Boat wax...I don't recall..

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Chris Bulovsky

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A wile back some of you were talking about a new boat wax that works good and required less effort. Sounded almost to good to be true. Did it work? I have used the 3m stuff but e-gad its a lot of work.

What works as a restorer to remove the chalkiness and what works for you to keep it shinny?

Thanks!

Chris
 
I've read about products like that before. Here's what I remember, but as demonstrated earlier, I am not infallible! :lol:

That "wax" is not a wax, but an acrylic coating. It covers up the rough oxidized surface, and makes it shine, much like putting a clear coat of paint on it.

It's much easier than a wax, which first requires the removal of the oxidized layer, then must be applied and polished out.

It needs to be stripped and renewed periodically, otherwise it turns yellow from the UV light exposure.

Used correctly, it saves a lot of work and time.

So said the article I read....................?

Joe. :teeth :thup
 
Some people with fiberglass trailers are using something called Red Max from Lowes. It is a floor product that works like Poly Glow but is much less expensive. The report after a couple of months is that it works well but some are concerned it might yellow after time in the sun. I might give it a try on an older fiberglass camp trailer I have.

Steve
 
Once each year, I gently apply Starbrite Premium Cleaner Wax with PTEF on the hull. It easily removes that gray streaking. It does a good job of removing any chalking. Then, I immediately apply Starbrite Marine Polish with PTEF as a second coat, which goes on with very little elbow grease. I'm very pleased with the ease of application and with the end result.
 
Collinite Wax is what I was thinking of. How would it compare to the 3M stuff? I'm gun shy of the miracle one application finishes. Unfounded skepticism on my end but any one use that stuff??? My boat has seen lots of weather and use and is in need of some lovin :love . It will have to wait til next week as a blizzard is due here. :( Still a couple of feet of Ice on the Bay.

Think Spring!

Chris
 
Chris,
Just did my beast with the 3M stuff since the local "toy shop" had sold it's one and only can of Collinite. (Should have had the brown truck bring it).

In terms of application and immediate result it seems about the same. Only time will tell if it lasts.

M
 
Chris, the 3M Restorer Wax works really well, and it is a one application finish, but it is far from a miracle product. Lots and lots of work and lots and lots of towels and lots and lots of time. The only thing that keeps a guy going with it is the result compared to the untreated finish.

The Collinite stuff works very good, too. It does not do as much for badly oxidized or discolored finishes as the 3M stuff, but I think that is just because it does not have the amount of abrasive cleanser in it. Less color is rubbed off onto the towel. I used the 3M Restorer one year, and in subsequent years have maintained the finish with Collinite, which is much easier to apply. Last year there was some neglect showing, so I used three Collinite products starting with No.920 Fiberglass Boat Cleaner, then No. 925 Fiberglass Boat Wax, and did touchups and quick reshines with No. 870 Fleetwax. It stands up better than any of the other products I have tried, and the shine still looks pretty good thus far into this season.

I am a lazy guy, so I rate ease of application pretty much equal with quality of appearance. The fact that it lasts so well is a bonus and has me sold on the Collinite.

I am also sold on this outfit as a supplier. Great prices on Collinite, and one of the best in customer service I have ever seen. He's a nice guy, too.

I discovered one nifty little trick for cleaning the rough surfaces like the painted-on non-skid on my roof, the molded non-skid, and the painted deck. But I don't think I'll tell anyone because folks might make fun of me for being so lazy and less-than-fanatically evironmentally friendly. Lazy, but I have a clean deck and roof! In fact, they clean themselves.
 
TyBoo":1mf2ul15 said:
I am a lazy guy, so I rate ease of application pretty much equal with quality of appearance. The fact that it lasts so well is a bonus and has me sold on the Collinite.
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Mike, I am even lazier... Want to come over and work on my boat? I've got a fence that needs whitewash, too... :lol: :lol: :roll:
 
I hit the non skid stuff with a hot water from a pressure washer and that does pretty well. So........ i'll take the bait what is the double top secret trick for the painted roof and non skid??? I won't tell.

Castro super clean has been used in my boat to remove wax and clean up for repair. This stuff will melt flesh. Kinda nasty really. It works very well and cuts nasty grime like scum lines the yellow/green water line that develops over time. I care less about aesthetics as I get older but still like a clean boat free of dead bugs mold spores. I would like to see my reflection on the hull again.

Chris
 
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