Boat wax whats the best?
 

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!

Boat wax whats the best?
 

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.

Boat wax whats the best?
 

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On 14 Nov 2006 08:24:05 -0800, 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?

I have had great success using a 3M product called Finesse-It II and
3M Heavy Duty compound. Go over it with the 3M HD followed by the
Finese-It II. Use an air powered DA sander with a polishing pad -
that was one lesson I learned early when using this stuff - electric
powered polishers don't seem to cut it for some reason.

After that, 3M Fiberglas Restorer and Wax and the result will be
amazing.

Have you ever tried the Porter Cable 7424 random orbit polisher? This baby
works great on cars and boats. Just make sure to select the correct foam
pad.

Boat wax whats the best?
 

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!

Boat wax whats the best?
 

On Tue, 14 Nov 2006 17:06:43 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

Have you ever tried the Porter Cable 7424 random orbit polisher? This baby
works great on cars and boats. Just make sure to select the correct foam
pad.

Yeah -I have one.

Didn't work as well at my air powered one though.

What kind of air tool do you use and what are the psi/cfm
requirements?

Boat wax whats the best?
 

On Tue, 14 Nov 2006 16:55:29 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

On 14 Nov 2006 08:24:05 -0800, 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?

I have had great success using a 3M product called Finesse-It II and
3M Heavy Duty compound. Go over it with the 3M HD followed by the
Finese-It II. Use an air powered DA sander with a polishing pad -
that was one lesson I learned early when using this stuff - electric
powered polishers don't seem to cut it for some reason.

After that, 3M Fiberglas Restorer and Wax and the result will be
amazing.

What Tom said!

Boat wax whats the best?
 

Great responses, Guys.

I'm really appreciating this.


JohnH wrote:
On Tue, 14 Nov 2006 16:55:29 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

On 14 Nov 2006 08:24:05 -0800, 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?

I have had great success using a 3M product called Finesse-It II and
3M Heavy Duty compound. Go over it with the 3M HD followed by the
Finese-It II. Use an air powered DA sander with a polishing pad -
that was one lesson I learned early when using this stuff - electric
powered polishers don't seem to cut it for some reason.

After that, 3M Fiberglas Restorer and Wax and the result will be
amazing.

What Tom said!

Boat wax whats the best?
 

On Tue, 14 Nov 2006 21:09:12 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

I use a Snap-On DA sander with the adaptor kit for 8" pad. It was a
left over from my International L-110 restoration days.

You had to ask about air supply didn't you? Now I have to go out to
the garage. Be right back.

Air requirements are 90 Psi @ 5/6 CFM.

Thanks.

Boat wax whats the best?
 

Boat wax whats the best?
 

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.

Boat wax whats the best?
 

"Keith" wrote in message
ups.com...

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.


The regular Collinite marine wax is their product # 925 and is labeled
"Fiberglass boat wax".

They also have a product # 870 which is labeled as a "cleaner wax for
marine, rv and aeronautical finishes".

I tried both on different sections of the boat cockpit a while back to see
which was better.
The # 870 produced a much brighter shine, is easier to apply and the shine
lasts longer.

Eisboch

Boat wax whats the best?
 

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 15 Nov 2006 07:52:48 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:


"Keith" wrote in message
roups.com...

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.


The regular Collinite marine wax is their product # 925 and is labeled
"Fiberglass boat wax".

They also have a product # 870 which is labeled as a "cleaner wax for
marine, rv and aeronautical finishes".

I tried both on different sections of the boat cockpit a while back to see
which was better.
The # 870 produced a much brighter shine, is easier to apply and the shine
lasts longer.

Better than 3M?

Better than the regular 3M cleaner wax, which I've also tried .... in fact,
much better. IIRC, it was also a bit pricey compared to the regular
Collinite marine wax, but worth it. I need to find some more as I have just
about used up what I have.

I've never done the whole 3M multi-step process because the Navigator has
not oxidized much.
I've had it waxed at least once a year ... twice a year while it was in
Florida ... since it was new.

I might have to do something different on the Scout. It's been sitting for
three years and was only waxed once. I don't think it's oxidized, but it
sure is dirty.

Eisboch

Boat wax whats the best?
 

"Eisboch" wrote in message
...

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 15 Nov 2006 07:52:48 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:


"Keith" wrote in message
groups.com...

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.


The regular Collinite marine wax is their product # 925 and is labeled
"Fiberglass boat wax".

They also have a product # 870 which is labeled as a "cleaner wax for
marine, rv and aeronautical finishes".

I tried both on different sections of the boat cockpit a while back to
see
which was better.
The # 870 produced a much brighter shine, is easier to apply and the
shine
lasts longer.

Better than 3M?

Better than the regular 3M cleaner wax, which I've also tried .... in
fact, much better. IIRC, it was also a bit pricey compared to the regular
Collinite marine wax, but worth it. I need to find some more as I have
just about used up what I have.

I've never done the whole 3M multi-step process because the Navigator has
not oxidized much.
I've had it waxed at least once a year ... twice a year while it was in
Florida ... since it was new.

I might have to do something different on the Scout. It's been sitting
for three years and was only waxed once. I don't think it's oxidized, but
it sure is dirty.

Eisboch


http://www.waxbytes.com/marine.html

Boat wax whats the best?
 

I'll second that. I tried the 3M stuff once, was sorely disappointed
after using the Collinite product. I've only used the hard paste wax
version, never the cleaner/wax stuff so I can't comment on it.

Boat wax whats the best?
 

" 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.

Boat wax whats the best?
 

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.

Boat wax whats the best?
 

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!

Boat wax whats the best?
 

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.

Boat wax whats the best?
 

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! ?:

Boat wax whats the best?
 

wrote in message
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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.


*New* to you. ;-)

Boat wax whats the best?
 

JimH wrote:
*New* to you. ;-)

yeah, I suppose so.

Jim, I picked this boat up in Hamilton OH which is aprox 30-35 mi NW
of Cincinnati.

how far was I from you?

Boat wax whats the best?
 

wrote in message
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JimH wrote:
*New* to you. ;-)

yeah, I suppose so.

Jim, I picked this boat up in Hamilton OH which is aprox 30-35 mi NW
of Cincinnati.

how far was I from you?


250 miles.

Boat wax whats the best?
 

Thats quite a ways.

So much for meeting for lunch... LOL!

JimH wrote:
wrote in message
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JimH wrote:
*New* to you. ;-)

yeah, I suppose so.

Jim, I picked this boat up in Hamilton OH which is aprox 30-35 mi NW
of Cincinnati.

how far was I from you?


250 miles.