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Stock Repair
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 10:47 pm
by High Speed
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My stock is starting to show some wear spots. Not as slick and shiny in some areas. Anyone know the secret to revitalization? Info would be appreciated. Brylcreem ain't working.
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Mark
Re: Stock Repair
Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 3:08 pm
by Trent
Do a search on YouTube for "buffing gelcoat". Most of the hits are going to be for marine applications but should be applicable.
Another option would be to actually take it to a marine repair facility and pay them to buff it.
Re: Stock Repair
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 9:07 am
by DavidABQ
I can only speak for myself but I would hit my favorite automotive paint supply shop and pick up the color of my choice or just some clearcoat if I like the current color. Break out my spraygun from my toolbox, fire up my compressor after prepping the stock for paint and spray it. Give it a few days to cure well, then colorsand and buff the clear. If you like a satin coat then that requires an additive for the clar and some experimenting to get the amount of satin finish you want.
I have always gone with full polish on stuff I have painted.
Re: Stock Repair
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 11:43 am
by Jason
If that white spot is a flash and you're just worried about the slight scratching shown, then just look up buffing the clearcoat as has been suggested. There's no need for paint or anything else.
Re: Stock Repair
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 7:20 pm
by High Speed
No, I don't want to re-paint or re-finish. It has some places on it that are dull. Picture was to show type of stock only. I do wood. I didn't know if this type of material could be polished, and the shine or gloss brought back. Or if it needed to be re-coated with something.
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Mark
Re: Stock Repair
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 12:12 pm
by Trent
This is a pretty good video of the process.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw299grztPo
Re: Stock Repair
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 10:39 pm
by High Speed
Thanks for the tips guys! When I get some time I will work on it.
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Mark