Springtime clean up
rasbury
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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 $$ to pay someone for detailing. I did sand it lightly when we first purchased, I did not see any problems but concerned. I normally use a 3M heavy duty oxidation remover and wax in one. Its a gentle "compound" that as you buff it in, the ruff disappears and it leaves a decent finish. I have followed up with a good marine wax but I can't measure if that was worth it. Who's trying any of the new stuff or just staying with your tried and true?
Our vessel has sat in the florida sun, no winter wrap for all these year, I'm 2nd owner. I have no idea how much gelcoat is left from wet sanding. 1st owner for sure had the $$ 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?
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Ian
The Third “B”
Ravena Coeymans Yacht Club
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