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boat polish
Posted on 4/16/15 at 10:08 pm
Posted on 4/16/15 at 10:08 pm
need suggestions on polish/cleaner - just bought 5 year old key west- in good shape just want to keep it that way
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Posted on 4/16/15 at 10:53 pm to saray
bump this tomorrow or Saturday...the outdoor board goes to bed early during the week!... 
Posted on 4/16/15 at 11:02 pm to saray
If the paint feels rough I would probably compound it then put a coat of wax on it. As far as products I know a lot of the fiberglass guys just use the normal old 3m products from detail supply stores.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 6:23 am to fisherbm1112
3M compound/wax all in one. Woks great with a buffer.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 6:49 am to saray
In the early spring I use the 3m cleaner wax. Then throughout the year (4-5 times) I apply the meguiars quik spray wax after washing the boat.
Also get some starbrite deck cleaner for your non skid. I found its cheapest at academy.
Also get some starbrite deck cleaner for your non skid. I found its cheapest at academy.
This post was edited on 4/17/15 at 6:50 am
Posted on 4/17/15 at 7:02 am to tilco
quote:
In the early spring I use the 3m cleaner wax. Then throughout the year (4-5 times) I apply the meguiars quik spray wax after washing the boat.
This is basically what I do. A good wax w/ the buffer first of the season, and then periodic wash and quick wax as needed during the summer. I'll use Eagle quick detailer and a clean cloth to get rid of water spots after a weekend if I dotn wash it. Where you use the boat will matter as far as how often it needs wash / wax. Our water is very clean so it doesnt take much here.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 7:09 am to saray
If its stained or needs some "brightening" up, hit it with starbrite hull cleaner. Then two to three coats of 3m wax. It will be bright and shiny. Then every time I cleaned at the car wash (which was every time I took the boat out), I'd do my final rinse with the liquid wax setting. Don't know how much that helps the hull, but it helped keep blood stains off of the deck.
This post was edited on 4/17/15 at 7:41 am
Posted on 4/17/15 at 8:59 am to saray
LINK
That is a site for sailboats, but that is a very thorough guide on compounding / polishing / waxing. I don't know how much work you are wanting to do, but that will certainly make her look like she just rolled out the factory.
I did my boat following these steps recently and it came out great. I used:
3M Rubbing Compound
3M Finesse It Polish
Collinite #885 Fleetwax
Have fun!
From thread
That is a site for sailboats, but that is a very thorough guide on compounding / polishing / waxing. I don't know how much work you are wanting to do, but that will certainly make her look like she just rolled out the factory.
I did my boat following these steps recently and it came out great. I used:
3M Rubbing Compound
3M Finesse It Polish
Collinite #885 Fleetwax
Have fun!
From thread
This post was edited on 4/17/15 at 9:01 am
Posted on 4/17/15 at 9:10 am to saray
3M Super Duty Compound Part #5954 with a wool pad is what most boat detailers use for heavy oxidation. Follow that with a wax that contains CARNUBA.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 9:46 am to splastiko
Damn....nice job
Posted on 4/17/15 at 10:47 am to KG6
quote:
, I'd do my final rinse with the liquid wax setting.
I do the same, not sure it does anything, but it cant hurt
Posted on 4/17/15 at 10:49 am to Elusiveporpi
It definitely will help with future blood and scum stains. It would also help a wax job last a little longer.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 11:22 am to KG6
Be very careful with Starbrite Hull Cleaner!
It works well, but is VERY corrosive. Make sure you rinse everything very well. Especially your trailer and the stuff inside your hatches.
We used it a couple months ago. Went fishing last month and noticed all the places we missed. Corrosion on lifejacket zippers, tackle boxes, trailer, etc. We had a set of jumper cables that started corroding and the corrosion ate up into the copper wires. We broke the cables into pieces like a tree limb.
We only knew that because the big motor battery died on the water. Yes, the terminals were corroded also.
It works well, but is VERY corrosive. Make sure you rinse everything very well. Especially your trailer and the stuff inside your hatches.
We used it a couple months ago. Went fishing last month and noticed all the places we missed. Corrosion on lifejacket zippers, tackle boxes, trailer, etc. We had a set of jumper cables that started corroding and the corrosion ate up into the copper wires. We broke the cables into pieces like a tree limb.
We only knew that because the big motor battery died on the water. Yes, the terminals were corroded also.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 11:25 am to Grassy1
Why are you using that all over your boat? We just use it to get the yellow off the bottom and it works really well
Posted on 4/17/15 at 11:30 am to PapaPogey
Cuz I ain't always real smart.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 11:33 am to Grassy1
Haha. We just use the StarBrite boat soap which smells awesome and a little electric pressure washer. Hull Cleaner on the outside
Posted on 4/17/15 at 11:35 am to PapaPogey
but hey...
if your jumper cables break at the clamp:
strip wire, then use the clamp to hold the stripped wire to the battery post.
By the way, Lake Pelto looks different when your motor won't start.
if your jumper cables break at the clamp:
strip wire, then use the clamp to hold the stripped wire to the battery post.
By the way, Lake Pelto looks different when your motor won't start.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 11:40 am to saray
Woody Wax
I tried the Pro-Tech products and honestly wasn't impressed with them.
I tried the Pro-Tech products and honestly wasn't impressed with them.
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