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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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Boat is a 1973 Tahiti 16' Sidewinder clone. Process used was wash, Meg's Oxidation Remover with Meg's polishing pad, Meg's Marine Polish with Meg's Finishing pad, Meg's Marine Wax by hand, then Meg's Marine Quick Spray Wax again by hand. Its not quite where I want it to be, but its getting there.

Here's a few before shots:





Top of the dash:



During (oxidation remover only):

 
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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Aaaaaaaaand after (all taken in direct sunlight):







 
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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Those holes are from a giant freaking antenna that I finally got around to removing. They were filled with an automotive push plug thingy. Need to paint them to match the boat. Next up is the trailer...
 
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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Looks good man.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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Pretty sweet !!
 
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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Good job Z.

I actually spent my whole weekend reorganizing all the boat detailing supplies at work.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 11:03 PM
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nice job Zack.

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Thank yuh... I'm thinking a few more rounds of polishing and waxing and it'll be looking like this again (girl not included):

 
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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Quick question. What is *the* longest lasting wax that I should use on the trailer (single stage paint, few spray paint spots )?
 
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 12:26 PM
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Colinite845 is hard to beat. That is what is on my 5th wheel.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by RollingRock
Colinite845 is hard to beat. That is what is on my 5th wheel.
Best (cheapest) place to buy Collinite845?
 
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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Check this link out...closest to you is IL

http://www.collinite.com/distributors.htm
 
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 12:40 PM
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Yeah... In Chicago. Anywhere on the net?
 
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 12:51 PM
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Yeah... In Chicago. Anywhere on the net?
I got mine here:
http://www.waxbytes.com/

Nice guy in TX
 
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Nice job
Z- thats a beautiful boat- nice classic look
 
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