Time To Shine The Hull?

[Ducati]

Happy Spring!

Last year I got lazy and just applied a product called McLube Hullkote to clean and shine up the hull. Not such a bad product and it did a decent job.

This spring there still is a fair shine however there are some patches where there is a dull and chalky look. Should I just apply the Hullkote or is it time to get a bit more serious?

I already have 3M Finesse-IT II + 3M Ultra Performance paste wax.

Are these the products that I should be using?
How much time should I allow to properly do a 36' boat?
Can it be done in cooler conditions...say 45-50 degrees?

Any further suggestions or tips would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Stu Jackson]

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[frmreilly]

Island Girl system - best I ever used.

 

[Ray Bowles]

Cooler temps work better for you and the products you will use. Sometimes the higher temps and direct sunlight will actually fry the waxes and leave a mottled appearence.
Ray

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

Finese It is a fine compound that is manufactured by 3 M. There is a paste and liquid version as well. I found that the paste is much better and easier to use. We compounded and waxed in all type of tempatures. However, on a hot day the pastes will dry quicker which is why we worked early in the mornings before the heat of day.

Make sure you wash off the hull and deck first.