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Marine lubicants
On Sep 26, 5:11*pm, Ancient One wrote:
JimH wrote: On Sep 26, 12:34 pm, "Robert M. Gary" wrote: I have an '03 4.3L Merc engine. The dealer insisist that I should only use Merc's motor oil, gear lube, etc. Of course the dealer price for this stuff is pretty high. The gear lube itself is $15/qt. I noticed that Walmart sells QuickSilver brand products now. I believe QuickSilver is a respected brand in that I've seen it at WestMarine and I've heard they are actually owned by Merc. So my question is... 3) Is it necessary to put expensive Marine wax on my gell coat? My boat sits outside and the cover doesn't protect the gell coat. I was going to use the same turtle wax I use on my car but the Bayliner dealer says I should use a marine wax. Is there really a difference? -Robert Yes. *Car wax is not intended to protect gelcoat. 2 of the best for marine gelcoat: http://www.autogeek.net/collinite-fleetwax-.html or http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+FLAG+16 You can shop around on the net for better prices but those 2 are the best. Been using plain old carnauba based car wax on my boat for years. *Why is it not intended to protect gel coat? Good point. I agree about carnuba waxes but most car waxes, including Turtle Wax ( http://www.turtlewax.com/main.taf?p=2,1,4,1 0=) are not carnuba waxes. |
Marine lubicants
JimH wrote:
On Sep 26, 5:02 pm, A Real Boater wrote: JimH wrote: On Sep 26, 12:34 pm, "Robert M. Gary" wrote: I have an '03 4.3L Merc engine. The dealer insisist that I should only use Merc's motor oil, gear lube, etc. Of course the dealer price for this stuff is pretty high. The gear lube itself is $15/qt. I noticed that Walmart sells QuickSilver brand products now. I believe QuickSilver is a respected brand in that I've seen it at WestMarine and I've heard they are actually owned by Merc. So my question is... 3) Is it necessary to put expensive Marine wax on my gell coat? My boat sits outside and the cover doesn't protect the gell coat. I was going to use the same turtle wax I use on my car but the Bayliner dealer says I should use a marine wax. Is there really a difference? -Robert Yes. Car wax is not intended to protect gelcoat. 2 of the best for marine gelcoat: http://www.autogeek.net/collinite-fleetwax-.html or http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+FLAG+16 You can shop around on the net for better prices but those 2 are the best. Ever tried the liquid Collinite fleetwax? I've been tempted to give it a try. --http://tinyurl.com/4q88t6 Nope. I use the paste wax before I launch for the season. Prior to using it I polish the boat with 3M Finesse-It II and use a random orbital buffer (Mine is the Porter Cable 7424). Once in the water I use the Mequiar's Flagship liquid wax while anchored off the beach. Easy to apply and provides good protection. If you want a liquid wax try the Meguiar's Flagship................it has consistently rated as one of the best for boats. Thanks...will give it a try. -- http://tinyurl.com/4q88t6 |
Marine lubicants
On Sep 26, 4:59*pm, JimH wrote:
On Sep 26, 12:34*pm, "Robert M. Gary" wrote: I have an '03 4.3L Merc engine. The dealer insisist that I should only use Merc's motor oil, gear lube, etc. Of course the dealer price for this stuff is pretty high. The gear lube itself is $15/qt. I noticed that Walmart sells QuickSilver brand products now. I believe QuickSilver is a respected brand in that I've seen it at WestMarine and I've heard they are actually owned by Merc. So my question is... 3) Is it necessary to put expensive Marine wax on my gell coat? My boat sits outside and the cover doesn't protect the gell coat. I was going to use the same turtle wax I use on my car but the Bayliner dealer says I should use a marine wax. Is there really a difference? -Robert Yes. *Car wax is not intended to protect gelcoat. 2 of the best for marine gelcoat: http://www.autogeek.net/collinite-fleetwax-.html or http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+FLAG+16 You can shop around on the net for better prices but those 2 are the best. It must be hell to be so stupid that you get sucked in by advertisements. UV protection is UV protection, be it car wax or not. |
Marine lubicants
Ever tried the liquid Collinite fleetwax? I've been tempted to give it a
try. ================================== I use the Collinite paste and its really great. An electic buffer helps, too. Happy boating, Norm |
Marine lubicants
N.L. Eckert wrote:
Ever tried the liquid Collinite fleetwax? I've been tempted to give it a try. ================================== I use the Collinite paste and its really great. An electic buffer helps, too. Happy boating, Norm I use the paste, too, which is why I was wondering about the liquid collinite. -- Have you seen The Ballad of Sarah Palin? http://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...arah_Palin.flv |
Marine lubicants
On Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:10:00 -0400, Gene Kearns
wrote: On Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:50:11 -0400, N.L. Eckert penned the following well considered thoughts to the readers of rec.boats: Best waxes I have ever used...... Start off with #920 and then use #925. http://www.collinitemarine.com/products.htm#920 Thanks, Gene. I'll give them a shot. -- John H. |
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