wax or polyglo

[Charlie Gruetzner]

I recently saw a product named polyglo at the Newport Boat show. This is used as an alternative to waxing. I was wondering if anybody has used this product and if it is really as good as they sayThanks a lotCharlie GruetznerS/V Angels' Grace

 

[Art Golden]

I have never heard of Polyglo. Was it demod at the Newport Show? If so, what can you tell me about it? At the begining of the season after a thorough washdown, I first use 3M cleaner/wax. I apply it with a clean rag then use an orbital buffer on it. Next I apply a 3M wax and also use the buffer to shine it up. During the season (sometime in late July to mid JuIy) I will apply one coat of wax.

 

[Charlie Gruetzner]

Art, it was demonstrated at Newport but like all demonstrations it looks great. Gives a nice shine etc. It is a liquid that is applied with a sponge applicator so it appears relatively easy. The package includes a cleaner and the polyglo. I was just wondering if anybody has used i,t how the final outcome was, and how long it lasted.Like you I have always waxed Angels' Grace and thought this might be a little easier to allow getting back in the water quickerTake care

 

[F. Beckstein]

Polyglo User

Check out Ted Penfield's page at Hometown.aol.com/EPenfield/page/indexTed uses this product; the results are stunning; his page includes a photo

 

[Craig Cody]

Poly vs. Wax how long do they last?

On my last three boats, a San Juan 24, Catalina 30 and my present Catalina 36 (Anybody see a pattern here, involving 6'increments?) I have used Meguir's Mirror Glaze, and have been really quite satisfied with the results. In all three cases, the polishing and waxing has been done during haulout. I first use the cleaner/polish combination and then follow up with the wax. I use a Makita 12 grinder/buffer with a lambswool disc, and it makes for a truly brilliant and long lasting shine. But...BOY!...is it a lot of work. The 36 took two full days to polish to a shine and apply two coats of wax, working with a power buffer that felt like it weighed 60lb by the end of the day. Worth it? YOU BET! All I do now is apply a coat of wax by hand at the beginning of the season, and I'm good to go. The San Juan (which I saw recently) still looks good after five years. I sold the C30 to a buddy, and two years after I polished it, the topsides look factory fresh. I think the secret is polishing out the oxidation, and keeping it waxed for protection. I would love to find a product that is easier to use, and maybe Poli-glow is it, but I am concerned with removing the oxidation, and that can be a tough job, even with a power buffer. I would be interested to hear about the longevity of the finish you get.