The Commander Project!

[2manymustangs]

Didn't you suggest I try and pull the fuel tanks out to clean them or do you think it is ok to leave them.
As you can see, they are kind of foamed in. I could always cut the foam out....

Is it possible to get some close up pics of how the gas tanks are set up? I would always remove them and flush them if its possible/feasible... At a minimum I wouild drain/flush them depending on how the boat is set up...

[riverrunner1984]

Is it possible to get some close up pics of how the gas tanks are set up? I would always remove them and flush them if its possible/feasible... At a minimum I wouild drain/flush them depending on how the boat is set up...

Ok cool thanks. I will try and get pics this afternoon or tomorrow depending on when this rain lets up.....Yes it is actually raining in CA lol

[2manymustangs]

Ok cool thanks. I will try and get pics this afternoon or tomorrow depending on when this rain lets up.....Yes it is actually raining in CA lol

Thank God for small miracles

Your only option may be to jack the hitch end of the trailer up and put a long length of hose on your tank outlets THEN use a few gas cans to flush/drain the tanks, letting all the gunk/wata settle into one can (it will separate and settle/end up in the bottom of the gas can)...

NO SMOKING!!!!!!!

[icb1]

Hey RR, if you color sand and polish the existing gel it will look great right after its done, however once it sees the sun it will return to its existing state, I know its not the popular answer but it would be a shame to do all the work, put it back together and wind up where you started. Re gel done right is expensive but will last you or the next guy a long time which adds value to your boat. If you go the Re gel route make sure they really know what they are doing. If you would like any help, please feel free to pm me.

[Eli]

Hey RR, if you color sand and polish the existing gel it will look great right after its done, however once it sees the sun it will return to its existing state, I know its not the popular answer but it would be a shame to do all the work, put it back together and wind up where you started. Re gel done right is expensive but will last you or the next guy a long time which adds value to your boat. If you go the Re gel route make sure they really know what they are doing. If you would like any help, please feel free to pm me.

That's interesting. Would you mind explaining why the color will return to the existing state?

How much would a re-gel cost and how much value would it add?


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[icb1]

That's interesting. Would you mind explaining why the color will return to the existing state?

How much would a re-gel cost and how much value would it add?


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Eli,
Gelcoat is petroleum based and once it dries out from the sun and chemical damage it becomes pours. Wet sanding and polishing helps close up the pours and seals the gelcoat giving it a nice new shine, but only for a short period of time. You can repeat the process but eventually you will sand through the color. An interesting fact is apply peanut butter to dry faded out gelcoat, wipe away and it will look new again from the oils.

As far as cost goes it all depends on how much work is involved. Use RR's boat as an example it could be from $5k to $10k to have it done properly. can it be done for cheaper? sure but you pay for what you get.

Value is determined by the end user, re gelcoating your boat will not add value to NADA. However if said end user is purchasing a boat they would gladly spend more on a boat that has already been restored.

[Eli]

Eli,
Gelcoat is petroleum based and once it dries out from the sun and chemical damage it becomes pours. Wet sanding and polishing helps close up the pours and seals the gelcoat giving it a nice new shine, but only for a short period of time. You can repeat the process but eventually you will sand through the color. An interesting fact is apply peanut butter to dry faded out gelcoat, wipe away and it will look new again from the oils.

As far as cost goes it all depends on how much work is involved. Use RR's boat as an example it could be from $5k to $10k to have it done properly. can it be done for cheaper? sure but you pay for what you get.

Value is determined by the end user, re gelcoating your boat will not add value to NADA. However if said end user is purchasing a boat they would gladly spend more on a boat that has already been restored.

Thank you!!!

If you re-gel coat it doesn't that have the same potential of fading with sun and chemical exposure? Or am I missing something?


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