Poly glo vs wax ?

[Glenn Basore]

OK, I know there have been several post on Polly Glow and different waxes / polishes which have left me up in the air as to which one to use.

What appeals to me about Polly Glow is "no more waxing" according to what I've read on manufactures web pg.

My Eclipse is 2 yrs old, although she looks pretty good I noticed the hull appeared dull when I replaced my tags and was hopping that I could get back to the original color and luster she once had.

I'm not looking forward to having to use a cleaner, wax, and polish, just too much work.

When I  read the post I wasn't too sure about Polly Glow so, I would like to hear from those of you who have used it for a year or two to find out is it as good as it advertised as ?

Also, I was thinking about using "Woodies Wax" for the deck, I have seen this used on other boats, goes on easy, nice shine and non slip !

Glenn

[Bob23]

Glenn:
   I used Poli-Glo on my old Seapearl 21 but it was quite chalky. I don't see how a 2 year old boat could need PG yet. I'd wax. I don't think id use it on glass in good shape. It comes with it's own cleaner that must be used prior to the Glo part. Nice thing is, if you don't like the Poliglo finish, the cleaner will remove that also. Actually, the cleaner removes everything!
   I've used 3M Marine Protective Liquid wax on my 1985 23/2 with good results. It doesn't take all that long providing you don't apply in real hot weather. I invested in a cheap buffer from West Marine (on sale)- made the work go faster.
   3m also has Marine Fiberglass restorer and wax. Kinda like a rubbing compound but not too gritty. Cleans up the topsides just fine prior to waxing.
   I only wax twice a year- once in the spring prior to launch, once in the fall prior to winter. Takes me about 2 hours per side each time- not all that much time. 
   For non-skid wax, I've used Natural Marine traction wax purchased from Defender, I think. It does the job, and is not slippery at all.
  Happy Cleaning! Bob23 in NJ

[Glenn Basore]

Thanks Bob,

I agree, a two year old boat cant be that bad. I guess I was trying to find and easy way out of waxing. I do have a buffer that I have used in the past.

On My other boat I used Mc Queires Auto cleaner / wax/ polish with very nice results but it was a 3 stage process.

[DOUG142]

Hi,
We used a 3m fiberglass restorer and then waxed the entire boat with a high quality wax.  Our wonderful CP 16 that we had rescued from a cornfield after 5 plus years of abuse is looking pretty good now.  Alot of elbow grease used.  A power buffer helps alot.  Buy extra bonets for it.

Shine on,  sail fast (er)
Doug and Linda

[Bob23]

Congrats, Glenn for your honesty. I don't particulary like waxing either. But some jobs are supposed to take time. And think of the workout you'll be getting. A full upper body workout in addition to a shiny Compac! How can you loose?
   bob23, not waxing yet.

[Glenn Basore]

Yes Bob, your probably right !

I will most likely stay with a good cleaner and wax, just not looking forward to laying on my back on my driveway to do this.........Oh well, no one else is going to do it for me !

Thanks all,
Glenn

[Bob23]

Look at it this way, Glenn. Our Compacs are like fine women. High maintainence and worth every minute!

[Mundaysj]

Does that mean my ComPac 23 is like a man... buff and strong?

[Bob23]

Maybe your 85 and my 85 are twins!

[Mundaysj]

Well this twin is starting to look good. 
She had been sitting in a field for a year of two when I bought her.  Now after two chemical scrappings, a sanding, a wet sanding, and another dry sanding.... two coats of yellow antifouling bottom paint ... and a glossy navy blue boot stripe, she is starting to look pretty good.  The wood is sanded, teak oiled, and polyeurethaned, and it is actually brown instead of that ugly grey!!  New hoses and a good rinse for the bilge.  Lemon oil on all the cabin teak.
Chores yet to do:  A good scrubbing and wax for the rest of the boat and a coat of yellow poly bright for the top stripe... and of course the vinyl letters for her new name.  (I'll post pictures when she is done.)
She should be joining her twin in the Atlantic by the end of May!! 
Hey Bob... hows the water?
Sherie

[Bob23]

Sherie:
   WOW. You have been busy... no wonder we haven't heard from you for a while. Blond Ambition is sounding pretty. Sort of sounds like the condition of mine when I bought her. She wasn't abandoned in a field but had a lot of non-use as well as some wood finishing that was far below standards. It takes a lot of work to un-do poor work just so you can begin to do it right!
You know what I'm talking about!
   Water is fine...it stays below the waterline, just where it belongs. As for the temp., it's warming up. This time of year, it's nice and clear before all the powerboaters churn it up. Although even towards the end of last summer, we had very clear water in parts of Barnegat Bay.
   I was out for the first sail yesterday...wonderful! The ship behaved well, she's is very forgiving of her skipper who has occasional senior-skipper-moments! After a bit, I remembered what I was supposed to be doing, did it, and started having fun. I'm always amazed at how early my 23 likes her main reefed. She complains a bit, I reef, she stops complaining and picks up speed and good habits.
   Looking forward to the rejoining of the twins!
Bob23...off to make coffee. That reminds me: You don't think it would be too "yachty" to have a manual coffee bean grinder on board, do you? I grind the beans fresh here at home...it might be nice on board! Nah...I'll buy a can!