TM> I am going to be getting a new boat and I have a question about boat
 TM> colors. I have seen where many power boats have a white top and bottom
 TM> and  a colored strip in between. I have also seen where some boats have
 TM> a metal  flake color other than white on top and bottom and a colored
 TM> strip. My  question is about how much the white will be able to
 TM> withstand showing  scraps and scuffs. I know the colored metal flake
 TM> paint will hide most  scraps, scuffs and dings, but what about the
 TM> solid white? Will the solid  white finish start to show it's age faster
 TM> and require refinishing sooner?
Hi Tim,  I found that the "new" wore of sooner than the finish.  I
don't mean to sound sarcastic, but this has been the end result with
the boats I have had and do have.  The main thing which I have kept
clean is the bottom, because it effects the boats operation in the
water.
Another effect is sun.  Where is you boat stored?  In a garage, or
covered marina on a hydrohoist?  Left in the sun in the yard or at a
mooring will effect the plastic, encouraging the small cracks in the
finish and fadding of the colors.
Sorry I did not answer your question, but maybe the comments will add
to the overall subject.
Regards Joe
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