oops?? - need advice

[imerictoo]

Hi,

First time owner of a pwc. Bought used and was removing the registration stickers from the hull. Stickers came off, but there was glue residue left.

I used windex and the plastic scrubby part of a kitchen sponge and now where I scrubbed is scuffed and no longer 'glossy'.

Did I do any damage?

Sorry for the newbie question and I hope someone can put my mind at ease.

Thanks,
Eric

 

[LouDoo]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

First try an automotive cleaner polish. If that doesn't work use polishing compound. Gelcote is pretty thick, I doubt that you did any damage.

Lou

 

[KyleB]

Agree with Lou. You probably didn't do damage to the gel coat with plastic but you do need to polish it up some. Be careful if you use a buffer not to burn the coat with the edge of the buffer. Better yet use good ole elbow grease and rub it down.

Kyle

 

[imerictoo]

Thanks for the response. Good to know I didn't do any damage other than cosmetic. Will use your suggestions as well.

Eric

 

[RFoster130]

You can also wet sand it with fine grit like 1000 to 2000 and it will be fine.