In reference to the Pics of the re-done Gel on the 90 SN...

[M3Fan]

Nautique Jeff-

Here's a pic of my 90 SN with the original Gel- this is why you get an CC. This gel has never been waxed or re-done- the previous owner thought it was bad to wax a porous surface. I tend to agree- look!

[skinautique]

M3Fan,
The boat looks great. I cringe when I see someone who abuses a CC when they can look so good. Doubt you will see many MC or Malibus looking like that from the early 90's!!

[NautiqueJeff]

That looks great! You must be on to something there. That's probably the nicest looking SN I've seen from that era. What do you do to keep it looking like that?

[M3Fan]

Well, it was a single owner boat since 1990. I just got it 2 years ago. The prev. owner always stored it indoors, and religiously wiped it down after every use. He also sprayed the whole boat down with pledge after every use. Apparently furniture polish is very good for the gel, and lets it breathe. Probably blocks some UV rays as well....

[M3Fan]

Another...

[OnlyNatique]

Wow that thing looks great...Haha Looks new

[AbunDiga909]

Wow...that is really, really, nice... :shock:

[h2oskeefreek]

so, do you still use the furniture polish method?

[DRAGON88]

The gel coat looks awesome! But the trailor looks to be anothor story. :lol:

[FatBoy]

The dealer told me yesterday to use Fantastic on the upolstrey and 303 preservitive. He said under no curcumstances use any Armor All. After seeing this I think I will get some Pledge for the hull.

[M3Fan]

The gel coat looks awesome! But the trailor looks to be anothor story. :lol:

I was re-doing my bearings in those pics........... :roll:

[skinautique]

Definately don't use Armor All on the vinyl. It will destroy it. Another product that works great is Meguiars Vinyl/Rubber cleaner and conditioner. I use it on the vinyl and the dash and rub rails (rubber ones). Does anyone know where you can by a product called bypas? The stuff is awesome but I can't seem to find it too well. I found it at a Farmer Jack grocery store before but that was about it.

[AbunDiga909]

skinautique, What kind of product is bypas? I'm guessing its another vinyl cleaner? I'm sure you've checked but just in case you haven't, try Boaters World, they have everything. And since they are not a ski boat kinda store, they have stuff thats good on all types of boats, which may help us.

Speaking of rubber rub rail, does anyone know what to use on the old fashioned rope rub rail, the one on the old 2001s???

[h2oskeefreek]

skinautique, What kind of product is bypas? I'm guessing its another vinyl cleaner? I'm sure you've checked but just in case you haven't, try Boaters World, they have everything. And since they are not a ski boat kinda store, they have stuff thats good on all types of boats, which may help us.

Speaking of rubber rub rail, does anyone know what to use on the old fashioned rope rub rail, the one on the old 2001s???are you looking for a new insert? if so get a 3 strand twisted Nylon line from boaters world, or better yet WEST MARINE. Here's my advice about Boaters World: cheaper is not always better. Buy boat stuff from people who know about boats.

[AbunDiga909]

Uhh... too many big words. I'm not interested in anything, I was just curious if I was missing out on a good product!

[skinautique]

It is a vinyl cleaning product. It will lift almost anything off of the seats. You just have to put a protectant over top of it afterwards. The stuff is awesome.

[SuperAirDave]

As far as vinyl protectant, 303 Aerospace Protectant is the ONLY thing you should use!! Most importantly, it has UV protectant in it. UV is the main killer to vinyl. I have been using this stuff for years and swear by it.

An enlarged sideview of common vinyl fabric would show raw PVC (polyvinyl chloride) covered by a thin layer of plastic called the "topcoat". The topcoat is the part of the vinyl you can see and touch. To keep vinyl fabric soft and flexible, manufacturers add agents known as plasticizers to the raw PVC. A major function of the topcoat is to hold in these plasticizers, which otherwise would quickly evaporate. If the topcoat is damaged or degraded, plasticizers begin to escape leading to embrittlement/cracking/failure.

Don't ever use anything with petroleum distillates. (Hint) If it says flammable on the bottle, don't use it!!

[h2oskeefreek]

Uhh... too many big words. I'm not interested in anything, I was just curious if I was missing out on a good product!

sorry, i was trying to answer your question about rub rail rope.

[AbunDiga909]

Uhh... too many big words. I'm not interested in anything, I was just curious if I was missing out on a good product!

sorry, i was trying to answer your question about rub rail rope.

O i see, i was just wondering if there was as a "right" way to clean it, I know it isn't really accessable if you don't want to replace it, which i dont.

[h2oskeefreek]

oh, ok, sorry to hijack the thread

[DRAGON88]

M3Fan, I was just messing around, note the :lol: smily...