[Island Hopper]

Now for my two cents...I use a McQuire's color restoration kit. I costs $30 at West or boat US. I've been using this product since 1996 (an old '70's Saf-T-Mate...in Burnt ORANGE no less) and I've always been amazed at how it brings the color back. I have a 1987 SeaRay with the Pacific (Royal?) Blue color and it's always fading (first couple of owners probably didn't wax it enough). Anyhow, one kit should be enough, get a 5"-6" polishing wheel for the first step- oxidation removal ( its a three step kit). Take your time (like a whole weekend) and you'll get great results...remember, until you've polished a boat until your arms are ready to fall off, you're not really a serious boater (just keep telling yourself that ;-).
- John