Want to know any experience with these products. NewGlass 2 or Poly Glow Which one is better? Or is better to wax? Thanks
- Status
Different strokes...
...for different conditions. I have used vertglas (from Lovett Marine, on the web) with excellent results on a 1987 boat with badly oxidized gel coat. Practical Sailor reviewed all the acrylics over a three(?) year period and found them all good, with Poliglow coming out on top. My experience with Vertglas is that you MUST follow the directions faithfully and take no shortcuts. Their manual is explicit and detailed. After prepping with their compound liquid (like softscrub) and a non-abrasive scrub pad, supplied with the kit but I ordered an extra which I needed, and then with their wash which did a great job also, the trick is to apply the stuff in VERY thin coats, allowing it to streak. After 6 or so coats (they dry in a minute or so) I had a shine, and after 10 it looked like showroom. The Island Girl product is not for badly oxidized gel coat. If your boat is chalky and has a discolored waterline stripe, then Poliglow or Vertglas will do a fantastic job. No waxing needed, ever, just wash and recoat once a season to maintain the surface. Be aware, though, that there have been complaints of yellowing after three years. Practical Sailor used yellow test panels and so could not verify, and they have started a new test on white panels. My view is that folks apply it too thickly, with a wet applicator, and that sets it up to yellow. I spoke with a fellow who complained about it, yet boasted that he only had to put on four coats to get a good shine. Obviously too thick as Lovett state that you will need at least four coats to get ashine, and then after getting a shine you should apply at least four more. Hope this helps!
...for different conditions. I have used vertglas (from Lovett Marine, on the web) with excellent results on a 1987 boat with badly oxidized gel coat. Practical Sailor reviewed all the acrylics over a three(?) year period and found them all good, with Poliglow coming out on top. My experience with Vertglas is that you MUST follow the directions faithfully and take no shortcuts. Their manual is explicit and detailed. After prepping with their compound liquid (like softscrub) and a non-abrasive scrub pad, supplied with the kit but I ordered an extra which I needed, and then with their wash which did a great job also, the trick is to apply the stuff in VERY thin coats, allowing it to streak. After 6 or so coats (they dry in a minute or so) I had a shine, and after 10 it looked like showroom. The Island Girl product is not for badly oxidized gel coat. If your boat is chalky and has a discolored waterline stripe, then Poliglow or Vertglas will do a fantastic job. No waxing needed, ever, just wash and recoat once a season to maintain the surface. Be aware, though, that there have been complaints of yellowing after three years. Practical Sailor used yellow test panels and so could not verify, and they have started a new test on white panels. My view is that folks apply it too thickly, with a wet applicator, and that sets it up to yellow. I spoke with a fellow who complained about it, yet boasted that he only had to put on four coats to get a good shine. Obviously too thick as Lovett state that you will need at least four coats to get ashine, and then after getting a shine you should apply at least four more. Hope this helps!
5th year
This will be the fifth year we have used Polyglow. We applied five coats the first year after scrubbing with the cleaner. We bought the kit and followed the direction to a tee. Two to three coats a year now to keep the shine after we wash the boat. The first year people at the marina though we painted the haul. No yellowing after four seasons. I recently recommended it to a fried who bought a thirty year old boat and he has just finished his boat. He could not believe the look after he was done. And the best news. Our boat is a 40' and my wife does the boat by herself while I do the rest of the good old spring stuff.
This will be the fifth year we have used Polyglow. We applied five coats the first year after scrubbing with the cleaner. We bought the kit and followed the direction to a tee. Two to three coats a year now to keep the shine after we wash the boat. The first year people at the marina though we painted the haul. No yellowing after four seasons. I recently recommended it to a fried who bought a thirty year old boat and he has just finished his boat. He could not believe the look after he was done. And the best news. Our boat is a 40' and my wife does the boat by herself while I do the rest of the good old spring stuff.
Polyglow
I have used Polyglow with limited success in the cockpit and on deck. I found it difficult to do the detailing in very tight space with the supplied applicator. When trying to put the product on gelcoat between 2 non skid areas on deck you must be extremely carefull not to spread Polyglow over the non skid. After several coats it was still not perfect. Same on gelcoat between the rail and the nonskid where the stanchion are located. Maybe I did not used the right technique, but I followed the instructions precisely. I think that this product would be easier to use on large surface like the hull. After 2 years, I removed all the Polyglow with Polyprep this past week. A lot of work to get it back to clean gelcoat ready to be waxed.
I have used Polyglow with limited success in the cockpit and on deck. I found it difficult to do the detailing in very tight space with the supplied applicator. When trying to put the product on gelcoat between 2 non skid areas on deck you must be extremely carefull not to spread Polyglow over the non skid. After several coats it was still not perfect. Same on gelcoat between the rail and the nonskid where the stanchion are located. Maybe I did not used the right technique, but I followed the instructions precisely. I think that this product would be easier to use on large surface like the hull. After 2 years, I removed all the Polyglow with Polyprep this past week. A lot of work to get it back to clean gelcoat ready to be waxed.
Great for topsides
This is my 4th year. Still looks great after 3 and just applied my maint. coats of Poliglow. I do not use it on deck or in the cockpit. I don't like a high gloss in those areas anyhow. I do a traditional cleaning and wax there. Tim R.
This is my 4th year. Still looks great after 3 and just applied my maint. coats of Poliglow. I do not use it on deck or in the cockpit. I don't like a high gloss in those areas anyhow. I do a traditional cleaning and wax there. Tim R.
Poliglow
Great to hear this type of news. In the process of buying one or the other. From your comments about Island girl, made the decision for me to purchase Poliglow... Thanks for the information.... Katie 28.5 Hunter "La Rue"
Great to hear this type of news. In the process of buying one or the other. From your comments about Island girl, made the decision for me to purchase Poliglow... Thanks for the information.... Katie 28.5 Hunter "La Rue"
Correction
The Island Girl product _is_ for badly oxidized gelcoat, and IMHO is better for it than Poliglow, although more labor intensive. See link: http://www.sailboatowners.com/upload/display.tpl?folder=73279232500&fno=17
The Island Girl product _is_ for badly oxidized gelcoat, and IMHO is better for it than Poliglow, although more labor intensive. See link: http://www.sailboatowners.com/upload/display.tpl?folder=73279232500&fno=17
Island Girl
My boat is green and has had a history of suffering from oxidation. The previous owner had applied some type of clear-coat system to the hull (not sure what it was). I broke my back removing it and I would never apply something to the topside that has to be removed again. Each year I apply Island Girl clearner/wax to the boat with a paper towel -- I don't actually do all the required steps and my boat is just fine for the whole season -- it takes little time/little effort and yields an excellent result.
My boat is green and has had a history of suffering from oxidation. The previous owner had applied some type of clear-coat system to the hull (not sure what it was). I broke my back removing it and I would never apply something to the topside that has to be removed again. Each year I apply Island Girl clearner/wax to the boat with a paper towel -- I don't actually do all the required steps and my boat is just fine for the whole season -- it takes little time/little effort and yields an excellent result.
I've been looking...
At the Island Girl products, especially the Netural Clear Cleaner. Viewed the video and it looks labor intensive. But I guess the results are what matter. My boat is beige and I'd love to see it in its orginial glory. The IG NC product is 16oz and they say it will cover a 30 footer. That should be enough for me.
At the Island Girl products, especially the Netural Clear Cleaner. Viewed the video and it looks labor intensive. But I guess the results are what matter. My boat is beige and I'd love to see it in its orginial glory. The IG NC product is 16oz and they say it will cover a 30 footer. That should be enough for me.
Phil_Herring @ sailboat owners
I realize that Island Girl states that their product is for oxidized gel coat, but I believe that the Practical Sailor review stated otherwise, or that it was not for BADLY oxidized. That's why I went with another brand. I may be wrong (my admiral says I'm always wrong!), but I think that is accurate.
I realize that Island Girl states that their product is for oxidized gel coat, but I believe that the Practical Sailor review stated otherwise, or that it was not for BADLY oxidized. That's why I went with another brand. I may be wrong (my admiral says I'm always wrong!), but I think that is accurate.
- Status