![]() ![]() Getting your boat in this tip-top shape can be a challenge, that’s why at Sunset Provisions we are proud to provide you with some expert tips on keeping your boat looking spic-and-span! There is little more beautiful than a freshly-detailed, well-maintained boat, bobbing up and down on the surf, glistening under the sun. If you want to hire someone to do all, or any of this work you can check us out, Prestige Yacht Management 41 or on the web at for a quote.Īlso feel free to pm me any questions about detailing, that goes for anyone.Sunset Provisions marine supply store carries all the tools that you need to keep your boat looking shiny and brand new! Our expert staff will guide you through the process of selecting the supplies that you need from brands you can trust! Delmarva’s marine supply headquarters is your one-stop-shop for everything from polishing cloths to boat wax, shop trusted brands like Rejex, Meguiars Marine, Collinite, and many more!Īt Sunset Provisions, we understand that cleaning and detailing your boat is a big job! Being equipped with the right tools and supplies will make every job easier, quicker, and more effective! That’s why Sunset Provisions carries a large selection of professional-grade applicators, polishing cloths, buffing pads, and polishing products! When you use the right tools, you’ll get the best results from boat cleaning products. I have no affiliations with any of these companies, but after giving this free advise, I'm going to shamlessly plug my company. Sorry for the bad new, black is a lot of work. You may need to use a clener first, but shouldnt have to compound every time if you keep up with it. But your going to need to repply the finish polish 3-4-5 times a year to keep it up. Now every gelcoat is different, and you will have to keep an eye on the surface to see how it is holding up. Drying with a chamois will prevent water spots. No detergents or harsh product like simple green or roll off. Even better would be to wash the hull with a soft brush or wash mitt with a wash and wax that is safe for the wax. ![]() After EVERY trip out you need to at a minimum rinse the salt off the hull with fresh water. You are really going to have to keep up with the hull unless you want to have to compound this thing every year or more. There is also a product called rejex that I havn't tried but the guys on the hull truth seem to love and collonite's fleetwaxes.Īnother think we've done on dark hulls is buffed it back to it's original shine with compound, then waxed monthly with a cleaner wax, but I'm sure you would rather be out there enjoying the boat. You could also finish with a conventional carnuba wax, liquid or paste, but it's been my experience that the options above are superior. I like to use this on the hull because the teflon will make cleaning easier and helps fight off the water line stains. It comes in liquid, or even better paste form. Yacht Brite also makes a Pro Polish Sealer they recommend that is a liquid, goes on easy, should come off by hand with a microfiber towel and has held up well on boats I've treated it with.Īnother option I like, especially with hulls is Starbrites Polish is PTEF. But you're not done.Ģ) Now you need to protect your finish from the damages of salt environment and the sun. You will likely be amazed at the finish at this point. You are going to have to clean the pad often with a stick or wire brush to keep it from gunking up on you. There i going to be black on your compouning pad but don't be concerned. Run it on a slower speed to work the compound then crank it up to remove the residue from the surface. Basically you need an orbital buffer, not a random orbit, a real buffer with a wool compounding pad. There is actually a YouTube video on how to use it. It starts off aggressive but breaks down as you work it in. ![]() But try this first:ġ) Shurhold's Yacht Brite Buff Magic - It's not cheap but the best compound Ive used. You can wet sand it, but I don't think a 4 yr old boat that has at least been waxed once a season will need it quite yet. But you need to finish it off with a paste wax or even better one of the new synthetic polymers. ![]() The cleaner is a great first step to remove minor oxidation. Cleaner wax is great but you are going to want to use a harder wax that will last longer. There is bad news: to keep your boat looking good you are going to need to give it much more attention than a coat of cleaner wax once a year. I'm a professional detailer and have experience with dark gel coat hulls. ![]()
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