what cleaner / wax do you use

[ekimhimself]

I have been using a 3m product for my preseason waxing for several years. It does a decent job, but would like better results. any suggestions

[Fishinspot]

I use the 3M products and also use Finesse it. Works well.

[Libra]

Rejex.... try it, you'll like it!!!

[surffishn]

I have heard so many good things about Woody Wax I want to try it.But I have been using the 3m products also.

[rrrwel]

A lot depends upon the area you boat in and how much effort you want to put in to it. Go to Properboatcare.com and autogeek.com and look at there sites. They have some excellant info.

The last product I tried was some Gel Coat labs made by Four Star prodcts and a product made by Restructure marine (more on them later), The results were the best I experienced so far. I've used Rejex, Race Glaze, Starbrite PTFE, 3m, Colinite, Meguires and more all providing good results. Some will use a solvent/chemical and or very fine abrasive for deeper cleaning and polishing when buffing. Both work good although I like the fine abrasive if you have some oxidation, I perfer a two or three step product for older boats experiencing oxidation. I really like the Gel Coat Labs Fine Cut but Its somewhat pricey.

The technology of synthetic polmers have been the latest rage due to the fact they last longer, produce a great shine, plus dirt and fish blood amd alike easily wipes off. On top of that they are easy to apply . Starbrite PTFE, Race Glaze, Rejex and Gel Coat Labs fall into that catagory. The only draw back that many detail enthusiast claim is they shine good but don't produce the deep rich glow of a high end Carnauba. I agree but the Carnubas just can't hold up to the marine enviroment on their own, which leads leads into some other excellant products that fuels the wax debate.

Products like 3m, Colonite and Meguires have a loyal following and rightfully so. These still utilize carnuba wax in there formulas, (check out their MSD sheets), along with ploymers. They produce a deep shine with very good durability. So if your looking somewhat of a highbred this is the way to go. It's all a matter of preference and what works for you.

Back to Restruture Marine product. This product is a nano technology incorporating RALG. It's a high end product and not for everyone. I put this on my 21 year old bridge boat's front over hang as a test. This product is not made for older damaged glass, it's made for glass that's in "like" new condition or restored. Mine had been well buffed and restored but still not a prime canadate. I applied the product anyway and at the end of the year it never look better, the product really works. It gets applied by hand and I really didn't like that. I'd rather use my buffer. Apparently I wasn't the only one because they have reformulated it so now it can be applied with a buffer. If you're a detail enthusiast check them out.

So what am I gonna use this year. I'll use the the Restructure Marine on the top again. On the rest of the boat I'll go back to the Gel Coat Labs or I'm thinking of trying Klasse one step and then their sealant. I been told that after the Klasse is applied a high end carnuba can be applied on top for that ultmate deep finsih. When the carnuba wears away you still have the high end finish of Klasse acrylic polymer. Sounds intersting, it all depends on how abitious I am.

Good Luck

[ezgoewin]

Depends on the type of boat you have. For fiberglass and outboards I love Collinite 920 fiberglass cleaner followed by Collinite 885 fleetwax. The wax is a paste and requires some elbow grease but it is worth it! Stuff sticks like glue and stays slick for months. I do mine twice a year and it works perfect. For outboards I agree with Rejex, very slick and helps salt just spray right off with the hose.

[reeleasy28]

For a cleaner wax meguires 50 is easy to use and works well. Make sure to follow with a good wax as all cleaner waxes are not intended for long term protection.

[mrossj1]

What about Nu Finish? Has anyone used this product and if so, what were your results.

[Guest edgewater225]

Try several and use what works best for you.

What about Nu Finish? Has anyone used this product and if so, what were your results.

Edited May 25, 2010 by edgewater225

[WEAKFISH]

Colonites cleaner wax