wax recommendation

[Justin_NSA]

I spent most of Saturday washing/scrubbing, rubbing compounding and polishing Cuivienen. She looks much nicer now that the oxidation and grime are gone. I've tried Poli-glow in the past but my opinion is it is sold as an easy treatment but it just hides problems.Can someone recommend a good wax to finish her off? I'm looking for good UV protection and resistance to droppings. We sail in freshwater only.Thanks.

 

[Timm Miller]

Aurora Marine

www.auroramarine.com This stuff is good......top to bottom

 

[Capt H2o]

A good carnauba wax

Heller Glanz or Collinite

 

[Greg]

Wax

Consumer Products did a test on a number of different waxes and they came to the conclusuon that the best wax (for protection and ease of application) was Turtle wax, paste. The liquid wax did just as good for protection, but was harder to buff. Severel teflon based waxes were used in this test also. So for the money and the best wax by actual testing (and a whole lot cheaper than any wax you can get at a Marine outlet) use Turtle Wax, paste.

 

[Justin_NSA]

source?

Greg, is that review available on the 'net? I have an orbital (car) buffer so application isn't a problem. I'm mainly interested in long term protection.

 

[Justin_NSA]

found one

I did find one review of waxes that can be used for boats. Heller Glanz seems to be top gun for UV and durability - my key concerns.

 

[Greg]

Wax Review

Not sure if it's available on line and haven't looked for it on line. Read it in their magazine. It was just one of 3-4 wax's that scored top on their list. But the others were wax's you don't see around so I just rememebered the turtle wax, since you can find it anywhere, and it's not expensive. I thought the interesting part about their article was that the paste wax was faster and easier to apply and buff. I knew the liquid was a pain to buff, but hadn't thought about the paste being easier. As far as aplication, I just use a sponge and it goes on easy but maybe not quite as easy and fast as liquid. Having both I tried them togeather my self, and yes, the paste is easier and faster to buff out.

 

[Chris & Lenore - Mac 26S - Teliki]

Check this thread - interesting

Over on TSBB, Ramblin' Rod kicked of a huge debate regarding Polyglow.He hates it and others like it - the stuff of "debates"...Anyway, in all the comments, there are several suggestions of other products.Rod has had the best results with Meuguires (incorrect spelling, I know) oxidation remover and wax.Others have had success with similar products, suggesting the "clean and use conventional wax" approach to be a good one.I used to use 3M marine wax but switched over to Turtle automotive wax. When it's empty, I'll try Meguires.Anyway, check out the discussion at http://bbs.trailersailor.com/forums/trailersailor/index.cgi/read/570964Chris

 

[Justin_NSA]

I second Rod

I agree with "I'll admit this PoliCrap makes a chalky boat look shiny; but applying Meguiars fibreglass oxidation remover (by hand) and a couple coats of wax (with a buffer) and then touching up mid-season, is less than half the work of removing last year's PoliGlo, and then wiping on 5 or 6 fresh coats for this year."Everyone that's pro-PolyGlo just likes the shine. Conventional methods "feed" the surface, PloyGlo just cover it up. I don't think it's that easy to use either. They recommend 5 coats, and thats after you use the PolyPrep! Then there's the issue of dirt and debris getting stuck in the stuff.

 

[Capt H2o]

Greg...

Have you gotten to see any of Docs boats that were done with Penetrol? I'm thinking of going up to the museum this summer.