By far the best protection for a boat?!?!?

**Bates Detailing** · 04-27-2012, 07:17 PM

Hey guys,

I was talking to a reg client of mine that wants his boat polished up soon..... it is gel-coat. What is the absolute best protection that can withstand the abuse of the water?!?!? I know some impressive sealants and coatings, but gel-coat effective? Also, is there anything that fills the micro holes in gel-coat, or are they so small that a coating or sealant will not fill only cover? OR does compounding effectively smooth the gel-coat removing the micro dimples and then a seal can be applied? Alot of questions I know but I would love to really take care of this client (he is an awesome client

). Thanks in advance AGians.

**MirandaAutoSpa** · 04-27-2012, 07:29 PM

Hi
I use Collinite 845. But if the gel coat is dull chalky it needs polishing or it will just absorb it. I polished a boat about 8 months ago and I need to change my plan of attack. I plan to use either Megs D151, UNO or Meg's Oxidation Remover from the Marine Line. But I need more practice, the boat wasn't bad, but I need to learn how to polish gel coat better.

**Bates Detailing** · 04-27-2012, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by MirandaDetailin

Hi
I use Collinite 845. But if the gel coat is dull chalky it needs polishing or it will just absorb it. I polished a boat about 8 months ago and I need to change my plan of attack. I plan to use either Megs D151, UNO or Meg's Oxidation Remover from the Marine Line. But I need more practice, the boat wasn't bad, but I need to learn how to polish gel coat better.

Yeah, Ive polished MILES of gel-coat its seems over the last 2 years lol..... Ive got the process down fine, Im more curious as to what would be the absolute best protection for a boat. Ive brought back plenty of RVs only they don't have water beating down on their surface. This client was curious about what would last the longest protection wise and I told him I would ask the experts at AG

**MirandaAutoSpa** · 04-27-2012, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by B&B Tennessee

Yeah, Ive polished MILES of gel-coat its seems over the last 2 years lol..... Ive got the process down fine, Im more curious as to what would be the absolute best protection for a boat. Ive brought back plenty of RVs only they don't have water beating down on their surface. This client was curious about what would last the longest protection wise and I told him I would ask the experts at AG

Sorry I didn't answer your question really. I still have lots to learn.

**Bates Detailing** · 04-27-2012, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by MirandaDetailin

Sorry I didn't answer your question really. I still have lots to learn.

No worries lol - does the 845 protect for a good amount of time?!?!

**MirandaAutoSpa** · 04-27-2012, 08:12 PM

Actually yes. the hull was still beading today when we washed it. Thats 8 months!

**DealerDetailer** · 04-27-2012, 08:15 PM

Collinite makes a max for boats, Fiberglass Boat Wax 925. While working at my local state park concession for 5 years we used the following. I also know many marines used it also. You can pick any of these up at a West Marine (if you have one near you or online)

-COLLINITE Heavy Duty Paste Fleetwax 885 (this was our go to)

-STAR BRITE Premium Marine Polish With PTEF

The Chain O' Lakes as they are called are many lakes connected together with housing and business surronding them and pollution can get extreme in some parts - these wax held up very well through out our season.

Normally applied twice during the season, April when we opened and then right before the busy July 4th weekend and would last until closing in October.

**Bates Detailing** · 04-27-2012, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by MirandaDetailin

Actually yes. the hull was still beading today when we washed it. Thats 8 months!

Good stuff - thanx man

Originally Posted by DealerDetailer

Collinite makes a max for boats, Fiberglass Boat Wax 925. While working at my local state park concession for 5 years we used the following. I also know many marines used it also. You can pick any of these up at a West Marine (if you have one near you or online)

-COLLINITE Heavy Duty Paste Fleetwax 885 (this was our go to)

-STAR BRITE Premium Marine Polish With PTEF

The Chain O' Lakes as they are called are many lakes connected together with housing and business surronding them and pollution can get extreme in some parts - these wax held up very well through out our season.

Normally applied twice during the season, April when we opened and then right before the busy July 4th weekend and would last until closing in October.

Great info man, thanx - so any main marina should carry these products?!?!?!

**Capa1970** · 04-27-2012, 09:37 PM

Wouldn't Duragloss 501 fit the bill perfectly, being specifically made for RV's and marine boats? I use both DG501 and Collinite 845 on my vehicles and both are inexpensive and extremely durable.