boat compound/wax

[studders]

Hey everyone, I am wanting to wax my boat (1989 Baja Islander 190) and was just wondering what kind should I use? Is there a difference in car wax/compound because I have a ton of that stuff. If not its no big deal its just another bottle I can add too my shelf. Thanks for any suggestions or ideas.

 

[crazy charlie]

Everyone has their favorite.Boat wax and auto wax are not that different.All depends on the condition of your gelcoat.If it is chalky you probably should use a marine polish/polishing compound followed up by quality wax.If your gelcoat looks good then just use what you already have.Charlie

 

[shrew]

I disagree. Boat wax is for gelcoat, automotive wax is for paint/clearcoat. Clear coat and gel coat are not at all similar at all. Use a marine compound or wax on a boat. I like the 3m product line personally. Yes it will be much more expensive than automotive wax.

 

[muskyfins]

There's other threads on here you can look at too. This is certainly one of those "ask 10 people, get 11 opinions" questions.

I'm a fan of Collinite. Google search and buy directly from them.

In a pinch, I will also use synthetic (not carnuba) car waxes. Mcquiars NXT or Turtle Wax Ice.

This was published in a boating magazine a few years ago: