I acquired a gallon of Meguire's cleaner wax for free a few months back. This weekend I tried it on a small section applied with a paper towel. In less than a minute the chalky gelcoat had a nice shine. Remembering @Maine Sail's buff and wax guide, I suspected silicone. After doing some research I found out that my suspicion was correct. I did a bit more research and couldn't really find anything negative about silicone as an ingredient in products. From what I gathered based on what MaineSail said, is that the product looks shiny and not the surface of the gelcoat. I'm satisfied with the shine it gave but what are the disadvantages that I'm not aware of? Silicone buildup? Won't last as long? Turns into a dull finish quickly? Poor UV protection?
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