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GrandpaSteve
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Painted, polished, and ready to splash 2016
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Navman
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turning 30
The Optimist II is turning 30 this year. After having her (1986 E-38) for our first season we couldn't be any happier. I decided to give her the total Spa package. Kudos to "Maine sail" on his very detailed procedure for bringing a faded hull back to life. Here are the before and after photos. Hope I've attached them correctly.
The Optimist II is turning 30 this year. After having her (1986 E-38) for our first season we couldn't be any happier. I decided to give her the total Spa package. Kudos to "Maine sail" on his very detailed procedure for bringing a faded hull back to life. Here are the before and after photos. Hope I've attached them correctly.
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Shiny! Just curious, is that the factory cove stripe? My '84 has the usual thick gelcoat band.
GrandpaSteve
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Factory cove stripe
Different boat, but as far as I can tell my 32-3 cove stripe is factory, no sign of gelcoat proud of the hull.
Different boat, but as far as I can tell my 32-3 cove stripe is factory, no sign of gelcoat proud of the hull.
actually I'm not sure how to do this from my phone!
Gorgeous!
Do you have a link to Maine Sail's procedure? I have a bit of "spa work" I want to do, as well.
Navman
Member III
I like shiny things
bgary,
Here is the link to Main sail and his very thorough description on the hows and whys. http://www.sailnet.com/forums/gear-maintenance/52772-tips-compound-polish-wax.html
He is very specific on what type of polisher and different compound, micro scratch removers and wax. Do not skimp on his direction and you will be pleased. I had though to begin with the 800 grit wet sanding as per his instruction for a really faded hull ( see photos). So I did a 3x4 section with 800 and then 1000 wet sand. I then did another section using just the compound and determined that I could skip the wet sanding. I bought the Makita polisher, all of the recommended bonnets, I used the 3M compound, then the Finesse It, and finally hand waxed with micro fiber rags using the Collinite fleet wax. It took me 2.5 days to do my 38 by myself and I was feeling very poorly ( sick). I had to work on though as I have a torn out kitchen at home which also needs my attention, so I had to get it done. I f I was feeling up to snuff I know I could have gotten it done in two days. I did one side in its entirety then moved my scaffold to the other and completed it. Once she is sp-lashed I am goping to get the 3" polished and do my decks, then she will really sparkle. I bought two of all of the wax and compound and finesse it, but used only one of each and had some left over. I will be returning the unused materials as they were expensive. I also bought two of each type of bonnet but again used only one of each.
Hope this helps and happy buffing to you!
P.S.
this guy Maine sail has some very informative and insightful articles on an array of boating subjects with excellent photo documentation
bgary,
Here is the link to Main sail and his very thorough description on the hows and whys. http://www.sailnet.com/forums/gear-maintenance/52772-tips-compound-polish-wax.html
He is very specific on what type of polisher and different compound, micro scratch removers and wax. Do not skimp on his direction and you will be pleased. I had though to begin with the 800 grit wet sanding as per his instruction for a really faded hull ( see photos). So I did a 3x4 section with 800 and then 1000 wet sand. I then did another section using just the compound and determined that I could skip the wet sanding. I bought the Makita polisher, all of the recommended bonnets, I used the 3M compound, then the Finesse It, and finally hand waxed with micro fiber rags using the Collinite fleet wax. It took me 2.5 days to do my 38 by myself and I was feeling very poorly ( sick). I had to work on though as I have a torn out kitchen at home which also needs my attention, so I had to get it done. I f I was feeling up to snuff I know I could have gotten it done in two days. I did one side in its entirety then moved my scaffold to the other and completed it. Once she is sp-lashed I am goping to get the 3" polished and do my decks, then she will really sparkle. I bought two of all of the wax and compound and finesse it, but used only one of each and had some left over. I will be returning the unused materials as they were expensive. I also bought two of each type of bonnet but again used only one of each.
Hope this helps and happy buffing to you!
P.S.
this guy Maine sail has some very informative and insightful articles on an array of boating subjects with excellent photo documentation
Alan Gomes
Sustaining Partner
Beautiful work! Makes my arms ache just looking at it!
Thank you, and, yes, Maine Sail has some amazingly useful info out there. Just hadn't seen this one.
My immediate goal is fairly modest - my blue sheer-stripe shows the "ghost" of the old state-registration numbers... the stripe has oxidized to the point where the unfaded parts are prominent, and I'd like to "bring it back", but want to do it carefully to make sure I don't go through the pigment and create bigger issues for myself.
I will read and absorb. Thanks!
Navman
Member III
another great link
Here is another great link with a whole series of "how to" projects. http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/boat_projects I believe this is Main sail's work or he contributes. Re-mounted my refurbished bulkhead instruments using butyl tape as page suggested and it has turned out great. Am reading up on the process for cleaning the heat exchanger as that is my next project, then on to the infamous fuel tank inspection ports once she is launched.
Here is another great link with a whole series of "how to" projects. http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/boat_projects I believe this is Main sail's work or he contributes. Re-mounted my refurbished bulkhead instruments using butyl tape as page suggested and it has turned out great. Am reading up on the process for cleaning the heat exchanger as that is my next project, then on to the infamous fuel tank inspection ports once she is launched.
907Juice
Continuously learning
Alan Gomes
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What a thing of beauty! Maybe you mentioned it elsewhere, but are you doing the install yourself? Report back on how that all goes.
Schrewsburyduo
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ready to splash in NJ
Can't wait until the first sail of the season.
Can't wait until the first sail of the season.
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The day i purchaed in 1999
The day i purchaed in 1999
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