DIY: Restoring Faded Gel Coat - Fast and Easy

[nickj718]

Just posting the technique I have been using for a whole and have had great success with. Hopefully it helps some of you out

Any questions let me know!

 

[NickCawks]

Something worth mentioning in the video description:

If the ski's decals are in bad shape it can be very frustrating to remove them with a heat gun. In those situations I have found the 3m pinstripe removal wheel can be a life saver.

Off topic, but a suggestion for a future video would be recovering a seat with new vinyl

 

[mikidymac]

Also you are better off using the marine line of Meguiar's polishes as they are specifically for gelcoat and have more oils and lubricants for the dry old gelcoat.

 

[bawray]

I have an older ski and the Seadoo Decals are not available...any links to where I could get "stock" decals for an HX and a 98 XP?

 

[mikidymac]

I have an older ski and the Seadoo Decals are not available...any links to where I could get "stock" decals for an HX and a 98 XP?

Your only option is PWC Graphics but I don't think he ever got around to making the HX decals.

 

[PWC_Graphics]

I have the 95 and 96 HX graphics on my site. I don’t have the 98 xp designed, but may be able to help you with that.

 

[mikidymac]

I have the 95 and 96 HX graphics on my site. I don’t have the 98 xp designed, but may be able to help you with that.

Awesome! Glad to see you around here again.

 

[mikidymac]

I have the 95 and 96 HX graphics on my site. I don’t have the 98 xp designed, but may be able to help you with that.

Awesome! Glad to see you around here again.