Dull Fiberglass - Maxum Boat Owners Club

djsxr · 02-23-2008, 07:55 AM

Has anyone used the acrylic sealer products? I was going to compound and then wax to restore the shine. There are allot of people talking about the good and bad things with using the acrylic sealer just don't know which is the best choice?

seapuppy · 03-11-2008, 08:48 PM

I'd always heard that they turn yellow in the sun....I'd stay away from them just to be safe....

Brit Rider · 03-11-2008, 10:15 PM

I don't see the point in them personally.... takes a good few years for the gel to fade so why not just buff it up every few years.

An electric buffer, a high grade rubbing compound and decent polish should get your gel looking like new in no time!

seapuppy · 03-12-2008, 01:35 AM

I agree with with BR...use rubbing compound designed for fiberglass and a good polish or wax will do alot better than an acrylic spray on ....

Brit Rider · 03-13-2008, 06:47 PM

SeaPuppy when are we going to begin charging for all this advice?! haha we could be The Maxum boat gurus

seapuppy · 03-13-2008, 08:16 PM

I think we should collaborate and make a killing on maxum boats .com...do we charge by the pitcher or keg??

Brit Rider · 03-13-2008, 11:31 PM

With current prices... by the gallon of Gas I'd say!

seapuppy · 03-13-2008, 11:57 PM

yep....gas would be good....

Brit Rider · 03-14-2008, 11:13 AM

We're upto about $8.58 a gallon over here in the UK now (£1.12 a litre) - It's insane... am not looking forward to filling the boat up for the first time this year!

Ah well.. Love the boat! (Bring-On-Another-Thousand)

seapuppy · 03-14-2008, 06:44 PM

DANG!!!..8.50 a gal???.....crap....I think this is all a sham...a way for the arabs to line thier Beemers with diamonds and crap!!....don't get me started on the sham we have in the US on oil...record profits on every company and we're getting killed at the pumps.... :twisted:

djsxr · 03-28-2008, 11:05 AM

Well I broke down and bought a Porter Cable 7424 electric buffer with pads from autogeek.net. I picked up some turtle wax compound and buffed out the haze. it took going around two times. I tried out some Collinite insulator wax #845 and it looks great, it has a wet look to it. I'm glad I did not go with the acrylic sealer.

Thanks for the help.

seapuppy · 03-28-2008, 03:57 PM

ok..now you gotta post pictures of this thing!!!...

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tglee · 03-28-2008, 08:16 PM

You have to post before and after pictures. The difference is really amazing.

djsxr · 03-29-2008, 08:01 AM

OK, I added the before and after pictures in the gallery under djsxr but I don't know how to load them on the post :?:

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seapuppy · 03-29-2008, 03:48 PM

looks good!!...thanks for posting!!

tglee · 03-30-2008, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by djsxr

OK, I added the before and after pictures in the gallery under djsxr but I don't know how to load them on the post :?:

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See this thread.
http://maxumownersclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=479

Steve, can you make this a sticky?

Mad Max · 03-31-2008, 07:38 PM

Very nice results. I have my boat in the detail shop right now (free storage, NOT!!). This business specializes in detailing semi tractor rigs ans does marine on the side. My boating bud just got his 24' Baja back and it looks better than new! Mine is the 2300SC and has more glass inside than out I feel. All has slight haze/chalking along with deep water spots on the sides (from spray). Pick it it later this week. I will post after images. I have a few before in my gallery.

Oh ya- the local dealer can get the MAXUM raised gold letters for $15 each letter. I have my own vinyl sign cutter. I will post the new (and improved) graphics when completed.

Wow, only 3 months till boat season, woohoo!

tglee · 04-01-2008, 12:07 AM

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I have my own vinyl sign cutter. I will post the new (and improved) graphics when completed.

I can't wait to see what you come up with. You could make some money selling them to members.

Mad Max · 04-13-2008, 04:00 PM

Finally, temps getting all the way to 70 (F) today. Boat is ready to be picked up from detailers tomorrow. I will post images of the transformation.

I also have my new vinyl cutting equipment and have started to design the replacement logos that were removed during restoration. I plan to integrate the new with the old logos. I will let you know how they turn out.

Yehaa!! Summer just around the corner (July this year LOL)

Brit Rider · 04-14-2008, 07:37 PM

I'm jealous... I was out at the weekend - still 53 degrees.... my hands were numb within about 10-15 mins!