Keeping a Red Hull from Fading

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JollyRogers

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C-30 S
Hull Identification Number
2922L516
Vessel Name
Jolly Rogers II
As we continue to assemble the cash to buy a 2015 or newer 29S, my wife is curious to know if it is difficult keeping a Hero or Claret red hull from fading. (She really likes red.) For those of you who have them, do you do anything in particular to protect the hull from fading? Or is this not a problem with standard care?

Any and all input welcome.

Cheers,
Jim
 
Red is a horrible color as regards fading. I have a 2014 and got tired of the faded pink so I had it painted. Even after waxing four times a year and compounding it twice. Not sure if it's the color or the quality of gel coat used, but either way it will look bad the longer it stays in the sun.
 
I have a 2014 that has not faded at all. It is kept in heated storage in winter and under covered slip in summer at marina. Wax it. Wash it. All colors will fade except a white one. Not sure Ranger sells white. So, I say, please the wife.
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Our 2010 R25 is routinely compounded and is starting to fade. We will paint her next year. No big deal.


Stuart Bell
Ranger 25: Shearwater
(561) 352-1796
 
I think it goes without saying that "red" requires a lot of TLC to keep it looking good. It's the price you pay for such a lovely color I'm afraid.

From my readings here, owners with red hulls do spend the extra time to keep their boats looking pristine.

I've seen several R-25 (Classic) boats with badly faded red hulls in my PNW area.

Good luck. 🙂
 
all deep colors fade. the key is keeping it waxed, washing off the salt after every use. and if possible avoiding the sun (if you are trailering or have covered in water storage)
 
If you have a really nice hull or one that has just been compounded (not waxed) and you are thinking about painting in the future it might be an idea to have a thought about having the boat wrapped instead. There have been a couple of articles about the topic. If you use the right stuff it's expensive, maybe 20% more than paint but it's far more durable. No more fender rash, polishing, waxing etc.. We have a couple of strips on our hull that we use for protection against abrasion in the boathouse. They suffer a lot of rubbing and the result seems excellent. If anyone wants to take a look at Roche I'd be happy to share.
 
I agree that all dark colors need extra TLC and that how, where (salt or fresh water), store and or dock your boat all play into the colors longevity.... but when they are standing tall they look exceptional. We saw a 65” large freeboard style boat this week and in talking with the owner he told us he had the boat wrapped, as described in the previous post. His cost for this big boat was $8500, work done in Ft Lauderdale. This was significantly less then having it painted he told us. He went on to say he had to be extra careful docking, locks etc because the wrap can get damaged. The boat looked great. I’d have to think that an R29 would cost a lot less then $8500. What would a price range be for augriping (painting) one of our boats?

Jim
 
We have a Hero red hull. It is kept under cover most of the time when not in use so not a big problem. The red eyebrows do fade fairly quickly though. The whole compounding/polishing thing sounded difficult and messy to me but I bought the equipment anyway and found it really isn’t that difficult and the results are outstanding. It is worth learning how to do, saves a bunch of money and keeps the boat beautiful!
 
I was losing the color war with my little red tug. I bit the bullet and visited an auto detailing location here in Maine (Xtreme Mobile Detailing in Saco) who applied Gtechniq C1 Lacquer after heavy compounding and polishing. It was an AMAZING result. If you have facebook, or even if you don't, check out the before and after pic's here:

https://www.facebook.com/12288717108896 ... =3&theater
 
Doh...Important information!

Its guaranteed for 5 years. You get a little decal to stick on the window and everything. 😀 I'm supposed to bring it back next spring to touch-up any spots. I don't believe they applied it to the "visor" but that's so beat up it might be just as well.
 
Does anyone know how easy it is to remove the R21-EC visor so I can have it painted as it is impossible to keep it looking like the rest of the waxed boat? StarBrite polish seems to remove the blue finish and a good wax does the same if you look at the application towel when waxing. Thanks!
 
For my faded blue visors, I used the stuff they peddle at the boat show, Poly Glow. The kit is a bit pricey but I thought I'd give it a try. Really worked nicely. A bit streaky, but easy to recoat. I wouldn't use it on the hull, but I have tried it on the brown stripe and it worked well there too.

In the meantime I have learned that it is simply floor wax, some say Bruce's.
 
RE the C1 lacquer - what is the planned process after 5 years ? Can you remove and re-coat, just re-coat ?
Do you know how it compares to clear coat paint for cars since a car shop supplied it ?
Am sure interested in something with that potential life since I have Hero Red.
 
jkurlanski":1k1cn4bq said:
I was losing the color war with my little red tug. I bit the bullet and visited an auto detailing location here in Maine (Xtreme Mobile Detailing in Saco) who applied Gtechniq C1 Lacquer after heavy compounding and polishing. It was an AMAZING result. If you have facebook, or even if you don't, check out the before and after pic's here:

https://www.facebook.com/12288717108896 ... =3&theater
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Yes, I also say Woweee. That looks really awesome and a huge improvement compared to the old.
 
Solomons Guy":3ab6wzmo said:
RE the C1 lacquer - what is the planned process after 5 years ? Can you remove and re-coat, just re-coat ?
Do you know how it compares to clear coat paint for cars since a car shop supplied it ?
Am sure interested in something with that potential life since I have Hero Red.
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I stopped by the shop this morning and they said you just re-coat as needed - it will wear off eventually. How well it holds it up is highly dependent on how long its in the water, salt exposure, sun exposure...the normal stuff. Here in Maine its likely to last longer than say, Florida, with the shorter season. If does need to be reapplied its just a rebuff and a reapplication.

Its been on there for a month now and I don't see any sign of fading at all. IT looks great when usually I'd already see signs of pinkage!
 
I was impressed with the pictures of Ruby Bellie after the c1-lacquer job, very nice but what was the price ?
Being a lazy type of guy I've been using no-7 rubbing compound with very little elbo-grease followed by a light coat of Meguiar's no-50 cleaner/wax every other year and looks like the day I brought it home, when not in the water the boat is on the trailer exposed to the elements
 
We had our new Ranger Tug 31-S wrapped by Prism Graphics in Seattle at a cost of around $3,500.-
Their process adds a layer of vinyl panels on top of the hull, which stays protected in factory condition underneath.
The vinyl panels can be in any color, so we selected a nice midnight blue.
The panels are expected to last 8 years (or more) and if one panel is scratched, it can be replaced without re-doing the entire hull.
Compared to the annual cost of compounding/waxing/polishing it saves a bundle.

And best of all - maintaining the glossy look requires just a good water wash as needed.

Take a look at the M/V Akvavit here:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/WHpnYVN9Wn5kAVKn6

https://photos.app.goo.gl/2Fkr8GNJA9pHgp5x8
 
bob daily":2ek7lhxr said:
I was impressed with the pictures of Ruby Bellie after the c1-lacquer job, very nice but what was the price ?
Being a lazy type of guy I've been using no-7 rubbing compound with very little elbo-grease followed by a light coat of Meguiar's no-50 cleaner/wax every other year and looks like the day I brought it home, when not in the water the boat is on the trailer exposed to the elements
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It was $3k and a lot of that was in the initial manual labor of getting her back to square one. The laquer has been great and keeping her there!
 
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