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05-27-2015, 05:37 AM | #1 |
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Boat waxing issue
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I am getting ready to wax the boat and I have developed a stupidity leak Do I do a color restorer wax before a cleaner wax Am I missing a step with another wax because I already used it up already Some direction is well appreciated Thanks
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Color restorer should be the first used. That said, it would supercede cleaner wax since it's more aggressive. Once you are done with it, you can just use normal wax.
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Color Restorer.
Is usually like rubbing compound, it is an abrasive. If you wax over it and find the finish a little dull, your may want to try a polish such as Finesse II.
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Good point, people tend to miss this detail!
Your fiberglass should look like a mirror, or at least be as shiny as you want it to be BEFORE you apply the wax. The wax should be there to protect the finish, not make it shine. Often, some rubbing compounds include silicones and other things like waxes that can make dull fiberglass shine. Then you think you did a good job. But about 3 weeks or so later, the dull look comes back. This is because you didn't achieve a good finish before you added the wax. Here are the words directly from the bottle of Meguiar's Flagship Premium Marine Wax, and this is true for all waxes: http://www.meguiars.com/en/marine/pr...rine-wax-32oz/ Quote:
Good luck with your project.
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Nano wax
I tried one of the nano wax (Eagle One). Although it is expensive it beads the whole season and still beading when I launch the next season! You need very little, mist on, spread with a soft cloth and buff off. Leaves very little residue. You can even use the wax on glass! Last far longer than Repel-X or Rain-ex.
I believe I can wax both vehicles and a 22' boat with the same bottle this year! Again, you need the perfect finish before waxing.
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spent just just about 3.5 hours on the color restore
tonight the Meguiars flagship wax probably about the same amount of time, but I am hoping less because it is the wax
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Rich is right on with the 3M products. It sure takes time to apply compound and then Finesse II but it is worth it. My boat is a 1997 and looks like showroom condition. I have always used Starbrite Marine Polish with Teflon as my final application. Waxes tend to build up over time where as polishes don't.
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