This is my first spring with my boat and I am starting to think about what needs to be done before she goes in the water for the season. I need to clean and protect the hull. I was thinking of using Poli Glow. Any thoughts? -- Jeremy
Spring Hull Prep.....
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How old is your boat?
I am a user of Poly Glow and give it very high marks for ease of use and the long lasting shine. If you have a new boat or one only a few years old with little oxidation, I would stick with a good wax rather then Poly Glow. The only problem with wax is that it doesn't usually last a full boating season. The problem with Poly Glow is that you must maintain it annually. If you don't, it will start to peel and look terrible. By maintain I mean to wash and clean the hull thoroughly, then apply 2 coats of Poly Glow. Ideally you would do this in the fall at hall-out and in the spring before launch. If you miss a fall session it should be OK.
I am a user of Poly Glow and give it very high marks for ease of use and the long lasting shine. If you have a new boat or one only a few years old with little oxidation, I would stick with a good wax rather then Poly Glow. The only problem with wax is that it doesn't usually last a full boating season. The problem with Poly Glow is that you must maintain it annually. If you don't, it will start to peel and look terrible. By maintain I mean to wash and clean the hull thoroughly, then apply 2 coats of Poly Glow. Ideally you would do this in the fall at hall-out and in the spring before launch. If you miss a fall session it should be OK.
It;'s a 1985...
So 20-21 years old... I am planning on removing all the registration numbers and the name and replacing them all. I figure I will remove the graphics then clean the hull with boat cleaner. Apply the grpahics. Then follow the Poliglow directions. Another question is the water line paint on my boat is kind of chaulky (ie it will rub off on you hand if touched.) should I avoid using the poliglow on it? Thanks, -- Jeremy
So 20-21 years old... I am planning on removing all the registration numbers and the name and replacing them all. I figure I will remove the graphics then clean the hull with boat cleaner. Apply the grpahics. Then follow the Poliglow directions. Another question is the water line paint on my boat is kind of chaulky (ie it will rub off on you hand if touched.) should I avoid using the poliglow on it? Thanks, -- Jeremy
first buff the hull out...............
with a high speed buffer and a quality rubbing compound. this should remove the oxidation. at this point you can determine if you should go the wax or poli glow route. my 84 34 two years ago buffed out great after years of neglect, i just buff and wax each year now! the gel coat boot stripe buffed out great. if your hull dosnt shine after buffing you may then want to go to a poli glow type product. mike
with a high speed buffer and a quality rubbing compound. this should remove the oxidation. at this point you can determine if you should go the wax or poli glow route. my 84 34 two years ago buffed out great after years of neglect, i just buff and wax each year now! the gel coat boot stripe buffed out great. if your hull dosnt shine after buffing you may then want to go to a poli glow type product. mike
Poly Glow kit
Preparation of surface: Do not use rubbing or polishing compound to clean boat. Use Poli Prep. Poli Prep is a concentrate cleaner.... The instruction go on from there. Oxidation must be removed, and if the Prep doesn't remove it all, they recommend T. L. SEA Oxidation remover or 400-600 grit wet/dry sandpaper. The kit has everything you need for about $60. Enough for a 32 foot boat. The prep is a one time deal. All you need to do from season to season is wash the boat and remove any stains using Prep or another product, Clenz-All. Visit the website at the link below if you haven't already done that.
Preparation of surface: Do not use rubbing or polishing compound to clean boat. Use Poli Prep. Poli Prep is a concentrate cleaner.... The instruction go on from there. Oxidation must be removed, and if the Prep doesn't remove it all, they recommend T. L. SEA Oxidation remover or 400-600 grit wet/dry sandpaper. The kit has everything you need for about $60. Enough for a 32 foot boat. The prep is a one time deal. All you need to do from season to season is wash the boat and remove any stains using Prep or another product, Clenz-All. Visit the website at the link below if you haven't already done that.
Poliglow is the Best Acrylic Coating
It far exceeds Vertglas and other competitors. I have used almost all of them on various vessels. West Marine and RV stores make a product called black streak remover. This stuff will dissolve and remove Poliglow. I found out the hard way when a friend tried to remove diesel snot off my transom. Remember this stuff if yo ever have to remove the finish (and you likely will at some time, it won't be fun)
It far exceeds Vertglas and other competitors. I have used almost all of them on various vessels. West Marine and RV stores make a product called black streak remover. This stuff will dissolve and remove Poliglow. I found out the hard way when a friend tried to remove diesel snot off my transom. Remember this stuff if yo ever have to remove the finish (and you likely will at some time, it won't be fun)
Anyone in Rockport, Tx area
Does anyone here live in Rockport, Tx area so that i can see Poli-glo on their boat. I'm not one for taking chances. thanks.
Does anyone here live in Rockport, Tx area so that i can see Poli-glo on their boat. I'm not one for taking chances. thanks.
TIMR
Tim...your boat looks great. I shuddered when I saw the photo of the waist deep snow. If you can work in those conditions you ARE THE MAN! But what a great looking job. Take a look at some warm weather sailing photos down my way...
Tim...your boat looks great. I shuddered when I saw the photo of the waist deep snow. If you can work in those conditions you ARE THE MAN! But what a great looking job. Take a look at some warm weather sailing photos down my way...
Thanks Dick
That was about half the snow that was there when I was scraping on that side. Your photos are nice. They remind me of our bareboat trip in the Abacos last year. Nice to see your boat made it through the hurricane. Tim R.
That was about half the snow that was there when I was scraping on that side. Your photos are nice. They remind me of our bareboat trip in the Abacos last year. Nice to see your boat made it through the hurricane. Tim R.
For Greg
hi Greg, Yes, my boat is in the Old Man yard. Last year, it was located where your old boat is now. This year, it's straight back, next to Excaliber, the catalina 34. Any luck selling the old boat? When you plan on splashing the new on? Barry
hi Greg, Yes, my boat is in the Old Man yard. Last year, it was located where your old boat is now. This year, it's straight back, next to Excaliber, the catalina 34. Any luck selling the old boat? When you plan on splashing the new on? Barry
Barry
The Cal has not sold yet....listing it with Brewers next week. I plan on spashing my new boat as soon as possible. This warm winter has given us the ability to get many projects started and out of the way. When do you typically go in? Greg
The Cal has not sold yet....listing it with Brewers next week. I plan on spashing my new boat as soon as possible. This warm winter has given us the ability to get many projects started and out of the way. When do you typically go in? Greg
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