I applied 4 coats of Poliglow to my '76 Pearson 28 this weekend. What a great product. It was easy to apply and the shine is unbelievable. The manager at my boat yard was very impressed. They have been trying to sell me an Awgrip paintjob. I can't wait to try it on my badly oxidized Glasstron. BTW, I tried Island Girl last season. Their cleaner and brightner worked nice but the topcoat was very difficult to apply and showed water stains. Have yet to see the longevity of PG but Practical Sailor gave it high marks here. Tim R.
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steven f.
slick
I used Polyglow on one of our boats and the finish was beautiful. The problem was that the deck was sooooo slick when wet that my best shoes wouldn't hold to the deck, even with just the AM dew. Hate to say but though it looked great it was just too dangerous for a deck. As for the hull, thats a different story.
I used Polyglow on one of our boats and the finish was beautiful. The problem was that the deck was sooooo slick when wet that my best shoes wouldn't hold to the deck, even with just the AM dew. Hate to say but though it looked great it was just too dangerous for a deck. As for the hull, thats a different story.
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Tim
Topsides
I only applied to the topsides. I would never consider using it on deck except for the cabin and cockpit sides. Tim R.
I only applied to the topsides. I would never consider using it on deck except for the cabin and cockpit sides. Tim R.
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Don Krause
Vert Glas
Restored my 1984 First 345 last weekend using Vert Glas. This product worked better than I expected. I used it on the non-skid and was supprised that it was not slippery. Using the 3-step process it took 16 man hours to do the whole boat. 6-coats on the hull and 2-coats on the deck. I am planning to put 2 more coats on the deck.
Restored my 1984 First 345 last weekend using Vert Glas. This product worked better than I expected. I used it on the non-skid and was supprised that it was not slippery. Using the 3-step process it took 16 man hours to do the whole boat. 6-coats on the hull and 2-coats on the deck. I am planning to put 2 more coats on the deck.
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Tim
Practical sailor
Based on their tests they gave PG the highest marks. The website is linked below.
Based on their tests they gave PG the highest marks. The website is linked below.
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Al
wait'n for the weather
I just got my poli kit last week and as soon as i can get 3 days of good weather i'll be putting it on the boat. From all the pics and reports this is just what a 17 year old boat need to make it look new. I'll report back when the project is done
I just got my poli kit last week and as soon as i can get 3 days of good weather i'll be putting it on the boat. From all the pics and reports this is just what a 17 year old boat need to make it look new. I'll report back when the project is done
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Don K.
Order Poliglow Don
Poliglow website is www.polyglowproducts.com or call 1-800-922-5013. That is what I have on my 1977 Chrysler 26. It still looks as good as the last time you saw it in Hudson. Like $500. bucks. Don K. Friend Ship
Poliglow website is www.polyglowproducts.com or call 1-800-922-5013. That is what I have on my 1977 Chrysler 26. It still looks as good as the last time you saw it in Hudson. Like $500. bucks. Don K. Friend Ship
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Dan
back in Dec
I applied the poli-glow and was very happy with it. 4 months later it is still looking good. I had a little dirt and smugde from the engine on the stern. this weekend I washed it right off with just a little water and a brush. still looks great!
I applied the poli-glow and was very happy with it. 4 months later it is still looking good. I had a little dirt and smugde from the engine on the stern. this weekend I washed it right off with just a little water and a brush. still looks great!
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Art Femenella
Dewaxer
If traditional wax has been used in the past, is it necessary to strip the wax with a solvent wash or dewaxer? Or does the wax come off as part of the PoliPrep wash? The directions on line say to put five coats on a 2' x 2' area. To complete the boat, do you do it in 2' x 2' areas or a series of five complete coats to the entire boat? If 2' x 2', is there any problem at the overlap? Sorry to ask so many questions, but I spent a bundle on Island Girl last year and was very dissapointed. Thanks.
If traditional wax has been used in the past, is it necessary to strip the wax with a solvent wash or dewaxer? Or does the wax come off as part of the PoliPrep wash? The directions on line say to put five coats on a 2' x 2' area. To complete the boat, do you do it in 2' x 2' areas or a series of five complete coats to the entire boat? If 2' x 2', is there any problem at the overlap? Sorry to ask so many questions, but I spent a bundle on Island Girl last year and was very dissapointed. Thanks.
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Don K.
Two by two Art
When you are on the ladder do a 2x2 section to your right and one to your left starting at the bow. Get off your ladder and do two more sections down to the water line and work your way all around the boat and start another coat. After a couple of coats you will need a reference point to see where you have been. After the fifth coat you will be amazed how the hull looks. Polly Prep should remove wax. It cleans the hull quite well. I had some rust stains and some other stains I wet sanded with #600 sand paper.
When you are on the ladder do a 2x2 section to your right and one to your left starting at the bow. Get off your ladder and do two more sections down to the water line and work your way all around the boat and start another coat. After a couple of coats you will need a reference point to see where you have been. After the fifth coat you will be amazed how the hull looks. Polly Prep should remove wax. It cleans the hull quite well. I had some rust stains and some other stains I wet sanded with #600 sand paper.
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jeff
easy application of ployglow
i have been using ployglow for a while now and found that the instructions say to dampen the applicator once and a while with water, so i started misting the sides of my hull with spray bottle of water, the polyglow goes on much flater and you can see where you have been.
i have been using ployglow for a while now and found that the instructions say to dampen the applicator once and a while with water, so i started misting the sides of my hull with spray bottle of water, the polyglow goes on much flater and you can see where you have been.
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Ted
4 years for PoliGlow . . .
I applied Poliglow 4 years ago; it lasts a long time. It is due for a re-coat this season, but no complaints after 4 years. Regards, Ted
I applied Poliglow 4 years ago; it lasts a long time. It is due for a re-coat this season, but no complaints after 4 years. Regards, Ted
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Ted
PoliGlow Application Tips . . .
When I applied PoliGlow, I did a small (1' x 1') area of the stern. It is really simple to apply - here are some general tips. The prep will remove waxes, oxidation, etc. If you have really heavy oxidation, you may want to use rubbing compound firsts, then the prep solution. Applying PoliGlow is like washing a black board (like the time the teacher made you stay after school)or washing a window. Apply to an entire area working top to bottom or side to side. Just go over an area once, and slightly overlap on the next pass. It is NOT like painting or waxing, where you stroke the product in. Just one pass per coat. Regards, Ted
When I applied PoliGlow, I did a small (1' x 1') area of the stern. It is really simple to apply - here are some general tips. The prep will remove waxes, oxidation, etc. If you have really heavy oxidation, you may want to use rubbing compound firsts, then the prep solution. Applying PoliGlow is like washing a black board (like the time the teacher made you stay after school)or washing a window. Apply to an entire area working top to bottom or side to side. Just go over an area once, and slightly overlap on the next pass. It is NOT like painting or waxing, where you stroke the product in. Just one pass per coat. Regards, Ted
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James
hey Al - Take some pictures
Al - in an earlier post you indicated that you were going to give Polyglow a try - I have read the reviews here and in Practical Sailor - and it appears that there are two systems which are widely used Polyglow and Island Girl - both systems have their proponents. Perhaps you and others could take a before and after picture and post for all to see - our own "Consumers Report" kind of thing. Great discussion and a help to all of us to want to make our boats shine a little longer ..... without hours of labour -Thanks
Al - in an earlier post you indicated that you were going to give Polyglow a try - I have read the reviews here and in Practical Sailor - and it appears that there are two systems which are widely used Polyglow and Island Girl - both systems have their proponents. Perhaps you and others could take a before and after picture and post for all to see - our own "Consumers Report" kind of thing. Great discussion and a help to all of us to want to make our boats shine a little longer ..... without hours of labour -Thanks
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