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ktm3ten posted 12-25-2011 01:16 PM ET (US)
I have a 2008 Montauk purchased in early 2009. The boat has always been stored inside and has been used in fresh water 90% of the time with only occasional trips to the coast.
I've washed it often and waxed yearly with TreWax. The finish appears to still be good, but wanted some advice on how far to go with a boat this old/young?
Is it time to use the 3M finesse-it or too early? Would the collinite 870 produce a better finish than the Tre-Wax? I noticed the collinite is called a 'cleaner wax'. Does that mean it has it's own abrasives and will work to polish, clean, and wax in one step?
If so, can i use a dual action polisher to apply, let cure, and then buff all my machine?
Would doing this in 50 degree outside temps be inadvisable? What's the minimum temp?
Ideas, cautions, etc all welcomed!
dfmcintyre posted 12-25-2011 02:03 PM ET (US)
Based on what your stating, I think just waxing would be enough. The question regarding what wax will bring a multitude of recommendations; I've been using Griot's Garage Best of Show Wax for years, and have been pleased with the results:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/car+care/car+waxing/car+waxes+and+ sealants/best+of+show+wax.do
The boat does not know it's not a car......
Best - Don
contender posted 12-25-2011 02:05 PM ET (US)
The best thing for your boat is what you are already doing--stored indoors. You could put a canvas over it to keep the dust off. The weather--the sun especially--is the worst for the boat. Wax [the boat] every now and then. Anything is better than nothing. Flush with fresh water after each use. Spray down the engine with CRC, Blue Shield, T-9, or similar protectant. Spray the trailer nuts, bolts, springs, with LPS-3 to protect them from rusting. Fiberglass has about a 25-year life span before you will have to re-gelcoat or paint. Keeping it indoors should last a little longer. I have a 1975 Whaler that was kept indoors about 95% of its life. I just re-did it last year. And now it is back in a garage.

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Author	Topic: 2008 MONTAUK Finish Care
ktm3ten	posted 12-25-2011 01:16 PM ET (US) I have a 2008 Montauk purchased in early 2009. The boat has always been stored inside and has been used in fresh water 90% of the time with only occasional trips to the coast. I've washed it often and waxed yearly with TreWax. The finish appears to still be good, but wanted some advice on how far to go with a boat this old/young? Is it time to use the 3M finesse-it or too early? Would the collinite 870 produce a better finish than the Tre-Wax? I noticed the collinite is called a 'cleaner wax'. Does that mean it has it's own abrasives and will work to polish, clean, and wax in one step? If so, can i use a dual action polisher to apply, let cure, and then buff all my machine? Would doing this in 50 degree outside temps be inadvisable? What's the minimum temp? Ideas, cautions, etc all welcomed!
dfmcintyre	posted 12-25-2011 02:03 PM ET (US) Based on what your stating, I think just waxing would be enough. The question regarding what wax will bring a multitude of recommendations; I've been using Griot's Garage Best of Show Wax for years, and have been pleased with the results: http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/car+care/car+waxing/car+waxes+and+ sealants/best+of+show+wax.do The boat does not know it's not a car...... Best - Don
contender	posted 12-25-2011 02:05 PM ET (US) The best thing for your boat is what you are already doing--stored indoors. You could put a canvas over it to keep the dust off. The weather--the sun especially--is the worst for the boat. Wax [the boat] every now and then. Anything is better than nothing. Flush with fresh water after each use. Spray down the engine with CRC, Blue Shield, T-9, or similar protectant. Spray the trailer nuts, bolts, springs, with LPS-3 to protect them from rusting. Fiberglass has about a 25-year life span before you will have to re-gelcoat or paint. Keeping it indoors should last a little longer. I have a 1975 Whaler that was kept indoors about 95% of its life. I just re-did it last year. And now it is back in a garage.