I'll second that a second time.
If you put it on, expect to have your boat in a year or two to look
like its has Yaws - a disasterous skin disease. .... and then be
prepared to soak the boat in acetone and scrub like hell to remove what
remains. Yup, you use it only once.


In article , JAXAshby
wrote:

consistant reports are nobody uses Poliglow a second time.

Bill. I have a Poliglow kit in my closet..bought it last year. I didn't use
it
because a few people at my yard said it was a disaster. It flaked off a few
boats that it was applied to and was tough to remove. I got scared off and
never used my kit.
Any idea what may have happened? Should I give it a try?

RB

I'll second that a second time.
If you put it on, expect to have your boat in a year or two to look
like its has Yaws - a disasterous skin disease. .... and then be
prepared to soak the boat in acetone and scrub like hell to remove what
remains. Yup, you use it only once.


So??? Anyone want my kit for half price???

RB

I'll second that a second time.
If you put it on, expect to have your boat in a year or two to look
like its has Yaws - a disasterous skin disease. .... and then be
prepared to soak the boat in acetone and scrub like hell to remove what
remains. Yup, you use it only once.


So??? Anyone want my kit for half price???

RB

"Makes old fiberglass shine like new! Is the gelcoat on your boat or RV
badly faded and oxidized? Want to give your boat or RV the wet look all the
time? Poli Glow is a water based acrylic polymer that infiltrates the
gelcoat finish and forms a seal that cures to a hard, shiny finish that soap
and water won't rinse off. Ideal for boats, airplanes, fiberglass showers,
and vinyl lettering. "

Above from their brochure :-)
It seems too good to be true, but the responses are very positive:-)!
--
c ya Wim
www.cruising.ca/thousand/f-index.html


"Jim" wrote in message
ink.net...
: Silicone?
:
: wrote:
:
: On Tue, 20 Jan 2004 14:40:54 -0500, "Wim" wrote:
:
:
: At the Toronto Boat Show, 17 Jan, I found the following "new product"
and
: reasonable in cost!
: PoliGlow gives "old fiberglass" again the new "wet look". It's not a
wax.
: PoliGlow according to their brochure rates #1 with Practical Sailor and
: Powerboat Reports.
: It was first produced in Miami, FL in 1991.
: www.poliglow.ca
: Any comments and/or experiences from the real world?
:
:
:
: My 1986 boat has had poliglow on it for 5 years. Annual maintenance
: consists of washing the boat, and wiping on two more coats of the
: product with the applicator to replace what has worn away. It takes me
: about 4 hours from start to finish. My boat is one of the shiniest in
: my marina, and it looks just as good in the fall when I haul it, as it
: did in the spring when I launced it.
:
: The first time you apply it, there is more work involved, but even
: that is no more work than the usual compounding and waxing routine.
:
: BB
:

"Makes old fiberglass shine like new! Is the gelcoat on your boat or RV
badly faded and oxidized? Want to give your boat or RV the wet look all the
time? Poli Glow is a water based acrylic polymer that infiltrates the
gelcoat finish and forms a seal that cures to a hard, shiny finish that soap
and water won't rinse off. Ideal for boats, airplanes, fiberglass showers,
and vinyl lettering. "

Above from their brochure :-)
It seems too good to be true, but the responses are very positive:-)!
--
c ya Wim
www.cruising.ca/thousand/f-index.html


"Jim" wrote in message
ink.net...
: Silicone?
:
: wrote:
:
: On Tue, 20 Jan 2004 14:40:54 -0500, "Wim" wrote:
:
:
: At the Toronto Boat Show, 17 Jan, I found the following "new product"
and
: reasonable in cost!
: PoliGlow gives "old fiberglass" again the new "wet look". It's not a
wax.
: PoliGlow according to their brochure rates #1 with Practical Sailor and
: Powerboat Reports.
: It was first produced in Miami, FL in 1991.
: www.poliglow.ca
: Any comments and/or experiences from the real world?
:
:
:
: My 1986 boat has had poliglow on it for 5 years. Annual maintenance
: consists of washing the boat, and wiping on two more coats of the
: product with the applicator to replace what has worn away. It takes me
: about 4 hours from start to finish. My boat is one of the shiniest in
: my marina, and it looks just as good in the fall when I haul it, as it
: did in the spring when I launced it.
:
: The first time you apply it, there is more work involved, but even
: that is no more work than the usual compounding and waxing routine.
:
: BB
:

BB
Preparation, preparation is the secret in many diy projects;-)
Many weekend warriors are to hurried and then they cry foul ??
At the boat show(15% discount) I did meet customers that bought there for
2nd and 3rd time!
Thanks for the responses. Much appreciated.--
c ya Wim
www.cruising.ca/thousand/f-index.html


wrote in message
...
: On 21 Jan 2004 13:06:54 GMT, (Bobsprit) wrote:
:
: Bill. I have a Poliglow kit in my closet..bought it last year. I didn't
use it
: because a few people at my yard said it was a disaster. It flaked off a
few
: boats that it was applied to and was tough to remove. I got scared off
and
: never used my kit.
: Any idea what may have happened?
:
: Sounds like they didn't follow the directions very well.
:
: Should I give it a try?
:
:
: Only if you intend to do it according to the manufactures
: recommendations. Otherwise you'll be back here crying like a baby
: about how poliglow killed your whole family. Every year, a few more
: folks in my area start using it as a result of seeing how well it has
: worked for those who already made the switch. I know of quite a few
: boats that have it, and not one regrets it.
:
: BB

BB
Preparation, preparation is the secret in many diy projects;-)
Many weekend warriors are to hurried and then they cry foul ??
At the boat show(15% discount) I did meet customers that bought there for
2nd and 3rd time!
Thanks for the responses. Much appreciated.--
c ya Wim
www.cruising.ca/thousand/f-index.html


wrote in message
...
: On 21 Jan 2004 13:06:54 GMT, (Bobsprit) wrote:
:
: Bill. I have a Poliglow kit in my closet..bought it last year. I didn't
use it
: because a few people at my yard said it was a disaster. It flaked off a
few
: boats that it was applied to and was tough to remove. I got scared off
and
: never used my kit.
: Any idea what may have happened?
:
: Sounds like they didn't follow the directions very well.
:
: Should I give it a try?
:
:
: Only if you intend to do it according to the manufactures
: recommendations. Otherwise you'll be back here crying like a baby
: about how poliglow killed your whole family. Every year, a few more
: folks in my area start using it as a result of seeing how well it has
: worked for those who already made the switch. I know of quite a few
: boats that have it, and not one regrets it.
:
: BB

Preparation, preparation is the secret in many diy projects;-)
Many weekend warriors are to hurried and then they cry foul ??

I've heard good stuff about Poliglow....still, my kit ia half price if anyone
wants it!

RB

Preparation, preparation is the secret in many diy projects;-)
Many weekend warriors are to hurried and then they cry foul ??

I've heard good stuff about Poliglow....still, my kit ia half price if anyone
wants it!

RB

In article ,
wrote:

THE HORSE**** ARTIST DRIVELED:
Total nonsense.

Sounds like you applied it over wax or a poorly prepared surface,
rather than following the clear instructions. The prep must be done
correctly if you expect to have good results.

You also should have used the stripper supplied by poliglow for
removal. It comes off quite easily.

BB

It was applied after wet flat sanding with 1000 grit followed with
silicone 'lifter', dried washed .... then followed the instructions.

It did look nice for 4 months on a horizontal apron deck ... but soon
faded. I re-did it again and still faded and flaked after another 4
months.