Cool a Ranger Classic boat..that was the 8th BASS Classic in 1978. In the early years the fisherman on some classics were flown to the locations without knowledge of where. So it is very possible it is 1 of 48 since they would have to had everything waiting on them once they arrived. Plus it could have been a way to level the field and get people to come compete.
You're talking about the flake in the paint when you say sparkle...right?
If its an old boat, I doubt buffing will do it or buffing it alone would. Becareful going that route a buffer can quickly burn a paint job just as easily as helping it. Since it feels rough already the clear may be worn off in spots allowing you to feel the flake in the paint.
You may have to do something to get the clear off then reapply the clear coats over top. If the boat has been in the sun a lot over time then I'd say the UV rays have worn the clear making it seem dull or even burned it almost away in places where its rough.
Check with some painter's who specialize in boat/car paints but from the experience I have had painting cars it's probably just going to need getting that beat down clear coat off, scuff some paint so the new clear sticks and several coats to seal/protect again. Hopefully you won't need to do anything to the original paint.
Last edited by Travis C.; 10-27-2011 at 08:04 AM.
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