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K Albus posted 08-14-2008 03:24 PM ET (US)
I'm planning to clean and wax my boat this weekend. I'd like to use Collinite Fiberglass Boat Cleaner (No. 920), followed by Collinite Fiberglass Boat Wax (No. 925). I need some advice on using the procedure for applying and removing the Fiberglass Boat Cleaner. The instruction on the bottle are not very detailed. Should I apply the product, let it sit until it dries, and then wipe it off, like I would do with wax? Or do I it wipe it, and then wipe it off before it dries? Finally, when wiping the product on, should I do any scrubbing with the product, or do I simply wipe it on?
newt posted 08-14-2008 03:59 PM ET (US)
I've used the Collinite cleaner a few times. It works similar to a mild rubbing compound. Put some on a rag and rub it around. Don't wait for it to dry. I can't remember if there is residue to wipe off or not, but you will figure it out as you go. It works well.
TransAm posted 08-14-2008 06:22 PM ET (US)
K,
I use Collinite products exclusively and very much recommend them. They make a full line of products including automotive applications. I have used many other products, but Collinites has work best for me, hands down.
Your hull condition will dictate the best approach. If there is moderate to heavy oxidation, a machine makes cleaning component the job much easier. Apply the 920 directly to the buffing wheel with the correct pad and do small sections, 10 sq. ft. or so. You only need to let the cleaner sit a minute or 2, and it is ready to wipe off using a soft cotton cloth. If the finish is only lightly dulled, old fashioned elbow grease will do; same procedure. You can do moderate to heavy oxidation by hand, but it may take 2 applications with the cleaner. If the temperature is hot, and you are in the sun, you will want to wipe it off more quickly.
The wax is easier to work with; just wipe it on, wait a couple of minutes and buff off. It will catch any residual cleaning residue as well.
Good Luck
TransAm posted 08-14-2008 06:24 PM ET (US)
PS
Collinite's also makes a cleaner wax (870) that also works well. I often use it as my cleaning application and then do a top coat of pure wax.
newt posted 08-14-2008 09:01 PM ET (US)
I never thought to use the cleaner with a machine. What is the appropriate pad?
TransAm posted 08-17-2008 09:52 PM ET (US)
Use a twisted wool pad for cutting major build-up on your hull. Other foam pads can be used for moderate or light build-up. I usually apply wax by hand since all the hard rubbing has already been done by the machine. Just keep your RPM's below 2,000 or you risk cutting through the gelcoat.
K Albus posted 08-18-2008 11:45 AM ET (US)
I ended up using a hand held microfiber cloth applicator to apply the Fiberglass Boat Cleaner. On one side of the boat, I did small sections at a time, wiping the cleaner on and working it it little extra where necessary. I would then wipe it off before it fully dried.
On the other side of the boat, I applied the cleaner to the whole side of the boat, working it where necessary, and then went back and removed the cleaner. On this side, the cleaner thoroughly dried before I could wipe it off.
As far as results, both sides turned out very nicely. Letting the one side dry more thoroughly didn't seem to make any difference.
I would describe the Collinite Fiberglass Boat Cleaner as almost like a watered-down cleaner wax, with perhaps some type of solvent added to it for cleaning purposes. It smelled a lot like mineral spirits to me, especially when I was cleaning the applicators.

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Author	Topic: How Do I Use Collinite Fiberglass Boat Cleaner?
K Albus	posted 08-14-2008 03:24 PM ET (US) I'm planning to clean and wax my boat this weekend. I'd like to use Collinite Fiberglass Boat Cleaner (No. 920), followed by Collinite Fiberglass Boat Wax (No. 925). I need some advice on using the procedure for applying and removing the Fiberglass Boat Cleaner. The instruction on the bottle are not very detailed. Should I apply the product, let it sit until it dries, and then wipe it off, like I would do with wax? Or do I it wipe it, and then wipe it off before it dries? Finally, when wiping the product on, should I do any scrubbing with the product, or do I simply wipe it on?
newt	posted 08-14-2008 03:59 PM ET (US) I've used the Collinite cleaner a few times. It works similar to a mild rubbing compound. Put some on a rag and rub it around. Don't wait for it to dry. I can't remember if there is residue to wipe off or not, but you will figure it out as you go. It works well.
TransAm	posted 08-14-2008 06:22 PM ET (US) K, I use Collinite products exclusively and very much recommend them. They make a full line of products including automotive applications. I have used many other products, but Collinites has work best for me, hands down. Your hull condition will dictate the best approach. If there is moderate to heavy oxidation, a machine makes cleaning component the job much easier. Apply the 920 directly to the buffing wheel with the correct pad and do small sections, 10 sq. ft. or so. You only need to let the cleaner sit a minute or 2, and it is ready to wipe off using a soft cotton cloth. If the finish is only lightly dulled, old fashioned elbow grease will do; same procedure. You can do moderate to heavy oxidation by hand, but it may take 2 applications with the cleaner. If the temperature is hot, and you are in the sun, you will want to wipe it off more quickly. The wax is easier to work with; just wipe it on, wait a couple of minutes and buff off. It will catch any residual cleaning residue as well. Good Luck
TransAm	posted 08-14-2008 06:24 PM ET (US) PS Collinite's also makes a cleaner wax (870) that also works well. I often use it as my cleaning application and then do a top coat of pure wax.
newt	posted 08-14-2008 09:01 PM ET (US) I never thought to use the cleaner with a machine. What is the appropriate pad?
TransAm	posted 08-17-2008 09:52 PM ET (US) Use a twisted wool pad for cutting major build-up on your hull. Other foam pads can be used for moderate or light build-up. I usually apply wax by hand since all the hard rubbing has already been done by the machine. Just keep your RPM's below 2,000 or you risk cutting through the gelcoat.
K Albus	posted 08-18-2008 11:45 AM ET (US) I ended up using a hand held microfiber cloth applicator to apply the Fiberglass Boat Cleaner. On one side of the boat, I did small sections at a time, wiping the cleaner on and working it it little extra where necessary. I would then wipe it off before it fully dried. On the other side of the boat, I applied the cleaner to the whole side of the boat, working it where necessary, and then went back and removed the cleaner. On this side, the cleaner thoroughly dried before I could wipe it off. As far as results, both sides turned out very nicely. Letting the one side dry more thoroughly didn't seem to make any difference. I would describe the Collinite Fiberglass Boat Cleaner as almost like a watered-down cleaner wax, with perhaps some type of solvent added to it for cleaning purposes. It smelled a lot like mineral spirits to me, especially when I was cleaning the applicators.