I've been wearing out the internet studying your videos, and this video helped me getting all of the old decals/registration numbers off of a '08 Tige I recently purchased. One problem I have is the gelcoat is actually raised up under the decals (does exposure shrink gelcoat?), and under the registration numbers it's actually discolored. I'd like to get rid of both, but REALLY want to get rid of the discoloration (wish I could post a photo). I've not used Super Duty or Heavy Cut yet (still learning the ropes on Perfect It EX on less nasty areas), and was wondering how I could go about getting that fixed?
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@@Local_Boydidgood Lee, thanks for the references. The 2nd and 3rd (especially the 3rd) are what I'm dealing with. Like the 3rd boat, I'm dealing with the shadows left behind black lettering on white gelcoat, and the concept of "burning" the gelcoat underneath is perfect. Thanks for the references! BTW, we've been supporting humanitarian work in Ukraine since the invasion. Our organization has been building small "erector set" homes for those that have had theirs destroyed, medical supplies, etc. In many ways I think we're in WW3.
Proud of you for supporting them (Ukraine). I share some modicum of concern for our collective tomorrows as well my friend. The sun can bleach out most things in white gelcoat. If not, "FSR" (Google it) Cheers!
I've been wearing out the internet studying your videos, and this video helped me getting all of the old decals/registration numbers off of a '08 Tige I recently purchased. One problem I have is the gelcoat is actually raised up under the decals (does exposure shrink gelcoat?), and under the registration numbers it's actually discolored. I'd like to get rid of both, but REALLY want to get rid of the discoloration (wish I could post a photo). I've not used Super Duty or Heavy Cut yet (still learning the ropes on Perfect It EX on less nasty areas), and was wondering how I could go about getting that fixed?
th-cam.com/video/p79DoZPXKk4/w-d-xo.html
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One of the 3 will help.
Where a decal was, the gelcoat was protected from abrasive stuff like buffers and waxes.. The exposed parts conversely also dry out and thin a bit over time. Gelcoat is porous and has oils saturating it from new, they dry out and the pores compress a bit over time.
Where the decal was will be darker and higher (topographically) because they were protected.
Ex Ac is a good compound that can get through a ton of mess but it has limits. That's where Heavy and Super duty come into play.
Keep watch'n. There's only about 300+ to go.
Lee
@@Local_Boydidgood Lee, thanks for the references. The 2nd and 3rd (especially the 3rd) are what I'm dealing with. Like the 3rd boat, I'm dealing with the shadows left behind black lettering on white gelcoat, and the concept of "burning" the gelcoat underneath is perfect. Thanks for the references!
BTW, we've been supporting humanitarian work in Ukraine since the invasion. Our organization has been building small "erector set" homes for those that have had theirs destroyed, medical supplies, etc. In many ways I think we're in WW3.
Proud of you for supporting them (Ukraine). I share some modicum of concern for our collective tomorrows as well my friend.
The sun can bleach out most things in white gelcoat. If not, "FSR" (Google it)
Cheers!