Gel coat ghosting

Hey guys,

I have a 1982 ski Tique that has had the original graphics removed sometime in the past. The gel is in relatively good condition however if you look closely there is some ghosting from the original graphics. I know there have been some posts about this in the past but what is the least painless option for removing this?

Thanks

I think the best way to eliminate the ghosting contrast is to put the graphics back on.   I have heard that even wet sanding doesn't hide the color shift.

I am ordering graphics from Zachary at N3 boat works for a 89 SN. Bones.

The early '80s & older were painted on. However, some guys here have a CAD file of the mask that can be used to generate correct font size.

Stay tuned.

I've got a 42 inch screen and I can't see any ghosting in your pics. No one will notice. Go wakeboarding.

TX Foilhead wrote: Wetsanding works,

I question this. I had to regel the transom on my Tique due to ghosting from the PO's naming the boat.

Sometimes the color fade goes all the way through the thickness of the gel. In those cases, you'll never wetsand through the ghosting. Some colors fade easier than others, and of course, the amount of time the gel has been exposed to the sun is also a factor.

I do not believe any stencils exist for an early 80's Ski Tique. The only ones I am aware of are the 80-81 Ski Nautique graphics that Alan made. Getting the mask made for the Ski Tique lettering would be the biggest challenge, but the stripes can be masked off by hand if you can see where they belong. I would repaint them, as original.