Black Streaks

VtSteve · 08-21-2008, 10:26 AM

I've found that traditional wax doesn't do much for the boat, especially the carnuba varieties. This year I polished and sealed the boat. Every so often while on the hook at the beach area, I use a soft boat brush or terry sponge to wipe away anything. With the exception of May/June, the boat has stayed surprisingly clean this summer. And so far, I've only put on 32 hours

I think Saturday will be mask/snorkel/fins day to spend some quality time with the bottom of the boat.

jrc · 08-21-2008, 10:37 AM

what did you use to polish and seal

dpg · 08-21-2008, 10:50 AM

Google "five star shine" see what you think.

jrc · 08-21-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dpg

Google "five star shine" see what you think.

I think it looks expensive. I'd have to hear some really good testimonials from independent sources before I spent that kind of money on polish/sealant.

It does sound good. Have you tried it?

RI Swamp Yankee · 08-22-2008, 01:23 PM

Paint the boat to match the streaks

dpg · 08-25-2008, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jrc

I think it looks expensive. I'd have to hear some really good testimonials from independent sources before I spent that kind of money on polish/sealant.

It does sound good. Have you tried it?

I have used it on a car before and the website doesn't do it justice. Although I have never used it on a boat before I would guess it would need to be used on a newer one with a better finish to start off with. Not much works on a chaulked gel-coat finish until you remove the fading first.

Actually, this product for what it does is not expensive. It's the same, no better than the protectant a new car dealer offers and they get like 3 or 4 hundred. Yeah I know dealerships are expensive for everything.

VtSteve · 08-21-2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jrc

what did you use to polish and seal

I used Gel Coat Labs products this year. A final coat was Flagship Premium wax.

Properboatcare.com

I'm also going to sample some Leverage products if I get the chance.

brk-lnt · 08-25-2008, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jrc

what did you use to polish and seal

I use a lot of Poorboys products on my cars/trucks and boat.

08-22-2008, 01:23 PM	#5
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VtSteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 230 Thanked 361 Times in 169 Posts	I've found that traditional wax doesn't do much for the boat, especially the carnuba varieties. This year I polished and sealed the boat. Every so often while on the hook at the beach area, I use a soft boat brush or terry sponge to wipe away anything. With the exception of May/June, the boat has stayed surprisingly clean this summer. And so far, I've only put on 32 hours I think Saturday will be mask/snorkel/fins day to spend some quality time with the bottom of the boat.

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