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Old 02-24-2018 | 01:13 PM
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I have read and read, bought products that did not do what they claimed and evaluated others but still at a loss with some spec tech stuff on Carnauba and polymer wax/sealant/protection. There are some differences I know in luster where the Carnauba has the upper hand as far as the gel application goes, from what I understand, and the melting point of the Carnauba seems to be a downside in hot environments such as high sun intensity states. I am in Atlanta Ga which is region #3 according to the govt site on radiant exposure so the high polymer melting point would seem to be preferred over the low melt point of carnauba, but does not seem to be as hard as carnauba and does not stay on as long as carnauba.
This snowflake society protecting the internet seems to result in less tech spec info available so pinpointing characteristics of quality between the two for me to choose specs that are optimal for my application are only resulting in marketing testimonials and advertisements rather than design, function, purpose and technology for making a good choice.
Keep in mind for technical application data that a freshly painted hull or fresh mold pop will respond differently to wax/polish than a weathered craft that has been cleaned for the wax/polish process. Also that a low speed craft will weather it's wax/polish very differently from a high speed craft such as my 419 FASTech Formula. High foot traffic on the upper deck will also have effect on the products so how do different materials last this type of use?

I am not interested in testimonials and what has worked for many years as much as the materials, specs, designs that render a specific result.
Conditions and use are high heat, high speed high foot traffic and rain. The longest lasting is another parameter for comparison. I don't find mfgr's getting specific with this measure of use.
No one can make decisions for me so just know I am not asking for that. I want to know between all the tech of carnauba and polymer which one can meet these criteria and why? How can the specific technology of the product perform to reach the results needed here?

I put this here with the thinking that chemical knowledge of fiberglass goes hand in hand with the protection of it as well. Maybe it doesn't work that way but tell me what you technically know of materials and specs.
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I have not read much on the topic. I just trusted Glass Dave. Fountain of Youth Products all the way!! I have never looked back...

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Old 02-24-2018 | 01:34 PM
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I have not read much on the topic. I just trusted Glass Dave. Fountain of Youth Products all the way!! I have never looked back...

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Thanks for the reply.
I see this name come up a lot too but I can't find specs to determine a decision with my use and region in mind.
Glassdave is very knowledgeable in this stuff.

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collinite wax. (sp) read tests on all most all waxes on boats over a 6 month period it was graded excellent for the 6 month period. no other wax made it past the first month as excellent

Collinite Auto, Marine and Industrial Wax Products Official Site » Collinite

Its the only wax i use on my boats , cars, bass guitars
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