Anyone Fiberglass Guys Out There?

[Nitroboy91]

Hey guys, I have a Skeeter SK2000 Bass Boat that the Fiberglass has faded pretty good on. Whenever we get it wet or when we polish it, it has a beautiful shine with a silver sparkle in it, but always fades away within a day. Me and my dad have tried everything we know of to bring back the shine, but just don't know what to do, Anyone able to help? I can pictures if you want.

Thanks,
Garrett.

 

[scoobydoo2u]

I believe I would rough it up with scotch-brite or fine sandpaper and give it a good clear coat of paint. I was amazed at the improvement of a new clear coat on fiberglass bass boats, its really does make the sparkle come back again. Wait for others to chime in on this answer though because I wouldn't want to make your problems any worse!

 

[solly69]

are you using actual polish of just a rag and a bit of water or something... if not try some actual polish and see where you get.. otherwise i would recomend giving it a LIGHT sand (wet rub) and then a coat of clear and see how it comes up

 

[hamz9561]

If the polishing doesn't work, then it is time to give it a shot of clear-coat.

 

[solly69]

If the polishing doesn't work, then it is time to give it a shot of clear-coat.

exactly what i was trying to say... just thought he mightn be using actual polish thats why i suggested that 1st

 

[Rolex]

Before you start recoating it, try buffing it out with auto polishing compound and an electric buffer. What you have is a worn, aged surface, and the buffing will smooth it off, restoring the gleam.

 

[Nitroboy91]

Yes we have used just normal polish and have even tried marine polish but it hasn't helped. We have a little orbital buffer, or do we need something bigger then that? And what polish would you recommend?

 

[Rolex]

You need a high speed orbital buffer, like this one.

Not the slow random orbital which is only good for buffing a wax job, but the high speed (usually 2 speed) auto grinder type with buffing pads.

If it's really dull, you need a can of rubbing compound followed by polishing compound, then the wax or glaze.