waxing

[brown_one]

when waxing my boat is it ok to apply wax by hand and then remove with orbital buffer? or should i apply and remove with buffer?

 

[ziggy]

Re: waxing

i just waxed my nineteen and applied by hand, and removed by hand. lets ya go over every inch of your boat with your eyes and hands for defects..... just a thought.

 

[flatheadlakemonster]

Re: waxing

Either or works, really. We detail a lot of boats at my shop, and it really depends on the finish on the boat. If there is a lot of oxidation on the finish they they will buff with some light abrasive wax. If the owner takes good care of it, pulls it out of the water, wipes it down every time, then a good hand wax will work. Unless you have some issues on the finish of the boat, you can do it either way.

 

[brown_one]

Re: waxing

the finish is in great condition. some scuff marks from the dock. i bought the meguires fleetwax and it said apply with buffer and remove with cloth. on vehicles i have always applied with cloth and removed with buffer. just wanted to know if it mattered. didn't want to mess up first boat. thanks for responses.

 

[642mx]

Re: waxing

the finish is in great condition. some scuff marks from the dock. i bought the meguires fleetwax and it said apply with buffer and remove with cloth. on vehicles i have always applied with cloth and removed with buffer. just wanted to know if it mattered. didn't want to mess up first boat. thanks for responses.

What do you think of the fleetwax? Did it come off easily, did it leave the boat real glossy?... I normally use Eagle 1 car wax on my boat and it looks really good, but doesn't stay on too long.

 

[brown_one]

Re: waxing

haven't used it yet. plan to this weekend. that's why i made the post. wanted some input before i used it. have used their wax for cars and it was easy to remove. good shine.

 

[642mx]

Re: waxing

haven't used it yet. plan to this weekend. that's why i made the post. wanted some input before i used it. have used their wax for cars and it was easy to remove. good shine.

Oh... I thought you already waxed it... my bad. Let us know how it works after you use it.

 

[Swishguy]

Re: waxing

Get collonite 476S. Put it on mega thin & you will get a full season out of it!
Do a search on this product.
amazing stuff.

 

[642mx]

Re: waxing

^^^^^ I'll do some searching. Thanks

Some folks on the Baja site use Leverage. Anybody tried it?

 

[orion25]

Re: waxing

I apply way with an orbital using a foam pad. I remove it with an orbital using a microfiber pad. I use this method on both the cars and boat.