Do you guys think I could colorsand/buff this back (pic)

[Jeff U.]

Hi guys,
I'm considering the below boat. It's a 1980 and the gel is original. Obviously it needs a little help.
1. Do you guys think the yellow on the side could be rejuvenated?
2. Even if I could bring it back, how what are some color ideas you all would have to have it re-gel coated or painted? Anybody with photoshop skills feel free to have some fun. I added a pic of the interior also, which is in real good shape. probably a color to match the chocolate brown upholstry.
What do you guys think?
Jeff
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...v/100_3188.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...v/100_3194.jpg

[C-2]

I can't help with your question, but I hope the answer is yes, that you'll be able to restore the original.
I love seeing the classics on the lake, it's a nice change That looks like a fun project.

[Outnumbered]

No problem as long as the gel is original and has not been sanded too thin already. My 87 Lavey was black/white and was way worse.

[H20MOFO]

I just bought an 83 daytona that I has pretty good luck with a buffer and meguiars make a 3 part boat/rv kit that had a oxidation remover, a polish, and a wax. before I did that I wet sand the entire boat with 2000 grit

[SOCALDETAIL1]

The hull should just buff out. The top decks will prob need to be colorsanded. Hit up RVR SWPR here on the boards I buffed his 79 it looks like the boat pictured, and it came out perfect. Where is the boat? If it's close to me I can swing by and check it out and give you a better idea. Mark

[McIntyrelocal]

Yeah it will colorsand out but your gonna have to buff it every so often because it will keep oxidizing but wounce you color sand it and buff it use a really good wax.

[Outnumbered]

Before colorsand:
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data...vey_before.jpg
After:
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data...vey_after2.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data...avey_after.jpg

[Tom Brown]

If you sand and buff, it will come back brilliantly but, as McIntyrelocal said, it will not stay shiny for very long. In fact, you will notice the shine going off in just a few weeks. That's a lot of work to keep it looking good.
The only permanent solution is to sand the gel and shoot clear over it. I'd go with Kemron clear but there are other options too.

[Outnumbered]

If you sand and buff, it will come back brilliantly but, as McIntyrelocal said, it will not stay shiny for very long. In fact, you will notice the shine going off in just a few weeks. That's a lot of work to keep it looking good.
The only permanent solution is to sand the gel and shoot clear over it. I'd go with Kemron clear but there are other options too.
I dissagree. The two after shots I posted were taken about 2-3 years apart. There was some shine lost on the black, but very little. I had Lavey do the colorsand and they did an outstanding job. I think for the $600 it cost me it was well worth it. Boat was still shining when I sold it.

[DaddyMack]

My 1980 with original Gel...
Buff only - no color sanding..
Before
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...v/IMG_3641.jpg
After
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...7/IMG_3953.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...7/CIMG0664.jpg
I just keep it clean and wax it... end of one season.. it looks great! a few people have seen it on here...