I am after advice on the easiest way to polish/protect a fibreglass boat and what to use eg does wash/waxing work as used for cars, should I use gel coat sealants, suggestions on brands etc thanks
My boat is 34 ft and on a mooring
ACID WASH
CLEAN FRESHWATER WASH
CUT AND POLISH (car stuff designed for f/glass)
WAX COAT brand....MRS MCGUIRE is the best for marine environment.
this is my yearly procedure and I allways get complimented on the shine and
longevity of shine and beading of water.
Paul.
Paul thank you
Can you let me know a little more re the acid wash, eg what type of acid, where to get it, precautions etc
thanks again
make sure u dilute the acid down with water .. acid will onlt remove the yellow rust or scum stain on the hull .. the cutting and polishing with bring up the shine ... if the gellcoat feels chalky u may need to rub it with a very fine grade of wet and dry sand paper before u start the polishing u can also but a product from 3M with is a cutting and polishing in one .. works nicely .. or a polish seperatly called autogloom also works ..
pull the boat out on the hardstand .wet and dry with 1200 then buff using K&N extra cut fiberglass polish and an electric polisher ...this will bring the gellcoat up to as new.....Been told by a reputable fiberglass boat builder this does the tick and have done this myself,,,important do not use a silicon based polish.
