Wash and Buff/Wax - Before and After Photos - Davanti Z225
 

Heyo -

Just thought I'd share a few before and after photos of a (fairly) quick wash and buff/wax job I did on our Mariah this spring after pulling it out of storage. I also cleaned off all the old graphics that were in pretty rough shape. All in, probably took maybe 3-4 hours of steady work... I got distracted with a beer or a new bimini install here and there. I thought it turned out pretty well.

Curious... does anyone have any examples of what they've done for a more modern graphics package? I'm contemplating just leaving it as is, a little cleaner looking... maybe removing the Davanti as well.

Thoughts?

Thanks,
Adam

Re: Wash and Buff/Wax - Before and After Photos - Davanti Z225
 

Looks ready for the season! What did you end up buffing with?

Re: Wash and Buff/Wax - Before and After Photos - Davanti Z225
 

Thanks... I used Meguiar's Cleaner Wax and a random orbital. I probably would have used my 3M Cleaner and Wax but it was in our other boat. Mequiar's did well.

Re: Wash and Buff/Wax - Before and After Photos - Davanti Z225
 

Looking Good!! I too, removed the original decal package, since it was in bad shape. Tried to order replacements, but they weren't available, and redoing them just seemed like too much work. I'm with you, I think the boat looks a bit more modern and clean without them, and I've never really seen an aftermarket decal package that looks great on these boats. It's either the original graphics, or none at all in my book!

Re: Wash and Buff/Wax - Before and After Photos - Davanti Z225
 

Looks good! Nothing like a good wax job to bring back the shine. Are you missing the shields by the Mariah name on the side?

Re: Wash and Buff/Wax - Before and After Photos - Davanti Z225
 

Yes, I am missing the shields and I wouldn't mind replacing them, it's just been lower down the priority list this spring. Someone on here know where to find them?

Re: Wash and Buff/Wax - Before and After Photos - Davanti Z225
 

Ebay has them, around $50/pair if I remember right. They're just a slight bit different than the originals, but most people never would know the difference. :wink_thumbup: