I like the last part!

My point on the pink detailer is-
there's some great pro-grade stuff designed/tested/tried for automotive use. While it may be fine for marine use, I would prefer my boat not to be a guinnea pig for that application.

I'm no chemist, and there's certainly a plethora of products professional and consumer grade that I'm not familiar with. However, when a detailer can't/won't take the time to explain the who/what/why of a product, it's a detractor, and I'm not buying what they're selling. When a new Cigarette costs the same as a new Chevrolet (dare to dream), the local detailer can use whatever.... Until then, I'd prefer more than a hayseed explanation of "it's pro grade, good stuff" .

Mine's gelcoat. Last one was gelcoat with some Imron. I haven't progressed to the six or seven figure boat with the Mitcher T paint yet. But gelcoat boats still exist.

I'll shut up now so this doesn't turn into an OSO oil thread.

Always been baffled by all the products out there to make a boat shine but most of us have no idea what's in them and yet we use them.

That's why I asked.

Very well put and I completely understand what you are saying.

To me the very best SEALER out there (and my company doesn't even make it) that's how good it is! Lol- is Driven Marine Polish. Period!!

That would be correct. I only do full complete high end details these days. I don't wash things. But on the product side of things. I won't soliciate on here yet, until I pay for advertising (those are the rules here) but our website is in the works right now. The line of product is manufactured right here in California Hayward to be exact the East Bay Area.

Our compounds and polishes go toe to toe with 3M.
The average cost of a Quart of 3M is $40-50
Ours is $25-35
I've converted more marine fiberglass repair places to our stuff. And our pads are better hands down over 3M.
We are in the all out detail biz, 3M is the Abrasive kings
Let's put it this way- we make so many different kinds of each product I GUARANTEE we will have some thing you like... IE- we make close to around 20 different dressings (tires, plastics, moldings/exterior & interior)

We also have a Wax that is an express wax. That will NOT stain black plastics and can be used in sun, no residue what so ever. U won't even see any on your towel when u take it off. And it's the easiest wax application you will ever see. Our competitors buy and sell it somewhere somehow just to give to their accounts so to keep us away. Lol

Id rather see prices and results on other boats you've done than what products you use. I'm not up to date on the latest waxes, so hearing what you use is Greek to me.

Price wise the best I've seen in central Ohio is around $45 a foot, inside and out.

Chad. Drop some by my house so I can use it before Desert Storm. Doug

I might just be able to do that. What type of stuff do you want/need?

For the experts, what are some of the better products to use? My boat is paint & not gel by the way.

Shoot me a PM. Let me know what type of products you need. Such as: quick spray, wax, compound/polish etc...