oxidation

[toolmaker40]

whats the best polish and wax to use to bring back shine on a heavy oxidated fiberglass boat ?
also the best way to do it ? do i need a buffer or can i do it by hand ?

 

[americaneagler77]

Re: oxidation

you can wetsand then buff, you can rubbing compound then polish, you can use vertglas fiberglass kits, or you can use vaseline. all depends on how long you want to spend and how long you want it to last

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: oxidation

You can so it by hand however if the boat is bigger than a dinghy you will regret the work.

Many people here have purchased polisher's from northern tool or harbor freight to accomplish the task. There are fiberglass restore products and follow them with a good sealer. A sealer is better than wax for a boat.

Some people have used comet cleanser first then compound then wax.

Serious oxidation will make you work.

Wet sanding is also needed sometimes.........then there is another alternative route to use Vaseline........ go ahead and search for that on iboats

Good luck

 

[toolmaker40]

Re: oxidation

i bought the boat a short time ago but ploan on keeping it what grit do i use if i wet sand? also vaseline? idont mind to do the hard work i just want the best way to make it look good
thank you

 

[chris.j.marshall]

Re: oxidation

I tried the Vaseline trick for the first time a few weeks ago and I'm really happy with the results. I had quite a bit of oxidation on my metal flake gelcoat. I'm not really sure if it actually removes the oxidation, but it looks great. Took about 45 minutes on a 16 1/2 footer.

 

[Thalasso]

Re: oxidation

collinite 920. best oxidation remover.

 

[produceguy]

Re: oxidation

The vaseline does wonders.
I don't know why, it just does.

 

[SDSeville]

Re: oxidation

Absolute best way is to wet sand and polish. But vaseline, then a good coat of wax will work great also. Will last you a season and cost about $5 and 45 minute of your time.