Applied Poly-glo this year after wet sanding hull for oxidation. Results were fantastic. Durability is very good also. I heartily recommend this product for old gel-coat. It's pricey at $60 (does a 30' boat) but is very easy to apply and it sure shines. No more waxing for me.
Poly-glo
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Poly-glo questions
Tell me more about poly-glo: - How did you apply it? - What prep is required? - Was the $60 price for a gallon? - Do you have before and after photos? - How long should it last? I had read on another post sometime ago that Poly-glo will eventuall peel which creats another set of problems. Thanks.
Tell me more about poly-glo: - How did you apply it? - What prep is required? - Was the $60 price for a gallon? - Do you have before and after photos? - How long should it last? I had read on another post sometime ago that Poly-glo will eventuall peel which creats another set of problems. Thanks.
I use NuGlass
I've been using a similar product called NewGlass (see link) for the last 10 yrs on my C30. I love the stuff. Nothing sticks to it, my boat looks las good this week as it did back in the spring, absolutly no brown scum line at all. And per the first post, there is no scrubing off oxidation, put it on right over oxidation, it shines right up, and only $40 per bottle. I get the recommended 4 coats on in less than 4 hours. I strip it off every spring with a sponge and Simple Green. I have never seen flaking. A lot of people are just not ready to give up traditional waxing. What they don't know is wax is an oil product. It actually attracts and reacts with oil, like the stuff that floats in the water. Thats why you get a scum line that won't scrub off. Nothing sticks to NuGlass. My 2 cents!
I've been using a similar product called NewGlass (see link) for the last 10 yrs on my C30. I love the stuff. Nothing sticks to it, my boat looks las good this week as it did back in the spring, absolutly no brown scum line at all. And per the first post, there is no scrubing off oxidation, put it on right over oxidation, it shines right up, and only $40 per bottle. I get the recommended 4 coats on in less than 4 hours. I strip it off every spring with a sponge and Simple Green. I have never seen flaking. A lot of people are just not ready to give up traditional waxing. What they don't know is wax is an oil product. It actually attracts and reacts with oil, like the stuff that floats in the water. Thats why you get a scum line that won't scrub off. Nothing sticks to NuGlass. My 2 cents!
PolyGlow-Nu-Glass-New-Glass
How does it work/ hold up on the deck or in the cockpit? Will it work on non-skid? I know thereare probably many past posts on this. Just to lazy to look. Rob Hessenius
How does it work/ hold up on the deck or in the cockpit? Will it work on non-skid? I know thereare probably many past posts on this. Just to lazy to look. Rob Hessenius
NewGlass on decks...
I used it for 2 seasons on the non skid and cockpit but didn't like it there. It works wonders on the hull though. This stuff is very similar to the floor wax you use at home in the kitchen, however obviously it has UV inhibitors and other stuff for marine use. The problem on the decks is that dirt will get imbedded in it and it will be hard to clean. It did keep the decks clean, like I said nothing sticks to it, you could see dirt roll right off with just a hosing. The application is very simple if you have a white hull, clean it good, don’t worry about oxidation and NEVER use compound before putting NewGlass on, you don't want any wax on the hull. To apply squirt a small about on a sponge applicator, it's very thin, milky, and wipe on. It will soak right into the hull. I do a section about 4 - 5 ft wide at a time. The are no over lap marks. By the time I get from top to bottom it dry and ready for another coat. They recommend 4 coats. I can do my C30 in less than 4 hours compared to two days of compounding and 2 - 3 coats of wax on / wax off. It's a lot easier on the back too :>)
I used it for 2 seasons on the non skid and cockpit but didn't like it there. It works wonders on the hull though. This stuff is very similar to the floor wax you use at home in the kitchen, however obviously it has UV inhibitors and other stuff for marine use. The problem on the decks is that dirt will get imbedded in it and it will be hard to clean. It did keep the decks clean, like I said nothing sticks to it, you could see dirt roll right off with just a hosing. The application is very simple if you have a white hull, clean it good, don’t worry about oxidation and NEVER use compound before putting NewGlass on, you don't want any wax on the hull. To apply squirt a small about on a sponge applicator, it's very thin, milky, and wipe on. It will soak right into the hull. I do a section about 4 - 5 ft wide at a time. The are no over lap marks. By the time I get from top to bottom it dry and ready for another coat. They recommend 4 coats. I can do my C30 in less than 4 hours compared to two days of compounding and 2 - 3 coats of wax on / wax off. It's a lot easier on the back too :>)
poli-Glow
I used it on my hull three years ago and it held up really well. I'm in fresh water with 5 months of winter so that may help the longevity. I had the boat hauled this fall and when the weather breaks in the spring, I'll reapply the stuff. It is not recommended for non-skid areas because it is slick when wet but I was told by the company that you can apply products such as Sure Step over it to help with traction. Personally I don't want to waste it on my deck. Application consists of cleaning the hull with their product called Poli-Prep. Dilute it according to directions, spray it on with a bottle sprayer, lightly scrub the area with a scrubbing pad and rinse it off with water. After it dries apply Poli-Glow with the applicator supplied by the company. Poli-Glow is about the consistency of water and just wipes on. It dries in a few minutes and is ready to recoat. Takes four or five coats. No Buffing required.
I used it on my hull three years ago and it held up really well. I'm in fresh water with 5 months of winter so that may help the longevity. I had the boat hauled this fall and when the weather breaks in the spring, I'll reapply the stuff. It is not recommended for non-skid areas because it is slick when wet but I was told by the company that you can apply products such as Sure Step over it to help with traction. Personally I don't want to waste it on my deck. Application consists of cleaning the hull with their product called Poli-Prep. Dilute it according to directions, spray it on with a bottle sprayer, lightly scrub the area with a scrubbing pad and rinse it off with water. After it dries apply Poli-Glow with the applicator supplied by the company. Poli-Glow is about the consistency of water and just wipes on. It dries in a few minutes and is ready to recoat. Takes four or five coats. No Buffing required.
Poly Glow
I've been singing the prases for a couple of years now. Can't understand why anyone would grind away at their gel coat not to mention the work and time involved. I'm very happy with this stuff. The Ship Shape TV show pushes this stuff also. I just had mine on the dry a couple of weeks ago and did another coat. I did the acide wash, and put on 4 coats on the hull and was done and it looked new.
I've been singing the prases for a couple of years now. Can't understand why anyone would grind away at their gel coat not to mention the work and time involved. I'm very happy with this stuff. The Ship Shape TV show pushes this stuff also. I just had mine on the dry a couple of weeks ago and did another coat. I did the acide wash, and put on 4 coats on the hull and was done and it looked new.
Peeling
The only time I have ever seen PoliGlow peel was when it was neglected. You must reapply every spring after washing down the hull. It does not have to be removed, only given another couple coats. This stuff goes on easy and the water will bead up for the entire season, unlike wax that may last 2 months if you have a good wax. You can buy it on the Internet by going to the link below.
The only time I have ever seen PoliGlow peel was when it was neglected. You must reapply every spring after washing down the hull. It does not have to be removed, only given another couple coats. This stuff goes on easy and the water will bead up for the entire season, unlike wax that may last 2 months if you have a good wax. You can buy it on the Internet by going to the link below.
Oxidation
One note about this prduct, and Poly-glo states it right in their literature, you have to remove the chalky oxidation first or you are going to have shiny oxidation. My hull was such that I used a variety of wet/dry paper from 400-800 grit to achieve this, and then used the Poly-Prep. My sanding is what took the time. Once sanded, it took under an hour (!) to do six coats of Poly-glo on a 21' boat. You squeegee it on, in essence, and by the time you've done one coat the last coat is dry and ready for recoat. Practical Sailor rated the product highly.
One note about this prduct, and Poly-glo states it right in their literature, you have to remove the chalky oxidation first or you are going to have shiny oxidation. My hull was such that I used a variety of wet/dry paper from 400-800 grit to achieve this, and then used the Poly-Prep. My sanding is what took the time. Once sanded, it took under an hour (!) to do six coats of Poly-glo on a 21' boat. You squeegee it on, in essence, and by the time you've done one coat the last coat is dry and ready for recoat. Practical Sailor rated the product highly.
I can tell you
that I used it on my 1983 31 and it looks great. Just clean real well and it'll seal and shine. If you don't clean really well it'll coat it and still shine. As for how long it lasts??? I hope a long time. I'll let you know when I do another coat next year. Really simple to apply and no hard work what so ever. I love the way she shines, Kinda like when she was new. Cleans really easy too! Keep it up, Ctskip
that I used it on my 1983 31 and it looks great. Just clean real well and it'll seal and shine. If you don't clean really well it'll coat it and still shine. As for how long it lasts??? I hope a long time. I'll let you know when I do another coat next year. Really simple to apply and no hard work what so ever. I love the way she shines, Kinda like when she was new. Cleans really easy too! Keep it up, Ctskip
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