Time for a serious cleanup

[pbarwick]

I just bought a 1995 Sport Nautique that runs great, but is in need of a serious cleaning and polishing. What do you all recommend for oxidation/no shine on the hull and yellowing on the white vinyl interior?
Also the teak is in bad shape. It is still solid, but really dried out and bleached. I will sand with the teak wool(bronze I believe) and oil it. But I am wondering about any wood protectors that are good to keep teak pretty.
The last part that needs a redo is the pin stripping - any idea where I can pick up decal sets with good prices? I just need the pin stripping for now and the smaller Nautique decals on the back of boat and each rear quarter saying EFI nautiques, etc.

Thank you all ahead of time for your responses.

[MinnesotaNautique]

RE: Time for a serious cleanup

For cleaning the vinyl: Magic Erasers work very well...some people use the cleaner Fantastik
Teak: Purchase a teaking cleaning kit ( I can't remember any names) as you need to clean and sand it throughly before applying the oil.
Water Spots: Vingegar and water
Not sure about he decals, I'm sure several others will chime in...

[wake_fun]

RE: Time for a serious cleanup

For the outside you will have to get a high speed buffer with an oxidation remover or some kind of compound. Polish and wax after that with a foam pad. Look at some 3M products.
I just use Fantastik inside with 303 Protectant after that.
Here is what I did to my teak platform:

http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/m...921/79854.html

[Ski]

RE: Time for a serious cleanup

Try Star brite Hull cleaner on the hull it is great stuff, Star brite Teak Cleaner works well on the Teak. I found the Hull cleaner at WalMart or Overton's.

[ClemsonDave]

RE: Time for a serious cleanup

For the vinyl, I use Greased Lightning and a stiff bristle brush. Don't push hard with the brush, just a light touch. I think the light touch allows the tips of the bristles to get into the texture of the vinyl. Then follow with a vinyl/leather conditioner.