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gobama posted 10-07-2012 01:29 PM ET (US)
This is probably a question that has been often asked but what is the best fiberglass boat wax out there for the money and where can I get it?

fishgutz posted 10-07-2012 04:37 PM ET (US)
http://www.collinite.com/marine-wax/ Easy on, easy off. Lasts a long time, at least a year. I use this on my boat and all 3 of my cars. Check out their different products as some have light cleaners in them and some are just waxes. Most boat stores will carry it. I know my local West Marine has it but I buy it at the Boathouse here in Jacksonville as they are cheaper.
skinnywater posted 10-07-2012 06:05 PM ET (US)
Short List from a simple Site Search for "Boat Wax":
What's the best, long lasting boat wax thread:
http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/002589.html
Boat Wax thread:
http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/019404.html
Your favorite boat wax and cleaners:
http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/018475.html
Boat Wax second thread:
http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/013971.html
Best Hull Wax:
http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/020745.html
Wax recommendations:
http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/019896.html

Roll Tide....
Max
contender posted 10-07-2012 07:24 PM ET (US)
I think wax depends on the conditions of the weather its in, Yes there are some waxs that are better than others, but in the end its the weather, Some wax is better than no wax, and if you use something thats to difficult you will not want to wax the next time. Get a wax thats easy to wax on wax off...where have I heard this before?
pete r posted 10-07-2012 08:02 PM ET (US)
Do not use cheap wax. I've been caught before.
I use 3M products. They are a little more expensive but I trust their products.
I found I needed to put many layers of 3M wax over the old gelcoat to restore and build up a coating on the surface of the gelcoat to a really achieve a good lustre, and that was hard work.
However, having achieved what almost looks like a new wet finish, I find it very easy to maintain that shinny finish with just a regular light going over.
Swellmonster posted 10-07-2012 10:36 PM ET (US)
How do u come up with gobama?
Robert V posted 10-08-2012 07:22 AM ET (US)
Alabama/Crimson Tide fan? Just a guess, easy to sidetracked with an election coming up....
wezie posted 10-08-2012 10:59 AM ET (US)
That question is asked on every site frequently.
Spend more and get more. 3M is just good stuff.
Then ask about the best engine.
Then ask about stern savers.
Best oil is good for a week.

pete r posted 10-08-2012 09:21 PM ET (US)
I reckon the extra cost to have my whaler in good shape is worth it.
I just don't tell the wife....
weekendwarrior posted 10-09-2012 04:01 PM ET (US)
Another vote for 3M.

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Author	Topic: Boat Wax
gobama	posted 10-07-2012 01:29 PM ET (US) This is probably a question that has been often asked but what is the best fiberglass boat wax out there for the money and where can I get it?
fishgutz	posted 10-07-2012 04:37 PM ET (US) http://www.collinite.com/marine-wax/ Easy on, easy off. Lasts a long time, at least a year. I use this on my boat and all 3 of my cars. Check out their different products as some have light cleaners in them and some are just waxes. Most boat stores will carry it. I know my local West Marine has it but I buy it at the Boathouse here in Jacksonville as they are cheaper.
skinnywater	posted 10-07-2012 06:05 PM ET (US) Short List from a simple Site Search for "Boat Wax": *What's the best, long lasting boat wax* thread: http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/002589.html *Boat Wax* thread: http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/019404.html *Your favorite boat wax and cleaners: http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/018475.html Boat Wax* second thread: http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/013971.html *Best Hull Wax: http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/020745.html Wax recommendations*: http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/019896.html Roll Tide.... Max
contender	posted 10-07-2012 07:24 PM ET (US) I think wax depends on the conditions of the weather its in, Yes there are some waxs that are better than others, but in the end its the weather, Some wax is better than no wax, and if you use something thats to difficult you will not want to wax the next time. Get a wax thats easy to wax on wax off...where have I heard this before?
pete r	posted 10-07-2012 08:02 PM ET (US) Do not use cheap wax. I've been caught before. I use 3M products. They are a little more expensive but I trust their products. I found I needed to put many layers of 3M wax over the old gelcoat to restore and build up a coating on the surface of the gelcoat to a really achieve a good lustre, and that was hard work. However, having achieved what almost looks like a new wet finish, I find it very easy to maintain that shinny finish with just a regular light going over.
Swellmonster	posted 10-07-2012 10:36 PM ET (US) How do u come up with gobama?
Robert V	posted 10-08-2012 07:22 AM ET (US) Alabama/Crimson Tide fan? Just a guess, easy to sidetracked with an election coming up....
wezie	posted 10-08-2012 10:59 AM ET (US) That question is asked on every site frequently. Spend more and get more. 3M is just good stuff. Then ask about the best engine. Then ask about stern savers. Best oil is good for a week.
pete r	posted 10-08-2012 09:21 PM ET (US) I reckon the extra cost to have my whaler in good shape is worth it. I just don't tell the wife....
weekendwarrior	posted 10-09-2012 04:01 PM ET (US) Another vote for 3M.