Hello all-
This spring I could not arrange for or, do a decent detail job before we took off for the summer so I had to live with the fender rub marks and streaking. The last three days have been spent cleaning and polishing the hull and applying a ceramic coating to protect her. I am impressed and have been told to expect it to still be in great shape after the winter. I hope so, here are a few shots...
This is 46 year old paint too -
side shine.jpgBow shine.jpgside shine 2.jpg
When I finish today I'll get a full side view taken. Cheers!
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09-25-2022 04:23 PM #1Senior Member
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Ceramic coating the hull
Matt
1976 58' YF, Hull #410
"Time Out West"
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09-25-2022 05:04 PM #2Registered Member
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Re: Ceramic coating the hull
What brand coating did you use? Thanks
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Re: Ceramic coating the hull
Nice. I wish mine looked like that.
ENUFF. 1983 53MY.Hull #617 Barnegat Light Nj.
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09-25-2022 06:52 PM #4Senior Member
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Re: Ceramic coating the hull
From Amazon of course:Glidecoat Marine CeramicCoating (160ml) - Nano CeramicCoating for Boats, Cars -BetterThan Car Wax Polish and MoreDurable than Regular CeramicCoating for Cars -ExtremelyDurable Coating and Sealant$195.00 Prime FREE DeliverySold by: Onan Technologies Inc. DBAGlidecoatQuantity: 2
Matt
1976 58' YF, Hull #410
"Time Out West"
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09-25-2022 08:22 PM #5Senior Member
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Re: Ceramic coating the hull
Looks great! What did you put it on with and take it off with?
Eddie Clemons Nashville, TN Southern Pride 1988 52CHATCS441K788 2004 Caterpillar 3406e's
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09-25-2022 10:19 PM #6Senior Member
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Re: Ceramic coating the hull
That is amazing! Did it shine like that before the ceramic coating or did the ceramic coating add some shine to it?
1980 53' Hatteras MY, Hull # 592
"Moon River" <-- Finally picked a name
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09-26-2022 10:09 PM #7Senior Member
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Re: Ceramic coating the hull
Yes the original paint still had a shine to it but it badly needed polishing out the scratches, stains and fender rub marks. I didn’t get a before pic. It was a little embarrassing. The hull got washed and we polished it with standard electric tools and a light cut polish. The ceramic coat is thin and watery, goes on with a sponge applicator. A few square feet at a time to let it flash off a little. Then rub it out or in with a rag. The yellow Costco rags worked well. It took four days, half a hull side a day. It’s supposed to last quite awhile too. I'll let you know. The ceramic coat brought back all of the shine you see. Oops. Can’t upload an iPhone .mov file. ???
Last edited by dar636; 09-26-2022 at 10:14 PM. Reason: Typo
Matt
1976 58' YF, Hull #410
"Time Out West"