Hi Mike, long time sir!
I have been using ceramics for automotive for quite a whle now and want to use it on a brand new fiberglass boat bottom. What is your recommendation?
Re: Ceramic coating a new boat bottom in fresh water
Looks like you might be the guinea pig as my boat doesn’t come out of winter storage until early May. On the port side I plan on trying GTechniq new coating n on starboard sidethe Marine 31 coating (. Will do prep work first), all fresh water
2022 Carrera S & Honda CRV Hybrid
2015 Lexus IS 350, 2016 Ford F-150
Cobalt 242 (8.1 L block, Volvo outdrive)
Re: Ceramic coating a new boat bottom in fresh water
I have used a ceramic coating (CQUK) on a hullside but never the bottom. Too much debris and water action for the ceramic to hold on the bottom. Ceramics aren’t that strong that they would protect the bottom, just as a rock can penetrate will not protect paint with a ceramic. It’s just too thin.
Re: Ceramic coating a new boat bottom in fresh water
My quest is to prevent water stains on the bottom and at the waterline/scumline. Boats here spend about 6 months in the water a year. 6 in 6 out.
The stains require an acid based hull cleaner, with a boat on a steel trailer this enters a whole new world of problems...
These boats run less than 50 hours a year.
Huge freaking class! 27 people! Largest boat detailing class I've ever taught. Both boats came out freaking amazing! AND no one caught the Covid-19 Virus.
My recommendation?
Go with an ESTABLISHED brand for gelcoat specific ceramic coating.
Re: Ceramic coating a new boat bottom in fresh water
Thanks all.
Turns out Gtechniq has an office and training facility close to me. I should be training this coming Friday and become an authorized dude LOL
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