Re: Compound/Wax
I'm an amateur automobile detailer, and I've been a participant in a few Concours, and placed respectible well in these "Obessive Cleaning Disorder" competitions.
<br /><br />There are two types of waxes that do well in the market place. Carnauba and Polymer. Polymer is synthetic wax, lasts almost 3 times as long as natural Carnauba. I would recommend using a polymer over a carnauba for a boat.<br /><br />Personally, for my always-garaged, never-sees-snow-autombile, I use a good carnauba wax as I get better visual results with a jet black finish on my automobile (A BMW)and longevity is rarely an issue. <br /><br />However, for my boats that I've owned in the past, I've always used polymer-based waxes simply because they hold up better to the natural elements that erode wax. I only WANT to wax a boat once a year because it does take a long, long time. Lots of surface area compared to a car.<br /><br />As a rule, I NEVER use a rubbing compound on any surface except a surface that needs to be completely restored. I do use polishes, in a wide variance of grit. I usually start with the least gritty polish, and if that doesn't work I step up to the next level of grit in the polish. Remember, whenever you step up in grit, you have to step back down again to bring the luster back out.<br /><br />If you want to email me, I can recommend a several brand names of wax to you, depending on your situation.<br /><br />soupnazi60@yahoo.com
