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OK…it’s taking longer than expected but the results are coming out OK. The new gel coat is buffing up very easily because it’s not as hard as the old gel coat. I was getting concerned that I couldn’t get the old gel coat to a good sheen but discovered that I was only being stingy with the rubbing compound. With copious amounts applied to the buffer/polisher the old gel coat does shine up quickly. I’m not sure that I have enough compound but it will be close (I’m ordering another quart this weekend to be sure). I’ll focus on the bottoms first because I can do the sides later with the boat assembled if I happen to run out.

In some spots, there is a difference in the color between the old and new gel coat. The old gel coat seems to have turned a little dark-greenish in spots. It’s not something you would notice outside of 5′ away … and I almost think it has an interesting look when you do notice it. However, once graphics are applied, it probably won’t be visible at all. Click to enlarge the photo. I have some well needed help coming in on Sunday to help me sand the remaining areas on this hull and get started on the other one.

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