autogeekonline car wax, car care and auto detailing forum Autogeek on TV
car wax, car care and auto detailing forumAutogeekonline autogeekonline car wax, car care and auto detailing forum HomeForumBlogAutogeek.net StoreDetailing Classes with Mike PhillipsGalleryDetailing How To's
 
Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Dislikes Dislikes:  0
Results 1 to 5 of 5
  1. #1
    Junior Member master_photog's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Posts
    55
    Post Thanks / Like

    gelcoat preservation

    Hello, which of the products in my picture would you use to get the best results for cleaning and protection on my boat? This is a new boat with no oxidation problems.

    Collinite 840 cleaner followed by the 476s wax or the DuraGloss 501?

    Thank you

  2. #2
    Super Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2011
    Posts
    2,711
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: gelcoat preservation

    Good question.

    I've used the Duragloss 501, but not the Collinite 840 cleaner which if I recall is cheaper, but both Collinite and Duragloss are top notch companies. The #476 should last much longer than the sealant in the #501, but you need to consider how often you may wish to clean the surface each year. No sense in applying #476 if you want to clean AND protect often.

    I'd have to consider cost of each cleaner and also ease of use if I was in your shoes, which I am not.

    I do find it interesting the comments on the upper right of that #840 bottle, "not for dark clear coats"...that's interesting.
    Bill

  3. #3
    Super Member davidc's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    Arizona
    Posts
    1,499
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: gelcoat preservation

    Collinite. DG's 501 is less than 6 months and probably should be re-done around 3. Collinite 885 is also a good contender.

    Dave

  4. #4
    Junior Member master_photog's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Posts
    55
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: gelcoat preservation

    Regardless of the time needed to re apply the protection....Which of the products provide better protection?

    The DG501 or the collinite tandem?

  5. #5
    Super Member davidc's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    Arizona
    Posts
    1,499
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: gelcoat preservation

    I am a real DG fan but I have to vote for the 476S on this one. I personally have 885 on my 32' fifth wheel.

    Dave

Similar Threads

  1. Preservation of WGPS over Winter
    By rajon in forum Wolfgang Car Care
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 10-15-2015, 12:42 PM
  2. Preservation Project - Green Machine
    By cookdw in forum Show N' Shine
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 09-23-2015, 07:33 PM
  3. Maximum wax preservation
    By JHL88 in forum Tricks, Tips and Techniques
    Replies: 19
    Last Post: 02-22-2015, 12:21 PM
  4. Chrome Clad Cleaning/Preservation ???
    By rotzilla in forum Auto Detailing 101
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 03-28-2013, 05:25 PM
  5. New and Dedicated to Yamaha Preservation
    By yamasarus in forum Introduce Yourself
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 09-11-2009, 07:51 PM

Members who have read this thread: 0

There are no members to list at the moment.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

» March 2024

S M T W T F S
2526272829 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 123456