Quickie wax or do nothing - short on time

Stu Jackson

Stu Jackson

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Feb 26, 2004
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Catalina 34 224 Maple Bay, BC, Canada
VF84Sluggo said:
I checked out Island Girl. Sounds like it really works well. How is it applied? Do you just wipe it on and that's it?

I'm really interested, especially since there seems to be no buffing. That's the part I really dislike!
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Sluggo,

STOP.

Please.

Please read Maine Sail's wax & buff BEFORE you even consider "painting" anything on your hull that would be a PITA to ever get off.

http://forums.catalina.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?t=117266

AFIK, anything you ADD to the hull is snake oil.
 
Apex

Apex

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Jun 19, 2013
1,212
C&C 30 Elk Rapids
I am on the buff and wax train as well: The main point from Maine's how-to is that a smoother surface UNDER the wax provides less refracting surface to break down the wax. to achieve longer lasting protection, and thusly LESS waxing and buffing requires the surface prep. Like most things, it is the prep work that makes all the difference.
 
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VF84Sluggo

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Jan 10, 2015
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I'm interested in this subject since one of the items mentioned in my recent survey is that the gel coat needs attention. I noticed that too; I rubbed my hand on the coaming above the port lazarette and got some chalky residue on my gloved fingertips.

Just wondering what the best way would be to go about taking care of this.

Sluggo
 
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VF84Sluggo

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Jan 10, 2015
130
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Doing some more reading, looks like this combo might be a pretty good way to restore and shine a dull gelcoat:

http://www.starmarinedepot.com/shur...zNOxOdK4HNo_hIBRRKP9CRt4r2YPxoPR9gaAvWo8P8HAQ

http://www.westmarine.com/buy/3m--restorer-wax--P004_130_003_512

Stu, after even more search/reading, it does look like adding any type of 'hard' product like an acrylic could be asking for a major hassle later. Read where those products can chip, flake, or discolor over time, and require some work to remove and restore...no thanks, think I'll stay away from that!
 
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