Wax or Polish?

[journeyman]

I always have used wax but have heard that polish may be a better way to go and am looking for hints and/or suggestions.

Is there an advantage?

Would I have to de-wax before applying polish?

How many coats?

application hints? Do's and don'ts.

Thanks. It's getting close, I hope the weather turns soon!!!

 

[Grady678]

I always have used wax but have heard that polish may be a better way to go and am looking for hints and/or suggestions.

Is there an advantage?

Would I have to de-wax before applying polish?

How many coats?

application hints? Do's and don'ts.

Thanks. It's getting close, I hope the weather turns soon!!!

If you always use wax then it doesn't sound like you have any oxidation. Polish removes oxidation and light blemishes but needs to be followed up with wax. 1 coat each every 6 months or depending on use of your boat and storage.

 

[journeyman]

Maybe my bad Grady678 but I was asking about a polish such as Meguiars #45 boat / RV Polish or Starbrite Premium Marine Polish with PTEF that you would use instead of wax, not a compound type product. I've heard that some people are so taken with these that they'll never use wax again.

Sorry if I wasn't that clear

 

[SmokyMtnGrady]

To add my 2 cents....wax is not polish. Wax provides a certain level of protection against the elements. Polish will help brighten up gel coat, remove surface scratches and bring a shine, but it does keep the glossy look. I am a fan of Maguires, that would be my vote if you choose, but it is matter of personal preference.

 

[wireline]

I started to use this stuff called Rejex. It's awsome, finish like glass. Anybody heard of it?

 

[journeyman]

To add my 2 cents....wax is not polish.

Never said it was, that's why I'm asking about it. Thanks for you opinion on Maguiars, I too like their products.

 

[SmokyMtnGrady]

Journeyman, went to Meguiars website to look for the product in question and did not find it. They clearly make a distinction between the purpose of the polish and wax on their website. Did not mean anything by my comments here. I use their boat, RV and auto products and have been satisfied with the results.

 

[capt chris]

I started to use this stuff called Rejex. It's awsome, finish like glass. Anybody heard of it?

I have used Rejex on my Tournament 225 but went back to Collinite wax. Rejex just couldn't fill in the little scratches etc that come from time to time. It is a good product, I'm just old fashioned and like waxing better.

 

[Parthery]

Collinite...

The Fleetwax works great on dark colored vehicles too. Waxed my Black Yukon today. Looks brand new....

 

[Bama96]

Fleetwax on vehicles? Never thought about that. Thanks! Hey did you use the Collonite cleaner first then wax?

 

[journeyman]

SmokyMtnGrady = De Nada amigo. I probably shoud have added a link in my first post to clear up any confusion.

This is what I'm thinking about trying.
http://www.starbrite.com/productdet...e Polishes&ProductSSCat=Marine Waxes & Polish

Too good to be true? Am I missing something? Wipe on/wipe off? Better than wax? If it works then I want it!! That's why I brought this whole thing up.

 

[DOUGDUNBAR]

I have been using the starbrite on my T-225 for several years. The Gel Coat still looks great. It is very easy on and off. The last two years my boat has been stored outside in Clearlake Texas with a cover. I will work on posting a picture. For scratches and stains get polished off then covered with the starbrite. I was a Collinite fan for a long time but have made the change. The starbrite is available at several big box stores at about half the price of marine stores.

 

[Parthery]

Fleetwax on vehicles? Never thought about that. Thanks! Hey did you use the Collonite cleaner first then wax?

No....just a claybar to remove the surface imperfections. Put the Collonite on using my orbital buffer....buffed it out with a couple of microfiber towels.

 

[Strikezone]

I've used Collonite fleet wax in the past but used Meguiars last fall and was pleased with the results. Spent yesterday afternoon waxing the topside and hope to finish up this afternoon.

 

[el jefe]

Jouneyman, I have used the Starbrite PTEF and its great. However if your fiberglass is not clean to begin with, chalky because of age or sun exposure, the Starbrite PTEF does not clean well or get the base lawyer of oxidized fiberglass off. Once that bad stuff is removed, Starbrite PTEF is great and great for keeping the fglass looking good. It is great on the interior or covered areas which just need a "polish" if well maintined. It goes on easy and comes off easy.

 

[Renovator]

Before I recently had the bottom and topsides buffed and waxed, I had purchased the Collinite cleaner and wax products. I ran into some problems in removing all of the wax where there was prior oxidation. In areas where the gelcoat was in good shape the cleaner and wax looked great but If you have some oxidation problems I would recommend to deal with that first. The Woody's product is great for the non skid areas IMHO.

 

[hotajax]

Collinite

Collinites is the ticket. Lasted pretty much most of last season on the hull below the gunwales and water line. Also used it on my silver truck - looked like it was professinally compounded and waxed and has been holding up through all the ice, snow, and salt up here in the northeast.

 

[journeyman]

I've decided that I'll give the StarBrite polish a chance topside but keep the wax going on the hull from the rub rail to the waterline as once it's in the water I don't want to have to pull her out. Thanks for the replies. I can see the majority is traditional and there may be good reason for that. I've always used wax also but if this works?............

 

[NOTHING ELSE MATTERS]

Collinites cleaner then Collinite wax, for a very healthy and good looking boat, period. Been doing it for years and very happy, FWIW, i'm using the paste wax not the liquid.

 

[SmokyMtnGrady]

Nothing Else,
Do you apply this by hand or are you using a random orbital buffer? I have used meguiars, but I am open to trying something different.