Might as well keep confusing the issue. I've used leverage, 3m ultra performance, frenzy, etc. Fountian of Youth stuff has worked the best for me. The Vitreo wax is easy on and off, great shine, uv protection:
http://www.fountainofyouthrestore.co..._-_Vitreo.html

Caught me.

Sounds like this may be the way to go. Performance Boat Candy sounds like its a temporary spray wax rather than a hardcore UV protector.

I just tried Fountain of youth..good product...but I still like Leverage shine better.. both are on my wife's Jetta trunk lid..we will see which one lasts longer..I also have experimented with Collinite Fleet wax..and I also live on a MS bayou..I still prefer Leverage..... it needed to be applied 4 times a year to keep the scum and foam off, but it works. All I had to do when the line of scum was still present after hosing it off was take a damp towel and lightly press against the boat as I walked down the side.

I've used every product on this page, from marine to airplane, for 16 months, I've tested just about every recommended, non-recommended product on this site.

I was a leverage guy, still am, but for some reason it just doesn't have any longevity on my boat. One month, that's about the max.

I've found the best to be a combination of Permanon and RejeX. Neither being a wax, and I don't like using a wax product on my boat. Take a large spray bottle, squeeze the RejeX in it, then pour half the Permanon in with it, shake it up, wait one week, it will become a gel, then pour the rest of the Permanon in the bottle and shake like hell. It will come out semi-thick, not as easy as a liquid spray but not thick enough to clog the spray nozzle. Spray, wide it in, and wipe off. I like using a buffer, not because it's difficult to remove, just easier for me.

The mix of the RejeX and the Permanon, is far superior for both shine, longevity, and anti-bonding of slime, soot, ect. I experimented this summer on my transom, the only thing that kept the soot off my transom for an extended period of time was the mix. I detailed the entire boat in October, yesterday I went to place some masking tape to trace over my vinyl graphics and I couldn't get the tape to stick.

Not bad for a 13 yr old boat.

+1. I do the same and it holds up real well.

This sounds pretty interesting. 50/50 mix using RejeX marine and Permanon. Looked both up.... they're actually both wax's-- no? Do you apply this by hand rubbing until gone or put a smooth layer and allow to harden or with a buffer? Sounds interesting and different. May even try it on the car before the boat.

seems like a lot of mixing this and that and then having to buy two products and then wait a week before it gels...Buy one product, LEVERAGE...follow directions, make sure your gelcoat is ready for application.. Leverage works, and its so simple..no buffer required and I did my 45' boat sides in a half hour ..secondly the cost is so damn reasonable vs buying two more expensive products and then mixing...plus it goes twice as long as the other two products mentioned. Just my .02. Jeff

I've been an extremely happy customer of Leverage for the last 5 years. One coat per year and it lasts the entire season. I boat in a salt water enviroment...but it is slightly brackish. This picture is from last spring. The paint is 10 years old.

I've tried Leverage for the first year of my boat, used the OR, spoke with Donny on several occasions. I like the product, but it just doesn't hold up compared to mix on MY BOAT. For me mixing the product is no big deal, the cost of both products is $31.00 and I have enough to last a year. To each their own, just throwing out there what worked for me and what didn't.

Agreed. My boat has base coat and clear coat and it shines like MoFo. I've seen the Leverage used on gel coat boats with not as good results.