Boat maintenance wax

P.clifford

Just had my skiff detailed. Which of your products should I use to keep my boat looking good. ? thanks

Billatstarbrite

All of them

Premium Marine Polish with PTEF for all fiberglass and painted surfaces and polished metal surfaces
Boat Guard spray detailer for weekly touchups and fast cleanups
Nonskid Deck Cleaner for the textured deck (and vinyl and all f/g and painted surfaces)
Wash & Wax for the washup after a day on the water
Mildew Stain Remover for mildew stains
Rust Stain Remover for - you guessed it - rust stains such as from oxidized stainless hardware

MACD

P.clifford wrote: »

Just had my skiff detailed. Which of your products should I use to keep my boat looking good. ? thanks

If it sits in the Florida sun, I'd at least be washing it monthly with a spray wax/sealant topper,
for all surfaces........

Whatever product you choose to use .............use it often......be vigilant.

Modern spray waxes and sealers are the easiest way for a guy to take care of his vessel, well unless you pay
someone else to do it.

This should keep you good between full details.

Triguy

Hey guys, just bought a an AllCraft 23' bay boat and its been kept undercover on the lift. Gel coat is in good shape but I want to
do a good detailing job on the boat. My question really is the order of the process. I have bought the Meguiars Flagship Cleaner/Wax because I am familiar with their products. Does the boat need to be polished first or is this step enough? Thanks for the help

MACD

Triguy wrote: »

Gel coat is in good shape

If that is the case........ Thoroughly clean the gel coat.

Scrub with a biodegradable detergent to remove as much surface contamination as you can, including any
leftover protectants. Use a rust remover for any rust stains. Use something like Rust Aid or any product
with oxalic acid to remove "organic" yellowing. If you have rubber scuff marks use acetone.

Once you have the surface stripped and clean, use your favorite synthetic sealer.

You can use a use a cleaner polish /sealer if you want.
Personally if your vessel is going to be out in the elements , I would use a synthetic sealer.

You can always use a natural wax topper over a sealer for routine maintenance.

A rule of thumb is..............You can use a Wax over a sealer , but not a sealer over wax.........it's
a durability issue.

ragincajun92

bass boat saver and the new eagle one boat spray wax is what i keep my boats looking new between waxes

MACD

ragincajun92 wrote: »

bass boat saver and the new eagle one boat spray wax is what i keep my boats looking new between waxes

Your vigilance will pay off, in the long term, no mater what your favorite flavor of wax is.

There are many good products out there designed for easy maintenance.

There are spray waxes, wax as you wash, wax as you dry...........there is no more excuses for shabby boats,
even for the laziest guy.:)