[mackaroni]

Still working on getting ready to do some needed maintenence on the boat before spring rock. Anybody have any preference for boat wax/oxidation removal polishers. Should I use different buffing pads for oxidation and waxing?I used a cheap 8" last year and it was hard to get into the tight spots. Any avice on light oxidation removaer and wax. I used a combination wax/oxidation remover last year and it didn't do a well as I was hoping for (3m) One last question, I rinsed all my coastlocks/swivels after the end of fall rock (bay). Does anybody oil them?
Many thanks for any advice
Mike S

 

[Aches n Pains]

Polisher

Really recommend the Porter Cable 7424 for compounding and waxing boats and cars. A little pricey but you get what you pay for. Variable speed which is nice. Small enough that you can run it one handed in awkward spots.

You can see it being operated at:
YouTube - Car polishing featuring Porter Cable 7424 or:
YouTube - Detailing, Oxidation Removal with the Porter Cable 7424

Much easier to control than the big random orbit polishers, gets into smaller spaces, and does a far better job.

Some earlier references on Tidal Fish

http://www.tidalfish.com/forums/che...ard-maryland-angler/228180-boat-cleaners.html
http://www.tidalfish.com/forums/che...yland-angler/233508-boat-cleaning-basics.html

Google Porter Cable 7424 and there are lots of references with instructions.

In terms of compound and wax, I generally use:

Trewax Four Seasons Boat Wax
Turtle Polishing Compound - this is a white product. The brown products can stain the boat when used with the 7424

Good luck,

Doug

 

[smellslikefish]

Spray those swivels with 100% Silicone spray.

 

[shawn fisher]

I have had sucess with these products........
Collinite Wax Products :: Marine Wax :: The Best Wax on the Water

Shawn F

 

[drewzim]

I have had sucess with these products........
Collinite Wax Products :: Marine Wax :: The Best Wax on the Water

Shawn F

Second that. Good stuff :thumbup:

 

[pgoodchild]

I have had sucess with these products........
Collinite Wax Products :: Marine Wax :: The Best Wax on the Water

Shawn F

Ditto!!! Great products

 

[Kevin Smith]

Boat Finishing!

Collinite is the best, but you need to get the oxidation off first.

I use a Milwaukee variable speed 9". It has a maximum speed of 3,000 rpm and a dial for a maxium setting and a variable speed trigger. The general rule of thumb is to not exceed about 2,000 rpms when working on fiberglass.

To prepare the boat for wax I use 3M heavy duty rubbing compound and black wool pads. Have multiple pads so you don't use a wet one. Take your time to not remove too much gel coat at one time. Once the obvious oxidation is removed, then use a finish restorer 3M to clean the surface even more with white wool pads.

Once the surface is clean-oxidation removed-then use the Collinite with the Milwaukee and a foam rubber pad to work it in. Multiple coats are better than one and once the oxidation is cleaned up, try to wax is at least twice a year.

Kevin
Weekend Mistress
Coastal Conservation Assocation-Virginia

 

[27 sailfish]

I like the Woody Wax spray on.You can do an 24-28 footer with one bottle.Goes on easy and holds up well.

Be sure to use a real boat soap - yes it is expensive but it will not strip the finish.

For swivels - never oil them.They are designed to spin in water- oil is too thick for them to rotate, I learned the hard way on this :eek2:.Silicon spray most likely will be OK.

 

[capt.george]

Tri - State In DEALE, MD. Has FREE SampLes on All Wax Products ---& Ression Prices at the Tackle Show /Flea Market , Forgot Date --geo.

 

[27 sailfish]

Feb. 7th from 7:30 am until 2 in the afternoon.Great deals :thumbup:.

 

[capt.george]

Thought it was 0800 last year , Great m gotta see ya about those SB--geo

 

[Gerald]

I saw the 3m restorer, wan ans what not on clearance for 7 bucks. Its usually like 12.

 

[ChrisBowers]

Check out a product called Buff Magic. The stuff is, well, magic, on gel coat and painted surfaces. A little goes a long way. About $25 a can from most marine places. My fiberglass guy buffed my awlgripped hull in a spot to show me what it would do, shined up like gelcoat. I was made a believer right there.

 

[hippie]

I used two different brands of glass cleaner and neither did anything. I used the Star Brite heavy duty rubbing compound and no help! I then got a 1 gal bucket of Trojan rubbing compound left over from when their factory closed in the mid 80's. It took half the oxidation off after two coats and then two coats of wax. It still needs rubbed out again this year. Use heavy duty stuff or it will not take the oxidation off. Bob

 

[blitzmobiledetailing]

Best for your situation

If you didnt do it properly last year as explained your boat needs to be compounded with 3m compound using a high speed rotary buffer with wool pad to get the boat the way you would like it then after the boat has been compounded you will want to apply a coat of collinite wax 920 by hand with spong appicator do not let dry remove the collonites with a high speed buffer with clean dry wool pad work 3ft x 3ft sections at a time if you dnt have time to do or would like it professionally done feel free to visit our website