999 Nautique Super Sport with 502 Python (for Sale)

        #4
        Heavy Cut compound is a grittier compound that will cut through the oxidation quicker. Many brands make it. 3M is probably the best but I have had good luck with Starbrite and was able to find it at a local hardware store when I needed it.

        http://www.wholesalemarine.com/starb...TZY9Br8obw_wcB
        Shawn

        2012 Blue Metal Flake SAN 230

        1999 Black and Tan Python 502 Powered Super Sport (for Sale)

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        • JDusza
          • Oct 2013
          • 16

          • United States

          • Ski Nautique Barefoot Nautique

          #5
          Well,... you can tell I was nervous about cutting too deep and ruining the finish. I didn't need to be.
          I first tried a 1200 wet sand paper (recommended by a friend as used on their Nautique). Works okay, but, seems like too much labor. We worked our way down to a 400 grit wet sandpaper and have probably the best results we're gonna get. The yellow is not quite a dead-on match but it seems the further we go, the less payback we're getting. And, it does look good. So, we're using a 400 wet sand followed by a 1200 wet sand to stat polishing it out, followed by 3M polish, then wax. Phew!
          I expect to be able to use a machine for the polish and wax. But, right now, it's hand work.
          Thanks for the help and the confidence boost!
          J

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          • shag
            1,000 Post Club Member
            • Jul 2003
            • 2217

            • Florida


            #6
            Correct craft used some of the thickest gelcoats.... I have actually wet sanded a boat twice (after several years) and still the gel coat shines...

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            • JDusza
              • Oct 2013
              • 16

              • United States

              • Ski Nautique Barefoot Nautique

              #7
              So far, so good. It's coming out nice.
              J

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