After reading a bunch about about how to make dull hulls look new again, I decided to try the Vertglas restoration kit. I am very pleased with the results.
The kit was $75.00, and I spent about six hours on the project, but it was fun, satisfying and the results speak for themselves...
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I posted before and after pics at this address. Its easy to see which is which. Thanks to those of you that recommened this product. I can't say if the boat is slower or faster with this treatment -- heck --- this boat is far better at sailing than its Captain... but it sure doesn't look like an '83.
Looks great. What did you do about the textured surfaces on the top side?
Vertglas recommends you use a soft cloth instead of their special applicator to apply the product to the non-skid. I tried it both ways... didn't seem to matter which one I used. The key is multiple (9)thin coats. By the time you finished one hull, the other was dry, so the process went quickly. First 4 coats didn't look very even, but by 6th and successive coats, it smoothed out and looked great.
Before you spend $75, try a soft bristle brush and a can $1 of Bon Ami.
Doug
i used soft scub and a power wool car polisher. the same way they polish surfboards. this will remove the oxidation and small scatches. now that its clean use a basic wax to keep the shine. IMO carnuba and elbow grease the best.