Waxing the hill and topside

mskpharmd

it's been a few years since I waxed my boat, some slight oxidation present.  Can someone lend their opinion on getting the mirror finish back? What wax, or compound and wax to use?
thanks 

Handymans342

Do your self and body a favor and hire a good detailer. You won't regret it

212rowboat

wet 1500~2000 grit sandpaper.  lightly.  oxidation gone quickly.  rinse well.  rinse again just in case. 

then- wax.... and a technique i learned about two weeks ago works very well- it was called "bending it in".  

real simple:

with paste wax pad in one hand (i used carnuba) and the buffer in the other at mid speed setting and a finishing pad, wipe the wax on in a small area... BEFORE IT DRIES buff it.  if you've done it right you will see the lines of the wax 'bend' as it's being jammed in the pores.... and that's what it's about- making that surface smooth as literal glass by filling the microscopic cracks with wax.... it takes likely five minutes to apply two full coats to a 3'x3' area.  

one for the fiber, another for the glass- and the last for vanity.  the third coat after buffing the second and allowing it to stand while you work other sections.... this technique is amazing.   

after being instructed on this method, I now understand how pro's can do it so quickly with such outstanding results.  you don't let the wax stand.  you 'bend it in' wet.  it defies every instruction i've ever heard prior.  it flat out works. 

jmichels

Its easy. Get 3m super duty compound ( black bottle) . Use a wool buffing pad about 3000 rpms, apply Collinite ( wax only) when you are done. You will be shocked at results. 

This is assuming you know how to use a buffer the right way also....

mskpharmd

Thanks guys!

Ian

What about the topside non-slip? Not something you'd "buff up" but still appears like it needs work despite regular cleaning. Any ideas?

raybo3

icoultha said:

What about the topside non-slip? Not something you'd "buff up" but still appears like it needs work despite regular cleaning. Any ideas?

A good solid pressure wash on the anti-skid should do it.....

212rowboat

for stubborn discolor/stains on the no-skid, Starbrite makes a great product. 

Dream_Inn

212rowboat said:

for stubborn discolor/stains on the no-skid, Starbrite makes a great product. 

I use this as well (& it has ptef in it to give somewhat a nice finish).  Mary Kate also has a nice non-skid cleaner.  For the swim platform, I sometimes just use barkeeper's friend since runoff doesn't go all over the boat.

Ian

Thanks guys, powerwash had been suggested before so that may be the first try. I'll have to check a non-skid product I do have a bottle of, brown goop that seemed to do little.

06Rinker270

I got this information from an old member here.  I follow it on my blue hull and get compliments all the time.  Now its just upkeep.

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