Boat wax?

[scook]

Hey Step - My boats been sitting for several years and will need a serious cleaning when I get back to it. Do you have a recommendation for soap?

Also, I’ve never heard of color restorer - do you have a brand, or link to a product?

[steplift20]

Starbrite color restorerer but any marine gel coat that removes oxidation will work. 3M makes a good product
The thing is when you put it on it changes the gel coat quick, pretty cool. ***128526; you put it on like wax. Wax on wax off. But read the instructions carefully before you use it. And boat wash. I use any boat or car wash if I get boat wash on sale I would use it first but i useally use a cars wash and wax. ,I would not use liquid dish soap l8ke joy. It would probably remove the wax . I was lucky enough to get woodywax for free from my friend who is selling his boat. I used it and it works good and very easy but expensive.

[scook]

Thanks Step - I’ll print this out and put in boat file for when I get back to it. Work to do on the truck, finish cleaning out the shop and then back to the boat (after any projects my wife has for me).

[steplift20]

A honey do list,yeah I got one too.

[cfelton]

I always use 3M fiberglass restorer and wax . Keep a spray water bottle handy, keep it wet. I use a 6'' buffer and wool pad, dont put pressure on it and watch your corners. It can burn the fiberglass. It removes the oxidation and leaves a nice shine. You'll feel it get easy when the oxidation is removed, keep misting it with water. Let dry to haze and buff off with a towel. If its heavily oxidized, may take a couple of times.

[oteps]

You guys that know how to do it , come on over. Ill buy the beer and steaks.

[cfelton]

If you got a buffer, it's easy. Just takes a while. Just wash your boat first and dive right into it. Wish I had time to help you.