Baller_ swbca Posted September 12, 2022 Baller_ Share Posted September 12, 2022 My 2004 ProStar lived its entire life under a boat lift cover with with its rear end facing the sun. The Gel Coat is oxidized there and rest of the boat looks like new. Needs buffing but how ? Are there buffing tools for a Dremel tool to buff inside those small spaces ? or what have you figured out ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Mastercrafter Posted September 12, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 12, 2022 Remove decals, rework entire area, and get new raised decals from Domed Numbers— They are not that expensive aftermarket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ swbca Posted September 12, 2022 Author Baller_ Share Posted September 12, 2022 I was wondering about that possibility. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted September 13, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 13, 2022 What @Mastercrafter said. I did that on my dad's Malibu a couple years ago and it turned out great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted September 13, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 13, 2022 If you go with flat vinyl instead of raised letters you can buff right over the vinyl. Eventually the vinyl will start to lose its color and you can use a 3M eraser wheel to remove it and replace. But then you can compound and buff right over the vinyl and keep it looking nice for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted September 13, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 13, 2022 You can buy small Dremel buffing wheels and compound for your Dremel tool. Make sure your Dremel has variable speed control and use a slower speed. A single speed tool spins too fast and will burn your finish. I buff between letters on my Nautique and it works very well. Just be patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ray Posted September 13, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 13, 2022 Protect your letters with 3m 471 vinyl tape, carefully cut the external profile with an exacto pointing toward the side of the letters, not the hull. ->Took me more than one day for 3 large Malibu stickers. Wet sand in between letters and use your small rotary buffer or a large one at an angle with light pressure to avoid heating the tape too much. For my project, the tape lasted for 4 wet sanding and 3 compound/polishing steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GaryJanzig Posted September 14, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 14, 2022 3M Restorer and wax, followed by meguiars cleaner wax, then meguiars flagship wax. Try that before wetsanding. It may take more than one attempt. I do it by hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skiphreak Posted September 16, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 16, 2022 +1 for Domed Numbers. Just recently purchased some Malibu specific lettering reg numbers and they look fantastic. High quality as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bbruzzese Posted September 21, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 21, 2022 great luck with Domed Numbers as well.I miss Smoothwatersports! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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