Since the previous owner of my boat wasn't very good at covering the boat, the bow has small cracks near the "bubble" and the finish feels gritty and is dull. When I put the new engine in I had a wet rag and wiped the boat down and the bow shined like it was showroom quality. Of course the water evaporated quickly and returned to the dullness, but I don't know if it calls for a full clearcoat or if some waxing or buffing will brng it back. I really don;t want to have to clear the whole boat, but if that is the way to go, so be it.