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tarracott posted 01-28-2002 10:48 PM ET (US)
I have read extensive suggestions about restoring the original color. Does anyone have any suggestions in restoring the color on the nonskid / bow section of a Montauk. I am just concerned about making these areas to slick for proper footing.
kingfish posted 01-29-2002 08:59 AM ET (US)
Restore it just as if it were "flat" fiberglass elsewhere on your boat. Try color restorer first, and if that doesn't cut it go to rubbing compounds; wax it when you're done to protect it and to keep the color you brought back; the molded deformations of the non-skid are what to rely on so you won't slip.
Lots of earlier posts on restoring and polishing products, methods, etc.
kingfish
lhg posted 01-29-2002 11:22 AM ET (US)
Adding to what Kingfish said, just be sure to wipe off and buff up the compound BEFORE it starts to dry. Use a rough surface towel, and do small sections at a time.
Steve Leone posted 01-29-2002 11:59 AM ET (US)
i had to use a light bronze wire wheel to get down in the cracks of the non-skid area. went over with compound. worked well. just keep an eye on what you are doing, steve out.

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Author	Topic: restoring color of non-skid
tarracott	posted 01-28-2002 10:48 PM ET (US) I have read extensive suggestions about restoring the original color. Does anyone have any suggestions in restoring the color on the nonskid / bow section of a Montauk. I am just concerned about making these areas to slick for proper footing.
kingfish	posted 01-29-2002 08:59 AM ET (US) Restore it just as if it were "flat" fiberglass elsewhere on your boat. Try color restorer first, and if that doesn't cut it go to rubbing compounds; wax it when you're done to protect it and to keep the color you brought back; the molded deformations of the non-skid are what to rely on so you won't slip. Lots of earlier posts on restoring and polishing products, methods, etc. kingfish
lhg	posted 01-29-2002 11:22 AM ET (US) Adding to what Kingfish said, just be sure to wipe off and buff up the compound BEFORE it starts to dry. Use a rough surface towel, and do small sections at a time.
Steve Leone	posted 01-29-2002 11:59 AM ET (US) i had to use a light bronze wire wheel to get down in the cracks of the non-skid area. went over with compound. worked well. just keep an eye on what you are doing, steve out.