faded painted alluminium boat restoration

[ma160802]

Hi does anyone know what is the best way to restore faded paint on my 1998 475 qintrex ? what are the best products to use and how do i apply them? and what is the easiest way to do this?

Edited December 12, 2011 by matt_azza

[Fab1]

HI,

Test a small area somewhere on the hull that will not be noticed and get hold of a small tin of rubbing compound/cutting compound and a old rag(terry towling very good for this)and dab a small amount of compound on rag and rub area with moderate pressure until you restore the shine and go over area with a clean cotton rag afterwards.BE CAREFULL YOU DO NOT OVER DO IT AS WHAT IS HAPPENING IS YOUR REMOVING A EXTREMLY FINE LAYER OF THE SURFACE OF THE PAINT(THAT,S BECOME OXIDISED) AND YOU COULD RUB RIGHT THROUGH AND EXPOSE BARE ALUMINIUM AND HAVE NO OPTION BUT RESPRAY THE AREA. you will see it buff up nice and shiny.(any of the auto stores sell many types of brands and they all do a good job.) Just follow the instructions.

As for the best way to restore it,s shine is to use a polishing machine with a lambs wool cover and rubbing compound folowed by a sponge cover and burnishing cream applied by machine but this method is much easier to burn through the paint and expose bare metal when used by the inexperienced.I would recommend that you do the boat by hand if you havn,t had previous experience using a polisher/buffer.

I hope this helps.

Fabian.

[ma160802]

Hi does anyone know what is the best way to restore faded paint on my 1998 475 qintrex ? what are the best products to use and how do i apply them? and what is the easiest way to do this?

does maguiars oxidation remover work???????

[Rafinx]

Maybe try ultimate compound by that brand. I used it on my car. Works a treat, oh and clear coat safe .