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csj posted 04-24-2014 08:30 PM ET (US)
What is the best method of applying [FLUID FILM].
I know [FLUID FILM] has been discussed on other forums. I want to hear from Whaler owners. I have a 23 Conquest, and I struggle to keep the rather oxidized and porous non-skid clean. I've read the comparisons and or similarities to Woody Wax. Having never used either product. I would like to get some feedback.--Chris
Jefecinco posted 04-25-2014 08:41 AM ET (US)
I've used [FLUID FILM]. I was not overwhelmed by it. As advertised, [FLUID FILM] does not make the deck any more slippery than it is when unwaxed, and it does provide some beading of water. I believe instructions on use are on the web.
I am now getting along without it. I simply use the STARBRITE Marine Polish on the decks that I use on the rest of the boat. I find the non-skid pattern on my deck to be so aggressive that it is highly effective even when "waxed" with the STARBRITE product. I do wear proper deck shoes aboard and require my guests to at least wear very soft soled shoes when aboard.
My boat is a 2008 190 Montauk so the non-skid pattern may be more aggressive than that on some other boats, but it about the same as on my previous 1999 Dauntless 16.
Butch
jimh posted 04-25-2014 10:33 AM ET (US)
If I ever get the non-skid areas of my cockpit deck sufficiently clean again, I will have to try Woody Wax, Fluid Film, or Starbrite Marine Polish.
Mambo Minnow posted 04-25-2014 12:48 PM ET (US)
I have a Conquest 21, and I also have to say the non-skid is the most aggressive on any Whaler I have encountered. I also use the Starbrite Deck Cleaner. I also find Magic Erasers on the tough stains along the gunnels works excellent.
csj posted 04-25-2014 07:47 PM ET (US)
Well I started today with the soft scrub to clean it once again and hit the area in front of the motors. The rain showed up, so will finish up on saturday and will let folks know after a few weeks as to the outcome.

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Author	Topic: FLUID FILM for Non-Skid Deck
csj	posted 04-24-2014 08:30 PM ET (US) What is the best method of applying [FLUID FILM]. I know [FLUID FILM] has been discussed on other forums. I want to hear from Whaler owners. I have a 23 Conquest, and I struggle to keep the rather oxidized and porous non-skid clean. I've read the comparisons and or similarities to Woody Wax. Having never used either product. I would like to get some feedback.--Chris
Jefecinco	posted 04-25-2014 08:41 AM ET (US) I've used [FLUID FILM]. I was not overwhelmed by it. As advertised, [FLUID FILM] does not make the deck any more slippery than it is when unwaxed, and it does provide some beading of water. I believe instructions on use are on the web. I am now getting along without it. I simply use the STARBRITE Marine Polish on the decks that I use on the rest of the boat. I find the non-skid pattern on my deck to be so aggressive that it is highly effective even when "waxed" with the STARBRITE product. I do wear proper deck shoes aboard and require my guests to at least wear very soft soled shoes when aboard. My boat is a 2008 190 Montauk so the non-skid pattern may be more aggressive than that on some other boats, but it about the same as on my previous 1999 Dauntless 16. Butch
jimh	posted 04-25-2014 10:33 AM ET (US) If I ever get the non-skid areas of my cockpit deck sufficiently clean again, I will have to try Woody Wax, Fluid Film, or Starbrite Marine Polish.
Mambo Minnow	posted 04-25-2014 12:48 PM ET (US) I have a Conquest 21, and I also have to say the non-skid is the most aggressive on any Whaler I have encountered. I also use the Starbrite Deck Cleaner. I also find Magic Erasers on the tough stains along the gunnels works excellent.
csj	posted 04-25-2014 07:47 PM ET (US) Well I started today with the soft scrub to clean it once again and hit the area in front of the motors. The rain showed up, so will finish up on saturday and will let folks know after a few weeks as to the outcome.