Springtime clean up

rasbury

Since I'm home now, I've really enjoyed some housekeeping in the cabin I never had time to do. Not that there are not issues to be taken care of, but it's nice to see i have time to devote to all of it- not shot gun blasting problem solving. Anyway, my face book feed seems to be pushing the latest and greatest for other than conventional compounds and wax for hulls. They tought a "ceramic" protection better than wax to keep the oxidation away..blah blah blah. I know I'm evoking a thunderstorm of opinion,  maybe even some coming to blows- does anything of this stuff work?
Our vessel has sat in the florida sun, no winter wrap for all these year, I'm 2nd owner. I have no idea how much gelcoat is left from wet sanding. 1st owner for sure had the $$ to pay someone for detailing. I did sand it lightly when we first purchased, I did not see any problems but concerned.  I normally use a 3M heavy duty oxidation remover and wax in one. Its a gentle "compound" that as you buff it in, the ruff disappears and it leaves a decent finish. I have followed up with a good marine wax but I can't measure if that was worth it. Who's trying any of the new stuff or just staying with your tried and true?

grouch0jr

I'm also interested in what people do for hull detailing. This was my first year with a boat, the blue is definitely oxidizing. I plan on buying a rotary polisher and putting the work in. 

rasbury

@grouch0jr don't get carried away with expensive stuff IMO. I bought one from harbor freight and it spins just fine!

Ian

I use the 3M 3-in-1 also, and works well - and applies a wax

rasbury

Ian said:

I use the 3M 3-in-1 also, and works well - and applies a wax

Its not 100% but I don't want to damage anything and seems safe- thx