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[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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[icb1]

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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All gelcoat will eventually have the same fate, best solution is to store indoors.

[Eli]

All gelcoat will eventually have the same fate, best solution is to store indoors.

Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to educate me. I find this stuff very interesting. ️

The first time I met TBI, he taught me how to pick out a good paint job from a bad one. Now, I'm always trying to touch people's boats lol.


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[Brian]

Let me know if you're interested in having the pump gone through, or want pricing on any rigging hardware. When I left Rex Marine a few years ago, I started my own marine parts and rigging/repair business and have been slowly growing it over the past year or so.

I'm also a dealer for Boat Candy too if you decide you wanna go that route =)

Brian
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[riverrunner1984]

Let me know if you're interested in having the pump gone through, or want pricing on any rigging hardware. When I left Rex Marine a few years ago, I started my own marine parts and rigging/repair business and have been slowly growing it over the past year or so.

I'm also a dealer for Boat Candy too if you decide you wanna go that route =)

Brian
714-686-0053
Midnight Performance

As a matter of fact, I need a couple items.
Swim step....Single or a pair with brackets (depending on the price of course)
Flip up bow light....Maybe LED or regular, depending on the price
ski tow

I think the color is anodized or brushed......whatever the silver looking finish is.

Do you work on place diverters? I need 2 hoses from the pump to the jet