PoliGlow
 

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?
--
c ya Wim
www.cruising.ca/thousand/f-index.html

PoliGlow
 

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

PoliGlow
 

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

PoliGlow
 

I applied Poliglow to our J/40 (blue hull, in great shape) last month.
It was a lot of work applying five coats to the hull with the boat in
the water. The result was worth it, though after only a month it's
impossible to predict how it will hold up. I liked the look so well I
also applied it to some areas around the cockpit and the foredeck. It
really looks good there also. Make sure you do a thorough cleaning
using their Poliprep, else you will have dirt preserved under the
Poliglow and it will be very visible. I found their basic kit had more
than enough of the glow and prep to handle a 40 foot sloop.

Dave

"Wim" wrote in message ...
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?

PoliGlow
 

I applied Poliglow to our J/40 (blue hull, in great shape) last month.
It was a lot of work applying five coats to the hull with the boat in
the water. The result was worth it, though after only a month it's
impossible to predict how it will hold up. I liked the look so well I
also applied it to some areas around the cockpit and the foredeck. It
really looks good there also. Make sure you do a thorough cleaning
using their Poliprep, else you will have dirt preserved under the
Poliglow and it will be very visible. I found their basic kit had more
than enough of the glow and prep to handle a 40 foot sloop.

Dave

"Wim" wrote in message ...
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?

PoliGlow
 

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

PoliGlow
 

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

PoliGlow
 

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

PoliGlow
 

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

PoliGlow
 

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

PoliGlow
 

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

PoliGlow
 

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

PoliGlow
 

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

PoliGlow
 

"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
:

PoliGlow
 

"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
:

PoliGlow
 

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

PoliGlow
 

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

PoliGlow
 

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

PoliGlow
 

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

PoliGlow
 

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.

PoliGlow
 

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.

PoliGlow
 

ALL miracle boat/car shine snake oils are silicone. You'll be happy
today, and sorry tomorrow.



Wim wrote:
"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:-)!

PoliGlow
 

ALL miracle boat/car shine snake oils are silicone. You'll be happy
today, and sorry tomorrow.



Wim wrote:
"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:-)!

PoliGlow
 

"ALL miracle boat/car shine snake oils are silicone"

It says in the post below and I quote:

"Poli Glow is a water based acrylic polymer "

According to you that's the same as silicone??
--
c ya Wim
www.cruising.ca/thousand/f-index.html


"Jim" wrote in message
link.net...
: ALL miracle boat/car shine snake oils are silicone. You'll be happy
: today, and sorry tomorrow.
:
:
:
: Wim wrote:
: "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:-)!
:

PoliGlow
 

"ALL miracle boat/car shine snake oils are silicone"

It says in the post below and I quote:

"Poli Glow is a water based acrylic polymer "

According to you that's the same as silicone??
--
c ya Wim
www.cruising.ca/thousand/f-index.html


"Jim" wrote in message
link.net...
: ALL miracle boat/car shine snake oils are silicone. You'll be happy
: today, and sorry tomorrow.
:
:
:
: Wim wrote:
: "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:-)!
:

PoliGlow
 

Anyone know if polymer and silicone are the same thing?

I did a fast search on Google, didn't find the answer. I'll go back and
read more.

I'm suspicious though. I sure would find out if I was going to use it.
The shelves are full of things make your dull finish shine that
contain silicone.

As always, I reserve the right to be wrong.

Wim wrote:
"ALL miracle boat/car shine snake oils are silicone"

It says in the post below and I quote:

"Poli Glow is a water based acrylic polymer "

According to you that's the same as silicone??

PoliGlow
 

Anyone know if polymer and silicone are the same thing?

I did a fast search on Google, didn't find the answer. I'll go back and
read more.

I'm suspicious though. I sure would find out if I was going to use it.
The shelves are full of things make your dull finish shine that
contain silicone.

As always, I reserve the right to be wrong.

Wim wrote:
"ALL miracle boat/car shine snake oils are silicone"

It says in the post below and I quote:

"Poli Glow is a water based acrylic polymer "

According to you that's the same as silicone??

PoliGlow
 

they are not the same thing.

Anyone know if polymer and silicone are the same thing?

I did a fast search on Google, didn't find the answer. I'll go back and
read more.

I'm suspicious though. I sure would find out if I was going to use it.
The shelves are full of things make your dull finish shine that
contain silicone.

As always, I reserve the right to be wrong.

Wim wrote:
"ALL miracle boat/car shine snake oils are silicone"

It says in the post below and I quote:

"Poli Glow is a water based acrylic polymer "

According to you that's the same as silicone??

PoliGlow
 

they are not the same thing.

Anyone know if polymer and silicone are the same thing?

I did a fast search on Google, didn't find the answer. I'll go back and
read more.

I'm suspicious though. I sure would find out if I was going to use it.
The shelves are full of things make your dull finish shine that
contain silicone.

As always, I reserve the right to be wrong.

Wim wrote:
"ALL miracle boat/car shine snake oils are silicone"

It says in the post below and I quote:

"Poli Glow is a water based acrylic polymer "

According to you that's the same as silicone??

PoliGlow = Acrylic Floor Wax
 

This **** is acrylic FLOOR WAX - was it Johnson FUTURE ?? - remove it
easily with ammonia after you've figured out it doesn't work for more
that a few weeks. The shisters tried selling it as RV polish for some
years - off looking for other suckers these days. There's no wax in
it.



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?

PoliGlow = Acrylic Floor Wax
 

This **** is acrylic FLOOR WAX - was it Johnson FUTURE ?? - remove it
easily with ammonia after you've figured out it doesn't work for more
that a few weeks. The shisters tried selling it as RV polish for some
years - off looking for other suckers these days. There's no wax in
it.



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?

PoliGlow
 

And how much is half price?

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
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

PoliGlow
 

And how much is half price?

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
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

PoliGlow
 

And how much is half price?

Forget it! I'll put it on ebay for 20 bucks!

RB

PoliGlow
 

And how much is half price?

Forget it! I'll put it on ebay for 20 bucks!

RB

PoliGlow
 

No, "polymer" is a generic term including molecules of at least 100 carbons.
Silicone is an element in the periodic table.
http://www.webelements.com/webelemen...xt/Si/key.html

--


Keith
__
A husband is what is left of a man after the nerve is extracted.
"Jim" wrote in message
hlink.net...
Anyone know if polymer and silicone are the same thing?

I did a fast search on Google, didn't find the answer. I'll go back and
read more.

I'm suspicious though. I sure would find out if I was going to use it.
The shelves are full of things make your dull finish shine that
contain silicone.

As always, I reserve the right to be wrong.

Wim wrote:
"ALL miracle boat/car shine snake oils are silicone"

It says in the post below and I quote:

"Poli Glow is a water based acrylic polymer "

According to you that's the same as silicone??

PoliGlow
 

No, "polymer" is a generic term including molecules of at least 100 carbons.
Silicone is an element in the periodic table.
http://www.webelements.com/webelemen...xt/Si/key.html

--


Keith
__
A husband is what is left of a man after the nerve is extracted.
"Jim" wrote in message
hlink.net...
Anyone know if polymer and silicone are the same thing?

I did a fast search on Google, didn't find the answer. I'll go back and
read more.

I'm suspicious though. I sure would find out if I was going to use it.
The shelves are full of things make your dull finish shine that
contain silicone.

As always, I reserve the right to be wrong.

Wim wrote:
"ALL miracle boat/car shine snake oils are silicone"

It says in the post below and I quote:

"Poli Glow is a water based acrylic polymer "

According to you that's the same as silicone??

PoliGlow
 

Silicone is an element in the periodic table.


Silcone comes from the Horta and other S-based lifeforms.
Look it up!

RB

PoliGlow
 

Silicone is an element in the periodic table.


Silcone comes from the Horta and other S-based lifeforms.
Look it up!

RB

PoliGlow
 

silicon and silicone are two different things.

Examples of silicons: Pyramid scams, penis enlargement pumps, George Bush and
the war in Iraq.


RB