"Darren, I have seen products labeled as synthetic sealants for boats, what can you tell us about these synthetic boat sealants?" If the area is shinier after wipping the tooth paste off, then you will see that your boat is in need of some cleaning and polishing.
You can also use some white tooth paste (the old-school kind with some grit to it) and rub into your gelcoat in an inconspicuous area and see if the area shines up.
If you have difficulty at all removing the wax, then you most likely have some oxidation going on. If you can apply and remove easily then you are in luck and can shop for the best boat wax. Apply any car wax you may have around the garage.
Find the area of your boat that looks the worst usually somewhere along the top surfaces. Simple there are a couple ways to determine if you can simply wax your boat as is, or if you need to shop for a boat polish, or a boat cleaner wax. "My boat still has some shine to it, how can I tell if there is any oxidation to it."
If you want to see what I recommend when it comes to polishing your boat for professional results, you can go to my boat buffer page and shop amongst the various professional duty boat polishers. So ideally it would be necessary to use some form of polish to remove the oxidation first, then follow with your choice in a boat wax or sealant. With oxidation, becomes very problematic. Oxidizes so easily, trying to put a wax or sealant directly onto a boat Understand the nature of gelcoat and assume that if their boat still has some shine to it, they can simply apply some form of wax or sealant. Still looks shiny will have oxidation to it. For this reason, virtuallyĮvery boat will have some degree of oxidation to it even a boat that Car's have clearĬoats that are an invisible layer of protection for the color base coat.īoats do not have clear coat and therefore oxidize much more quicklyĪnd differently than the clear coat on cars. Oxidizes very easily when exposed to the elements. "So what about this gelcoat and what do I need to know?" The problem is that gelcoat (the top layer of material used in making boats) is not the same as clear coat (the top layer used on cars in the 2-stage paint process). They both need protection, and boat owners just like car owners also want their boats to look as good as possible. Most people naturally associate car care with boat care. "Tell me more about this being an oversimplified question." But with that said, this is still an answer to an oversimplified question that is much more complex than figuring out which wax is best for your boat. The simple answer is YES! When it comes to protecting and the visualĮnhancement of your boat, any wax that can be used on your car can alsoīe used on your boat. "Darren, can I use my car wax on my boat?" So let's start with the basics and build from there. I also believe the best place to start is at the beginning, and that the more you understand, the further you can go. Unfortunately the Internet is filled with endless boat wax reviews all aimed at simply separating you from your money. So, whether it’s lacquer, clear coat, enamel, OR powder coat, our product is THE RIGHT & TRUSTED CHOICE! ›See more product details.I believe that educated people make better consumers. ✅100% SAFE FOR ALL FINISHES & SURFACES: With its PREMIUM USA MAKE, the IBIZ Wash & Wax is IDEAL for just about ANY SURFACE OR FINISHING. We’ve designed our formula to last A GOOD 30 DAYS thus, promising LONGEVITY and DURABILITY. Just smooth out gently with a cotton cloth and voila! ✅GUARANTEED LONG-LASTING RESULTS – DURABLE PROTECTION: Our INNOVATIVE formula has been in the game for OVER 40 YEARS, so we have THE PEOPLE’S TRUST. ✅VERY EASY TO APPLY – RICH BUTTER-LIKE FORMATION: Our SUPERB quality formula has been made into a RICH Butter-Like texture that will spread PERFECTLY on the surface of your CAR, MOTORBIKE, OR TRUCK. Have your car SHINING like a showroom MASTERPIECE! ✅ADVANCED UV & ACID RAIN FORTIFICATION – NO SCRATCHING OR SMEARING: With its CUTTING-EDGE FORTIFYING capabilities, the IBIZ Wash & Wax will PROTECT your vehicle from any sort of SCRATCHING, SMEARING, & SMUDGES! What’s more, its SUPERIOR COATING with UV ABSORBERS will not only offer RESISTANCE to ACID RAIN damage but also SHIELD from UV Rays. ✅ELIMINATES DIRT & GREASE – GET THAT MIRROR-LIKE SHOWROOM GLOW: The IBIZ Waterless Wash & Wax features HIGH-QUALITY FOSSILIZED Carnauba Wax that spreads nicely on the surface of your vehicle and EFFECTIVELY ERADICATES all sorts of DIRT & GREASE.