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Rixster
 Post subject: Wax ?
PostPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 8:53 pm 
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What is your favorite wax? I cant seam to get a good gloss shine on my boat anymore. Its a 99, So what have you had good luck with ?

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 Post subject: Re: Wax ?
PostPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 5:42 am 
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My favorite so far is Meguiar’s Flagship Premium Marine Wax. Although if you are looking for removing oxidation I would use something like 3M Marine Fiberglass Restorer 09006 or other polisher first then wax with Flagship Premium Marine Wax for routine maintenance...

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 Post subject: Re: Wax ?
PostPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:25 am 
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Flying Sushi wrote:
My favorite so far is Meguiar’s Flagship Premium Marine Wax. Although if you are looking for removing oxidation I would use something like 3M Marine Fiberglass Restorer 09006 or other polisher first then wax with Flagship Premium Marine Wax for routine maintenance...


I second the compound comment - from what I understand, your boat should shine before wax. You first need to wet sand / compound (likely just compound, depends how bad the oxidations is) to a nice shine and then protect that shine with the wax. I have just finished compounding my 99 hull, at 2 different grit levels, and the hull shines beautifully and has a deep reflection - and I have no wax on it yet.
This is a good read and the directions I am following: http://www.sailnet.com/forums/gear-maintenance/52772-tips-compound-polish-wax.html

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 Post subject: Re: Wax ?
PostPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:28 am 
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I use the 3m stuff, but being my boat is white the gloss is nearly impossible to keep

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 Post subject: Re: Wax ?
PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2012 10:05 am 
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+1 Meguiar’s Flagship Premium Marine Wax is absolutely the best on my boat!
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LakeMinnetonka
 Post subject: Re: Wax ?
PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2012 4:48 pm 
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Nice Vista!

weather wrote:
Flying Sushi wrote:
My favorite so far is Meguiar’s Flagship Premium Marine Wax. Although if you are looking for removing oxidation I would use something like 3M Marine Fiberglass Restorer 09006 or other polisher first then wax with Flagship Premium Marine Wax for routine maintenance...


I second the compound comment - from what I understand, your boat should shine before wax. You first need to wet sand / compound (likely just compound, depends how bad the oxidations is) to a nice shine and then protect that shine with the wax. I have just finished compounding my 99 hull, at 2 different grit levels, and the hull shines beautifully and has a deep reflection - and I have no wax on it yet.
This is a good read and the directions I am following: http://www.sailnet.com/forums/gear-maintenance/52772-tips-compound-polish-wax.html

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 Post subject: Re: Wax ?
PostPosted: Wed May 02, 2012 6:05 pm 
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LakeMinnetonka wrote:
Nice Vista!

weather wrote:
Flying Sushi wrote:
My favorite so far is Meguiar’s Flagship Premium Marine Wax. Although if you are looking for removing oxidation I would use something like 3M Marine Fiberglass Restorer 09006 or other polisher first then wax with Flagship Premium Marine Wax for routine maintenance...


I second the compound comment - from what I understand, your boat should shine before wax. You first need to wet sand / compound (likely just compound, depends how bad the oxidations is) to a nice shine and then protect that shine with the wax. I have just finished compounding my 99 hull, at 2 different grit levels, and the hull shines beautifully and has a deep reflection - and I have no wax on it yet.
This is a good read and the directions I am following: http://www.sailnet.com/forums/gear-maintenance/52772-tips-compound-polish-wax.html


All of the above and I usually finish with a teflon polish......

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 Post subject: Re: Wax ?
PostPosted: Sun May 06, 2012 8:20 pm 
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Just finished the process this weekend with Collinite 885 Feetwax Paste - I must say that the couple of Presta compound phases (gel coat and ultra cutting) and then this wax - the boat looks brand new. Really couldn't have asked for a better result.
This is my first time doing a serious compound/wax and I can highly recommend these products to others.

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 Post subject: Re: Wax ?
PostPosted: Tue May 08, 2012 6:50 pm 
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Just got my pads for waxing and polishing and ready to start the process. This will be the first time so I have a question/s. Do you tape pinstripes, boat numbers, chrome etc. Is there anything I am missing. Any tips would be greatly appreciated :) .
I am going to use Meguair's #49-45 and flagship for the wax. We'll see how they do

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Wet Doggg
 Post subject: Re: Wax ?
PostPosted: Wed May 09, 2012 2:23 pm 
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Flagship...nuff said. Hull still looks new.

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