This is still my favorite polish/wax combo

69fastback

It’s the time of year when a lot of people are asking what products are best to shine up their boat and I thought I’d share mine. I’ll start by saying that I used to be in the high end detailing business. I have a fair amount of experience doing paint corrections on high end exotic cars, so I’ve had the opportunity to use a lot of products over the years. 

Ive still got some cleanup to do on this, but I hurt my back this morning and just had to stop because I couldn’t bend over anymore. This is a 2003 that has been kept outside most of its life. I just recently rented the storage slip it’s in now. 


After a quick quick wash I went over it with 3M Finesse It II glaze, using a rotary with a foam pad. After that I topped it with Collenite 885.  I’ve tried the more expensive stuff and I’m always happier with this combo. The Collenite wax will last a full season of boating and still look the same. 


Thats just my $.02. 

reneechris14

Very nice hope your back gets better. I use presti compound and collenite. I'm happy with the shine.

aero3113

Looks great! Collenite is a great product.

LaRea

You probably didn't use a whole lot of cutting compound on those high-end cars, but do you have a favorite for boat gelcoat?

69fastback

LaRea said:

You probably didn't use a whole lot of cutting compound on those high-end cars, but do you have a favorite for boat gelcoat?

I've only used 2 compounds on a boat. 3M and Marine 31. The 3M was considerably better.