What is the worst wax/polymer you have ever used for your boat?
 

Rec.boats has had lots of discussion on the best boat wax/polymer, but I
don't believe I have ever read one of the WORST product.

About 8 years ago, I "experimented" with Starbrite Premium Marine Polish
with Teflon. After 30 days, the boat was showing black streaks from air
pollution where the water was running down the side of the boat. I then
went out and purchased Carnauba Wax and did a test on one side of the
boat, using the Teflon Polish on half of a side and the Carnauba wax on
the other half. The Teflon showing the black streaks in 30 days, the
Carnauba lasted the rest of the season

What is the worst wax/polymer you have ever used for your boat?
 

"Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote in message
...
Rec.boats has had lots of discussion on the best boat wax/polymer, but I
don't believe I have ever read one of the WORST product.

About 8 years ago, I "experimented" with Starbrite Premium Marine Polish
with Teflon. After 30 days, the boat was showing black streaks from air
pollution where the water was running down the side of the boat. I then
went out and purchased Carnauba Wax and did a test on one side of the
boat, using the Teflon Polish on half of a side and the Carnauba wax on
the other half. The Teflon showing the black streaks in 30 days, the
Carnauba lasted the rest of the season


I tried a product called "Liquid Glass" on an old, Century boat that I had
years ago. I was very impressed with the results.
It brought out a shine on the old hull that didn't dry up or fade for at
least a couple of years.
I used the "Nautical Liquid Glass" version after reading about results from
users of the regular, automotive version. It's controversial though,
because apparently it is very difficult to strip off.

http://www.liquidglass.com/lgpolish.htm

Eisboch

What is the worst wax/polymer you have ever used for your boat?
 

Eisboch wrote:
"Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote in message
...
Rec.boats has had lots of discussion on the best boat wax/polymer, but I
don't believe I have ever read one of the WORST product.

About 8 years ago, I "experimented" with Starbrite Premium Marine Polish
with Teflon. After 30 days, the boat was showing black streaks from air
pollution where the water was running down the side of the boat. I then
went out and purchased Carnauba Wax and did a test on one side of the
boat, using the Teflon Polish on half of a side and the Carnauba wax on
the other half. The Teflon showing the black streaks in 30 days, the
Carnauba lasted the rest of the season


I tried a product called "Liquid Glass" on an old, Century boat that I had
years ago. I was very impressed with the results.
It brought out a shine on the old hull that didn't dry up or fade for at
least a couple of years.
I used the "Nautical Liquid Glass" version after reading about results from
users of the regular, automotive version. It's controversial though,
because apparently it is very difficult to strip off.

http://www.liquidglass.com/lgpolish.htm

Eisboch

I used a very similar product when I sold my mother in laws old car. It
was one of those "infomercial produts" that made it way into the auto
stores. It took a completely beat up finish and turned it into a clear
coat finish just by wiping it on. You did not have to wipe it off. The
problem is it will eventually become pitted by air pollution and UV
rays. You will eventually have to strip it, like you had to strip floor
waxes, and you need to use mineral spirits and massive amounts of elbow
grease to remove the stuff. I would hate to hear of someone who put it
on a new car or boat.

To turn an old beater into a nice shiny surface, it did the job.

What is the worst wax/polymer you have ever used for your boat?
 

On Fri, 7 Mar 2008 09:58:12 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:

I tried a product called "Liquid Glass" on an old, Century boat that I had
years ago. I was very impressed with the results.
It brought out a shine on the old hull that didn't dry up or fade for at
least a couple of years.
I used the "Nautical Liquid Glass" version after reading about results from
users of the regular, automotive version. It's controversial though,
because apparently it is very difficult to strip off.

http://www.liquidglass.com/lgpolish.htm

There are other products like that. I consider them to be a "coating"
as opposed to a wax or polish.

They look awful once they start to shed but probably a good quick way
to spiff up an older boat that is for sale.