[rusty1652]

Used sandpaper (wet) to remove black streaks on outside hull. Now I have some light scratches and hazy appearance in several areas. Tried buffing, scratch removal compound, waxing, and more waxing. Nothing seems to work. Any body have any tips on how to remove them????:boat::helpsmilie:

 

[THOMAS70]

What grit paper did you use ?

 

[rusty1652]

What grit paper did you use ?

Not sure what grit the sandpaper was. But the scratches are very light and tightly grouped. You can only see it if you look at an angle!

 

[THOMAS70]

Use 1200 wet or dry then 2000 then buff with a good cutting compound. That should get rid of them. You want to use a foam cutting pad on your buffer with the compound.

 

[rusty1652]

Use 1200 wet or dry then 2000 then buff with a good cutting compound. That should get rid of them. You want to use a foam cutting pad on your buffer with the compound.

Thanks... I will give it a try!!!!;-)

 

[27 sailfish]

If the black streaks come back - Boaters World sells a black streak remover that works fairly well.

As you found out - sandpaper is tough on a gel coat - OUCH.