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Just done a full cut and polish of all the glossy areas.
Now wondering about the non-slip areas - for example the foredeck area.
This has the non-slip gelcoat finish. It is clean but may be a bit oxidised.
What is the best way to treat and finish that area?

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GI Auz
2004 288 Vista
Twin 4.3 Merc


Previously:
Beneteau 411 Non-Stink

When I get the black small dirt dots in the non skid I use magic eraser and used some cheap walmart rubbing compound. I'm finding I need better or best rubbing compound and a re-wax. Spray on non skid seems like the worst to keep clean.

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-JD, 2003 328 Vista

Woody wax for non skid

http://www.woody-wax.com/fiberglass-non ... ck-wax.php

I simply use the same cut & polish on the non-skid, but use a woolen pad.
Try avoid waxing it, as you want it to remain non-skid!

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2011 Four Winns H180 SS.
Aussie built Mustang 2800.
SOLD - 1997 Four Winns Horizon RS

Looks like an old thread but I started using starbrite deck cleaner. It does a great job of pulling the dirt and mold. It starts out not looking like its going to work but then the sun comes out and it whitens right up in like an hour. Easy to use, I scrub with a deck brush and rinse off. Its not perfect for the really hard grease stains or bicycle tire stains but for the most part works great for the weekly washing.
Also, don't need to use much. I spray the brush a couple times and it lasts for a big section. Doesn't leave a slippery deck either like boat wax.

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--2002 3880 Regal Flybridge | Twin Merc 8.1HO **Seven**
--2003 AB 13 VST Console Inflatable | Tohatsu 40hp TLDI **Phish'n ski**
--310 Mercury Inflatable | 1982 9.9 Johnson

I also Use the starbrite non skid cleaner. I follow the instructions, I allow The product to sit maybe 3 minutes, then scrub again. Always looks great. Afterward, I use Woody wax and it seems to keep it clean longer

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Current:
2000 Sea Ray 380 Sundancer "still Livin the Dream"

Past
2002 268 Vista 5.7 GXI "Livin' the Dream"
1996 Rinker 192 Captiva. "The Simple Life"
1999 Yamaha XLL 1200 Waverunner.
1976 Mercury Marquis tri hull 120 hp