How Often Do You Wax Your Boat?
04-05-2014 | 09:31 PM
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He's right though. A polish is an abrasive.
I'm a car detailing enthusiast and post on detailingworld.co.uk, autopia.net, live2detail, etc.
Is this Fountain of Youth product chemically stripping oxidation, polishing it out, masking fine scratches with fillers, a mild polish + wax, etc?
A car or boat's "shine" is due to a polished surface, not really a wax. A polished car without wax or sealant will look 10x better than a car with 5 layers of wax that's never been polished, for example.
I'm a car detailing enthusiast and post on detailingworld.co.uk, autopia.net, live2detail, etc.
Is this Fountain of Youth product chemically stripping oxidation, polishing it out, masking fine scratches with fillers, a mild polish + wax, etc?
A car or boat's "shine" is due to a polished surface, not really a wax. A polished car without wax or sealant will look 10x better than a car with 5 layers of wax that's never been polished, for example.
04-06-2014 | 06:58 AM
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I might have to try some "polish" on the boat and two Mustangs.
After starting this thread I realized that there are a lot of variables. I can get away with once a year wax because my boat is white and yellow (not dark). It stays in a garage when not in use and I live in the north. A darker color boat like that red Cig would probably need a lot more care to protect it from the sun, as would a bout used in Florida or a boat that stays in the water or outdoors without a full cover.
Now, about the panda sex....
After starting this thread I realized that there are a lot of variables. I can get away with once a year wax because my boat is white and yellow (not dark). It stays in a garage when not in use and I live in the north. A darker color boat like that red Cig would probably need a lot more care to protect it from the sun, as would a bout used in Florida or a boat that stays in the water or outdoors without a full cover.
Now, about the panda sex....
04-06-2014 | 08:53 AM
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Collonite 845 is great stuff. The key to easy removal is not to put it on too thick. Keep it thin and do only small sections at a time and you'll love it.
04-06-2014 | 11:54 AM
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If you put it on thick - or in direct sunlight - oh yea, it will be a bear to get off.
