Having done fiberglass and gelcoat repair for several years, here's what I can recommend.
Oxidation can only be removed by buffing. Depending on how bad it is determines what kind of compound you should use. Heavier oxidation needs a compound with s bit more grit for bite. However, remember once you buff you still need to polish to remove the swirls. I use 3M Microbuff to buff, then 3M Finesse-It II to polish.
As far as wax goes, Meguire's Premium Flagship Wax is the best marine wax on the market. It is costly, but beats anything I have ever used. Remember this also -- no matter what kind of wax you apply, it is going to leave residue because of the temperatures this time of year. Basically, you'll have your hands full to wax the boat properly.
As far as the carpet, use Dawn and water with a good brush to clean it out. Vacuum it first, then do the scrub-down. If you have heavy stains that won't come out, try a citrus cleaner.
I'm sure you will get many different responses for your questions, but this is my 2 cents worth. Works every time.
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Originally Posted by lroberts
