I know, "what's the best" is a loaded term. The gell coat on the boat
is "ok" not powdery but is really dull,and could use a good cleaning
and waxing.

To do a good job, what kind of boat wax would y'all recomend?
Automotive? or is there a "special" wax that one should use?

And for best results, can anyone tell me how to do a good prep job or
lead me to a site, that will show me how to make the waxing work well?

thanks!

wrote in message
oups.com...
I know, "what's the best" is a loaded term. The gell coat on the boat
is "ok" not powdery but is really dull,and could use a good cleaning
and waxing.

To do a good job, what kind of boat wax would y'all recomend?
Automotive? or is there a "special" wax that one should use?

And for best results, can anyone tell me how to do a good prep job or
lead me to a site, that will show me how to make the waxing work well?

thanks!


Start with an application of 3M Finesse It II finishing polish (using a
random orbit buffer) followed by a good coat of Collinite Fleet Paste Wax.
It will look like new again.

" JimH" not telling you @ pffftt.com wrote in message
...

wrote in message
oups.com...
I know, "what's the best" is a loaded term. The gell coat on the boat
is "ok" not powdery but is really dull,and could use a good cleaning
and waxing.

To do a good job, what kind of boat wax would y'all recomend?
Automotive? or is there a "special" wax that one should use?

And for best results, can anyone tell me how to do a good prep job or
lead me to a site, that will show me how to make the waxing work well?

thanks!


Start with an application of 3M Finesse It II finishing polish (using a
random orbit buffer) followe-d by a good coat of Collinite Fleet Paste
Wax. It will look like new again.


Once the boat is polished and waxed I maintain the finish mid-season using
this past wax:

http://www.meguiars.com/?boat-liquid...ium-Marine-Wax

It is easy to apply and remove and gives a great shine. As I am now docked
I apply this wax (after washing the boat) when we anchor at our swimming
spot sometime in July (mid season). Between the preseason polish with
Finesse-It II and wax with Collinite Fleet Paste Wax followed by the mid
season Meguires Flagship liquid wax I have always been able to maintain the
gelcoat to like new condition.

That's great to know, Jim. And thanks for the link. I didn't know
Meguires had a "marine" type wax.

Thanks again!


JimH wrote:
" JimH" not telling you @ pffftt.com wrote in message
...

wrote in message
oups.com...
I know, "what's the best" is a loaded term. The gell coat on the boat
is "ok" not powdery but is really dull,and could use a good cleaning
and waxing.

To do a good job, what kind of boat wax would y'all recomend?
Automotive? or is there a "special" wax that one should use?

And for best results, can anyone tell me how to do a good prep job or
lead me to a site, that will show me how to make the waxing work well?

thanks!


Start with an application of 3M Finesse It II finishing polish (using a
random orbit buffer) followe-d by a good coat of Collinite Fleet Paste
Wax. It will look like new again.


Once the boat is polished and waxed I maintain the finish mid-season using
this past wax:

http://www.meguiars.com/?boat-liquid...ium-Marine-Wax

It is easy to apply and remove and gives a great shine. As I am now docked
I apply this wax (after washing the boat) when we anchor at our swimming
spot sometime in July (mid season). Between the preseason polish with
Finesse-It II and wax with Collinite Fleet Paste Wax followed by the mid
season Meguires Flagship liquid wax I have always been able to maintain the
gelcoat to like new condition.

wrote in message
ups.com...
That's great to know, Jim. And thanks for the link. I didn't know
Meguires had a "marine" type wax.

Thanks again!


JimH wrote:
" JimH" not telling you @ pffftt.com wrote in message
...

wrote in message
oups.com...
I know, "what's the best" is a loaded term. The gell coat on the boat
is "ok" not powdery but is really dull,and could use a good cleaning
and waxing.

To do a good job, what kind of boat wax would y'all recomend?
Automotive? or is there a "special" wax that one should use?

And for best results, can anyone tell me how to do a good prep job or
lead me to a site, that will show me how to make the waxing work well?

thanks!


Start with an application of 3M Finesse It II finishing polish (using a
random orbit buffer) followe-d by a good coat of Collinite Fleet Paste
Wax. It will look like new again.


Once the boat is polished and waxed I maintain the finish mid-season
using
this past wax:

http://www.meguiars.com/?boat-liquid...ium-Marine-Wax

It is easy to apply and remove and gives a great shine. As I am now
docked
I apply this wax (after washing the boat) when we anchor at our swimming
spot sometime in July (mid season). Between the preseason polish with
Finesse-It II and wax with Collinite Fleet Paste Wax followed by the mid
season Meguires Flagship liquid wax I have always been able to maintain
the
gelcoat to like new condition.


You are welcome.

The Meguires Flagship liquid wax has been rated only behind Collinite Fleet
*Paste* wax in the surveys I have read and I have had nothing but great
results with both.

Side note: Congratulations on the new boat. It looks like you got a great
deal on it!

JimH wrote:
Side note: Congratulations on the new boat. It looks like you got a great
deal on it!

Thanks, man.

Oh, it's not a new boat, and it does have it's quirks,mostly cosmetic,
but still, I feel I came out way on the high side.

JimH wrote:
Side note: Congratulations on the new boat. It looks like you got a great
deal on it!

This one is well worth getting a bimini or convertable top! It's got
all the bracketing and a place right across the stern for one. I'm
going to search pictures for what I want, but I'll ahve one installed
before next spring! ?:

Maybe a stupid question, but how do you guys best wax the hull when the
boat's on a trailer? I need to wax mine soon.

I know, "what's the best" is a loaded term. The gell coat on the boat
is "ok" not powdery but is really dull,and could use a good cleaning
and waxing.

To do a good job, what kind of boat wax would y'all recomend?
Automotive? or is there a "special" wax that one should use?

And for best results, can anyone tell me how to do a good prep job or
lead me to a site, that will show me how to make the waxing work well?

thanks!

wrote:

I know, "what's the best" is a loaded term. The gell coat on the boat
is "ok" not powdery but is really dull,and could use a good cleaning
and waxing.

To do a good job, what kind of boat wax would y'all recomend?
Automotive? or is there a "special" wax that one should use?

And for best results, can anyone tell me how to do a good prep job or
lead me to a site, that will show me how to make the waxing work well?

thanks!


I wax my boat with Zymol, heck I wax everything with this stuff. It is
hard and last a long time. Just do a small area at a time and don't let
it dry on to long.

If you think a cleaner war is needed I have always had good results with
3m products. But I would go over it again with Zymol after I am done.

Capt Jack R..

Collinite fleetwax paste consistently tests best in Powerboat Reports
independent tests. I've been using it for years and it lasts a long
time. I also use it on my car.