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Cosmetic Care & Maintenance

FIBERGLASS & GELCOAT

Routine maintenance is the only practical way to keep the

surface of your boat looking shiny and new. Most objects

left outdoors will gradually deteriorate from exposure to

the sun, water, dust and pollution. Such outdoor expo-

sure can cause your boat’s gelcoated surface to change

or fade. Darker colors tend to fade more rapidly than

lighter colors because they absorb more of the sun’s rays

(ultraviolet and infrared).

Basic maintenance includes monthly washing of the

boat’s surface to remove normal accumulation of soil and

stain. Use a mild detergent such as dishwasher powder

or liquid. Do not use automatic dishwasher detergent.

Avoid any kind of alkaline cleaners such as tri-sodium

phosphate (TSP), abrasives, bleaches and ammonia.

For best results use cleaners that are recommended for

ﬁ berglass.

When the washing and waxing as recommended does not

restore the shine it may be necessary to use a ﬁ ne rubbing

compound. Do not apply rubbing compound in direct

sunlight. A power buffer at lower speeds does an excel-

lent job to remove impurities from the gel coat that cause

dulling. Use light pressure and keep the buffer moving.

Re-wax after compounding to buff the surface.

“Hairline cracks” or “spider webbing” could develop in

the gelcoat surface of a hull or deck. This can be caused

by impact or other factors. Small air pockets or gouges

may also occur through normal wear. These do not affect

the strength of the hull or deck and can be repaired by

yourself, a marine professional or a Regal dealer.

The affected area should be chipped or sanded away and

a thin layer of color matched gelcoat applied. This layer

is then sanded smooth and buffed to its original luster.

Most minor scratches, nicks, and dents can be removed

by compounding the surface. Marine type compounds can

be found at most auto body supply stores.

Specify a number 25 which is a coarser compound up to a

number 55 being less coarse. Various glazes and polishes

are available as needed. Ask your marine professional or

Regal dealer for more information. Fiberglass hulls are

strong but they can be damaged. A ﬁ berglass hull has vir-

tually no internal stresses. Thus when a part is broken or

punctured, the rest of the hull retains its original shape. A

severe blow will either be absorbed or result in a deﬁ nite

localized break. A break of this nature should be checked

and repaired by a marine professional or a Regal dealer.

MINOR REPAIRS

You will need the following materials for minor repairs:

• Gelcoat

• Clear Liquid Catalyst

• Putty Knife

• Razor Blade

• Fine Sandpaper (400,600,1000)

• Wax Paper (to cover repair area)

It is recommended that you wax the gelcoat surface

twice yearly to prevent loss of gloss and to protect the

ﬁ nish. Use only waxes for ﬁ berglass and follow the label

instructions. Apply a 3’ x 3’ section at a time using clean

applicator cloths or a bufﬁ ng bonnet. When a haze devel-

ops, use a power buffer at low speeds (1200-2000 rpm) to

remove the haze. Keep the buffer moving to avoid heat

build-up. Never wax gelcoat in direct sun.

AVOID BODILY INJURY!

WAXED GELCOAT SURFACES CAN BE VERY

SLIPPERY. DO NOT WAX NORMALLY USED

AREAS OF THE DECK, LINER, OR GUN-

WHALES. DO NOT WAX ANY TEXTURED OR

NON-SKID SURFACES SUCH AS FLOORS,

WALKWAYS, STEPS, LADDERS

OR SWIM PLATFORMS.

ALWAYS WEAR NON-SLIP FOOTWEAR

WHILE ON BOARD THE VESSEL.

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