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Sluggoslinger · 04-23-2006, 03:42 PM

I have a 1993 Mako and the gellcoat turns a dull white by spring. Every year I use a rubbing compound followed by wax and finally a finishing wax. Every year it turns out a nice bright white but this year I wanted to see if I could bring back some of that nice off white yellow color it had when it was new. I was wondering if there were any waxes out there that can give it that new look. Is my only hope to just keep it the shiny white? Is there a yellow wax that can restore that color?

BTW, took it for the first spin yesterday with the new honda motor to start the break-in. I can't believe the difference from the old 2-stroke. its like a new boat!

04-23-2006, 03:42 PM	#1
Sluggoslinger Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Corona Del Mar, CA Posts: 794	Bringing the gelcoat back to life. Which wax? I have a 1993 Mako and the gellcoat turns a dull white by spring. Every year I use a rubbing compound followed by wax and finally a finishing wax. Every year it turns out a nice bright white but this year I wanted to see if I could bring back some of that nice off white yellow color it had when it was new. I was wondering if there were any waxes out there that can give it that new look. Is my only hope to just keep it the shiny white? Is there a yellow wax that can restore that color? BTW, took it for the first spin yesterday with the new honda motor to start the break-in. I can't believe the difference from the old 2-stroke. its like a new boat!