After messing around with rubbing compounds, polishing compounds, waxes, and non-wax sealants/finishes with less than spectacular results I'm moving on. I have read much literature and posts on Vertglas, Poli Glow and the like, and I have purchased the Poli Glow kit. I have read all the literature, instructions and cautionary statements, but for those that have actually used it, do you have any tips you could pass on to a first-time user that perhaps were not covered? They would be appreciated... Thanks in advance Joe S/V Charis
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Steve Larson
Here is what I did
I recently used the poliglow treatment and it looks like a new boat. Here are a couple of suggestions which may save you some headaches. First, the hull has to be clean. Mine was pretty oxidized and had some stains which the poli prep would not touch. I went out and got a couple bottles of Soft Scrub -the white stuff, not the gel. This did a great job getting out the stains. Next, don't apply this stuff in the hot sun. Third, soak the chamois applicator in water before starting and keep washing it out every 10 minutes or so to keep it moist. The application then is pretty much according to the directions. There was a guy at my boat yard who spent two days waxing his hull with a buffer. Worked like a devil but his end product was just so so. I did the poli treatment on mine and his just looked sick in comparison. I would have loved to seen his expression when he looked at the two hulls side by side when he returned to the boatyard.
I recently used the poliglow treatment and it looks like a new boat. Here are a couple of suggestions which may save you some headaches. First, the hull has to be clean. Mine was pretty oxidized and had some stains which the poli prep would not touch. I went out and got a couple bottles of Soft Scrub -the white stuff, not the gel. This did a great job getting out the stains. Next, don't apply this stuff in the hot sun. Third, soak the chamois applicator in water before starting and keep washing it out every 10 minutes or so to keep it moist. The application then is pretty much according to the directions. There was a guy at my boat yard who spent two days waxing his hull with a buffer. Worked like a devil but his end product was just so so. I did the poli treatment on mine and his just looked sick in comparison. I would have loved to seen his expression when he looked at the two hulls side by side when he returned to the boatyard.
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Dan Ulrich
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Bruce
Anyone have long-term experience?
I would be interested in anyone who may have used one of these products for a long period, like several years. The lure of a quick fix is strong, but I had an awful experience getting Nu Glass, which is similar, off my boat after it started looking bad. Bruce
I would be interested in anyone who may have used one of these products for a long period, like several years. The lure of a quick fix is strong, but I had an awful experience getting Nu Glass, which is similar, off my boat after it started looking bad. Bruce
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Barry
Poliglow, Vertglas, NuGlass ....
As previously reported, I used Vertglass for three years on a 1983 h34. Results were far superior than anything you can do with wax and compound. Vertglass yellowed after 2-3 years and I removed it (no easy task, forget what they tell you) Overall it was easier than waxing for three years and it looked MUCH better. I'd do it again before waxing. This year I swithced to Poliglow. They said it won't yellow (like Vertglas) and would refund my money if it did. (wish they would remove it) I tried Nuglass on the topsides once and wasn't impressed. For preparation, I wet sanded the hull with 600 grit wet sandpaper. Thought about using compound but put the Poliglow (and Vertglas easlier) right after I washed it. Looked like new again. We'll see how long this stuff lasts. Barry s/v "PER DIEM too"
As previously reported, I used Vertglass for three years on a 1983 h34. Results were far superior than anything you can do with wax and compound. Vertglass yellowed after 2-3 years and I removed it (no easy task, forget what they tell you) Overall it was easier than waxing for three years and it looked MUCH better. I'd do it again before waxing. This year I swithced to Poliglow. They said it won't yellow (like Vertglas) and would refund my money if it did. (wish they would remove it) I tried Nuglass on the topsides once and wasn't impressed. For preparation, I wet sanded the hull with 600 grit wet sandpaper. Thought about using compound but put the Poliglow (and Vertglas easlier) right after I washed it. Looked like new again. We'll see how long this stuff lasts. Barry s/v "PER DIEM too"
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William Jowell
TKO cleaner
I have NO experience in this area! That said, look at using TKO to clean your boat before applying any coating. I have used this product on things I thought I shouldn't and have had great results. It is derived from orange peals. Yes, orange skins. I have replaced ALL of the chemical cleaners in my household and I use it exclussively on my Hunter 260. The longest period my boat is in the water at any one time is ten/fourteen days. It removes skum and stuff with little elbow grease. I have a full coat on my boat at this time and am going to put it in the water in two days. I believe the amount of "skum" will be less after this cleaning. I will give you an update on the condition after the next sojourn. In the meantime if you want your vessel to be cleaner than ever before try TKO. Do I sell it? Yes. You can purchase it retail at Ace Hardware for $89/gallon. Contact me at www.longhornbill.com for a current discounted price including shipping. Can be purchased in smaller quanities, but why? Here's to clean sailing!
I have NO experience in this area! That said, look at using TKO to clean your boat before applying any coating. I have used this product on things I thought I shouldn't and have had great results. It is derived from orange peals. Yes, orange skins. I have replaced ALL of the chemical cleaners in my household and I use it exclussively on my Hunter 260. The longest period my boat is in the water at any one time is ten/fourteen days. It removes skum and stuff with little elbow grease. I have a full coat on my boat at this time and am going to put it in the water in two days. I believe the amount of "skum" will be less after this cleaning. I will give you an update on the condition after the next sojourn. In the meantime if you want your vessel to be cleaner than ever before try TKO. Do I sell it? Yes. You can purchase it retail at Ace Hardware for $89/gallon. Contact me at www.longhornbill.com for a current discounted price including shipping. Can be purchased in smaller quanities, but why? Here's to clean sailing!
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Mickey Goodman
Poli Glow on my Legend 37
I used Poli Glow on my 88 Legend 37 and am very happy with the application. They, the Poli Glow people, were correct in recommending 6 coats. My boat was oxidized and their cleaner did get rid of the oxidation. After applying the 6 coats I was not happy because it appeared that the application was not even. Never fear, the product is self leveling and came out looking almost like a new boat. I spilled a small amount of the cleaner on the deck and found that the spot turned out much cleaner than just using boat soap. So I did the whole deck with their cleaner. Came out great. One concern I do have is that at my slip My fenders will rub against the boat and dock. Will the fenders rub off the Poli Glow? If so, I guess I can just touch up the spot. Good luck,
I used Poli Glow on my 88 Legend 37 and am very happy with the application. They, the Poli Glow people, were correct in recommending 6 coats. My boat was oxidized and their cleaner did get rid of the oxidation. After applying the 6 coats I was not happy because it appeared that the application was not even. Never fear, the product is self leveling and came out looking almost like a new boat. I spilled a small amount of the cleaner on the deck and found that the spot turned out much cleaner than just using boat soap. So I did the whole deck with their cleaner. Came out great. One concern I do have is that at my slip My fenders will rub against the boat and dock. Will the fenders rub off the Poli Glow? If so, I guess I can just touch up the spot. Good luck,
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Jim
Stop!
When I bought my boat it had Nuglass on it and had a yellow cast to it.The owner of the boat yard talked me into stripping it and starting over.It took hours and days to get ALL the stuff off.If it sounds to good to be true it is.I have been told that if your finish is totaly gone, this type product can put off a paint job and will look ok. If you have a good finish it will look much better doing it the old fation way.The differance on my boat was dramatic after removing the Nu glass. Most of the guys I race with thought I had the hull painted! Good luck Jim
When I bought my boat it had Nuglass on it and had a yellow cast to it.The owner of the boat yard talked me into stripping it and starting over.It took hours and days to get ALL the stuff off.If it sounds to good to be true it is.I have been told that if your finish is totaly gone, this type product can put off a paint job and will look ok. If you have a good finish it will look much better doing it the old fation way.The differance on my boat was dramatic after removing the Nu glass. Most of the guys I race with thought I had the hull painted! Good luck Jim
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Nate Shawl
Try Mop&Glow
A fellow sailor (who noticed I'd been waxing all day) told me to try Mop & Glow made by Dow Chemical Co. He's been using it for years and loves it. It's available in most discount and large grocery stores. He figured if it was tough enough to walk on it should be OK for his topsides. The price is right too. He knew an engineer that worked for Dow, and asked him if there was any reason it would'nt work. The engineer did some checking and said it should work great. I've used it the last two years, and have to say it's a big improvment over the (popular brand) boat wax I had been using. It's very easy to apply, and cleans off quite easily with Soft Scrub, or a product called Krud Buster I found at Home Depot. If anyone else has experience with using this on boats, I'd like to hear some comments. If anyone wants to try it, be sure the surface is clean first. Apply with a damp soft cloth. A chamois may work well, but I haven,t tried it. Try about 3 thin coats.
A fellow sailor (who noticed I'd been waxing all day) told me to try Mop & Glow made by Dow Chemical Co. He's been using it for years and loves it. It's available in most discount and large grocery stores. He figured if it was tough enough to walk on it should be OK for his topsides. The price is right too. He knew an engineer that worked for Dow, and asked him if there was any reason it would'nt work. The engineer did some checking and said it should work great. I've used it the last two years, and have to say it's a big improvment over the (popular brand) boat wax I had been using. It's very easy to apply, and cleans off quite easily with Soft Scrub, or a product called Krud Buster I found at Home Depot. If anyone else has experience with using this on boats, I'd like to hear some comments. If anyone wants to try it, be sure the surface is clean first. Apply with a damp soft cloth. A chamois may work well, but I haven,t tried it. Try about 3 thin coats.
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