Short video on fiberglass boat gel coat care

[djkimmel]

Check out this very informational video on gel coat protection the right way:

Shurhold.com offers a number of innovative boat and motor care products that make taking care of your important boat easier. They're our newest site sponsor. Check out the press on that here if you like.

[Skulley]

Thanks dk.  This is just what I am looking for.  Since I have an older boat, (1993), I will purchase both the buffer and the wax.  I have oxidation issues but more so on the top parts that are more exposed to the sun rather than bottom and sides.  Will this product be available through this website or is there another that the membership can go to??  I would like to link to it through this site if possible.  Please post any info helpful to us all.  Thanks again Dan for getting a sponsor with a pretty seems to be decent product.


BD             

[Skulley]

Hey, I went back to the front page of the forum and the banner for the product was right at the top.  Ask and you shall receive.  Thanks again Dan.  This is a product I can get excited about.


BD         

[djkimmel]

I'm impressed too with the Shurhold products. Glad you recognized the same value and for the follow through!!

I need to do better with my venerable ole Ranger 492VS. I want to try several of the products after watching all the videos.

They are available at some of the Gander Mountain stores. Also West Marine online. And their factory store if you don't have anything local already.

[Lightningboy]

Big dog, a product like this can probably help you a lot.  This product isn't a wax, but a polymer sealant.  To keep down oxidation issues, you need long lasting protection.  Most sealants will protect for about 6 months, then they need a new coat.  They last much longer than a natural wax.

The only knock some guys have about sealants is that the shine tends to be glassy looking.  Dark colors don't seem to have the depth they can with a natural wax.  But wax is only good for about a month of regular use.

You can have the best of both.  After buffing and glazing, I apply a sealant and let it sit for 24 hours.  I then go over it again with a non-cleaning, real carnuba based wax.  You can lay as many coats of wax as you want, just make sure it's a non-cleaner wax.  The wax will last about a month, you'll need to put more on then.

The combination of a sealer underneath to give long term protection along with a couple coats of real wax gives a superior deep shine that lasts well.  After a fresh wax on my boat, you better not put a foot on the gunnel; you'll probably slip.

Two other tips: use microfiber towels only on your hull.  They don't scratch, so they help protect your finish.  Second, keep her covered; the sun is your worst enemy.

Sorry I ran on, I just like my stuff shiny...