What did you do to your boat today

aero3113

I think I’m going to go over it again with some Meguiar’s carnuba past wax. I see some spots I’m not liking. I remember last time I used Collinite past wax I had the same issue. I used Meguiar’s 2 season ago and it was awesome going on and coming off. Lasted a long time also.

Dream_Inn

I agree.  I have been really happy with their carnuba wax.

aero3113

I got the Meguiar’s on tonight. So much easier to work with and took the spots off that the Collinite left behind. I had a couple of helpers so went a little quicker 😂⚓️.

SimcoeRinker400

Did mine last weekend !!Then it rained

Spyderweb

I’ve used the Collinite cleaner on previous boats and on the white of the Rinker (heavier grit stuff on the black).  What I learned just last year was that if you wipe off the Collinite too soon after buffing it can leave a dull haze in spots.  I started leaving it on a little longer and it came out much better.

YYZRC

When are you going in @SimcoeRinker400 ?

aero3113

I compounded and waxed the exterior top side by hand today. It’s crazy how dirty it was!

Ian

That’s what mine gets like. At least easier each year to buff.

aero3113

And it was washed before I started. Now I need to find a better soap to use, any recommendations??

Ian

I think it’s just the winter grime that sticks.I use the WM boat soap during the season and Starbright deck cleaner for the bow non slip. Zoom in on the first photo of mine on the prior page and you can see the grime on the stern to the left that I hadn’t done yet. Was clean when she went away.

Rich_

Replaced a 1/2 inch thru hull inlet and backing block on the Pacemaker. Got the second 15 Whaler bottom painted (first one is already in the water with the Grady). Since I had some paint left in the can and a wet roller, I started painting the Pacemaker. Got mostly everything within the first foot of the tape line and the first 1/4 going from bow to stern done. Still have 3/4 of a gallon of bottom paint in the second can to hopefully stretch out to finish the rest when it stops raining tomorrow 

aero3113

I wiped down the entire cabin with warm water and Lysol, surprised at how dirty the water was when I was finished.

Aqua_Aura

We are getting the interior carpets cleaned clean by the pros. We'll see what the difference is, I took a before photo I can upload later. 

I also caught my forearm on a bolt and made a nice slice in my arm. We'll see if stitches will be necessary. My wife cleaned it up and got creative with bandages to hold it together. 

aero3113

Sorry to hear that @Aqua_Aura , hopefully you don’t need stitches. 

Curious to hear how the cabin comes out ⚓️.

Pat310

Ian said:

That’s what mine gets like. At least easier each year to buff.

I use the Collinite cleaner wax in the fall just before shrink wrap the last couple of years and seems to make spring cleaning easier. Wash, light polish with 3M and usually jescar power lock and Collinite 925. This year went with just Meguiar’s hybrid ceramic spray wax that I’ve been using on my cars  after 3M.  We’ll see how it holds up. My shoulders definitely like the spray on wipe off Meguiars

aero3113

@Pat310 do you notice a nice shine with the spray on? I’m sure it’s a huge time saver! Hopefully it lasts.

YYZRC

Got a gigantic deck box for water skis/toys

Aqua_Aura

Got the carpets cleaned and both mattresses. 


A little hard to see in the photos however the carpets are mostly a uniform color without dirt marks and stains. 

And it smells much better 😁

Good for now and it will all get replaced this winter. 

Before




After

LaRea

Aqua_Aura said:

I also caught my forearm on a bolt ... 

For once, I won't say "pix or it never happened." 

Aqua_Aura

Those carpet photos don't show much improvement but there is. We are now cleaning the dinghy cover and continuing on cleaning the Bimini top for about the 4th time. 

Pat310

aero3113 said:

@Pat310 do you notice a nice shine with the spray on? I’m sure it’s a huge time saver! Hopefully it lasts.

Not terrible for 21 year gel coat  I’ll post when i see how it holds up. Thing i like about it on my cars is re-apply is just spray on, hose off and dry  Not sure i want to do that in water though.

YYZRC

I have had great luck with spray wax. Love it. 

aero3113

looks great @Pat310 !

aero3113

I’m so sore, I went over the boat 1 time by machine and 3 times by hand! I need to get some spray wax!!

aero3113

@YYZRC do you spray on and wipe off or is that spray on and rinse off? 

Pat310

Thanks @aero3113. The product @YYZRC shows is the one I used. On sale on amazon 30% off.  Limited-time deal: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Spray Wax - SiO2 Hybrid Technology in an Easy-to-Use Spray Application That Delivers Long-Lasting Protection - 32 Oz https://a.co/d/hkgTRLs   Some videos in amazon listing about application 

YYZRC

You are supposed to spray and wipe the first time and then subsequent applications are spray and rinse. I always spray and wipe because it is satisfying and it smells awesome. 

aero3113

Ordered! ⚓️

Rich_

How far does 32oz of spray wax go?

I usually use Collinite 885 paste (hand on/machine off) or if needed Collinite 631 (machine) but am willing to try something new

Pat310

31’ boat less then half a bottle