Poll What wax do you use on Gelcoat

[TRAUMAGAS]

What have you captains found to be the best wax on your gelcoat, and do you use the same wax for the bottom of the boat?<br /> TRAUMAGAS

 

[ODDD1]

Re: Poll What wax do you use on Gelcoat

Star brite boat wax with teflon....stays longer than most!

 

[Walter]

Re: Poll What wax do you use on Gelcoat

I've used Star Bright as well...I've also had good results with McGuire's... However, my boat was badly oxidized and I thought I was screwed...but my marine tech. buddy, Garth, turned me onto this product that they use to spruce up their Bajas. I figured, "Hey, if it's good enough for a Baja...then it's good enough for my Beachcraft." This stuff is called "POWER BUFF" and I believe it's mfg'd. by Aqua Mate. (1-800-453-7627). For those of you with mild to semi-serious gel coat oxidation...I'd sure recommend giving this stuff a try. One gallon cost me approx. $20 and I have enough to buff out another 6 boats! One point of caution though...you do need to apply a good coat of UV protection wax afterwards.<br /><br />Walt

 

[Trent]

Re: Poll What wax do you use on Gelcoat

Hey Walter is that Beachcraft or Beechcraft?

 

[Walter]

Re: Poll What wax do you use on Gelcoat

Trent...<br /><br />Beachcraft...as in boat. Opposed to Beechcraft...as in airplane.

 

[Hooty]

Re: Poll What wax do you use on Gelcoat

A while back someone here on the board recommended using orange Go-Jo hand cleaner with pumice for removing oxidation from gelcoat. I don't if all orange Go-Jo has pumice or not but I intend to try it this next spring. Can't hurt anything. As for wax, Meguiares Mirrowglaze paste wax is bullett-proof. That's the stuff a lot of fiberglass boat mfg's use for the release agent on their molds.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />hooty

 

[12Footer]

Re: Poll What wax do you use on Gelcoat

StarBrite works great to get the oxidation off,if you use it as a polish,using light presure.<br />Once you get it lookin purdy ,tho, you'll need to finish with Mother's or Maquire's pure Carnuba paste. It only lasts abt a year, but it sure looks good in the meantime.<br />HOOTY..Dont do it. The Orange Go-Jo does have grit in it, an will leave your hull covered with buffer swirls. It's too coarse.<br />If you need rubbing compound,start with something much finer to see how it does.<br />If it cuts it, go no further. You'll need the finer stuff anyway,as you'll definately need to rub out swirl from heavier stuff.<br />Again,once it's as goood as you can get it, cover it with a paste wax for durabilty.