Bringing Her Back To Life
 

I just thought that I would attempt to post a couple of pictures of my Mariah Talari 201. I purchased her a while back and have been working, to "Bring Her Back To Life", ever since. The quality of these boats is outstanding. I can hardly believe that as bad as she looked when I bought her, she almost looks new, now. Well, the outside does. I still have to have the interior work done this winter. Anyhow, here are a couple of before and after pictures.

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Excellent! Love seeing pics of these types of restorations!

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Wow, looks amazing Tom!! Major props for a great restoration so far! :wink_thumbup:

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Definitely brought the shine back to the ol girl! What products did you use?

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Nice!
Would be interested in what you did and used, as "theeasynine" said.
She sure looks awesome!:wink_thumbup:

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I used 3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound and an orbital buffer with a white pad, to get the oxidation off. On the transom, port side, there were a lot of scratches from a waverunner being tied to the transom tiedown. I had to color sand that area and started with 600 grit and the went to 1000 grit, then 1200 grit. I finished everything with Presta Chroma Ultra Polish and an orbital buffer with a yellow pad. The after picture that I posted was before I waxed it. When I waxed it, I used Maquire's Flagship Premium Pure Wax. It really popped, once that was put on. I applied that by hand. I can hardly wait to get the interior done. I just hope that I have chosen the right upholstery company. Thanks for asking. Tom

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Very NICE work Tom.:wink_thumbup:

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Man that looks amazing great job

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boat looks awewsome. I have 97 Shaba, getting ready to do same thing. Im going to use your methods, thanks. Ill post before and after as well when finished

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What a job. That boat will steal your heart. You will find yourself talking to her.


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