Detailing black gelcoat

[Craz16]

Wondering what you guys use for wax/polishing/detailing for your black areas on your boat.
Have a few little light scratches in my black gelcoat and on the swim platform that is like to try and work out.


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[RC_Hinojosa]

Wondering what you guys use for wax/polishing/detailing for your black areas on your boat.
Have a few little light scratches in my black gelcoat and on the swim platform that is like to try and work out.


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I use a cleaner wax : https://www.hulaboatcare.com/product/hang-ten-cleaner-wax/

Followed by a Polymer sealant: https://www.hulaboatcare.com/product/big-kahuna-polymer-sealant/

For detailing, I use the Gnarly water spot remover for general wipe downs and the Surf Away spray detailer for freshly polished shine between washes.

Use code RCH2020 for 10% off HBC products.

Hula Boat Care is made in TX, eco-friendly and the products smell great (no vinegar cat piss to remove water spots on black gel coat) [emoji1690]



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[Craz16]

[emoji2321] Black deck/black hull....

I use a cleaner wax : https://www.hulaboatcare.com/product/hang-ten-cleaner-wax/

Followed by a Polymer sealant: https://www.hulaboatcare.com/product/big-kahuna-polymer-sealant/

For detailing, I use the Gnarly water spot remover for general wipe downs and the Surf Away spray detailer for freshly polished shine between washes.

Use code RCH2020 for 10% off HBC products.

Hula Boat Care is made in TX, eco-friendly and the products smell great (no vinegar cat piss to remove water spots on black gel coat) [emoji1690]



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Right on thanks a lot. Boat looks [emoji1362][emoji1362][emoji1362]


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[996scott]

I have used Chemical Guys products for a long time and love them. they have a heavy compound for oxidations and heavy scratches. They also have a polish for light scratches. their marine wax is great as well.

[Turbinesurgeon]

For light scratches I use Aquabuff 2000. For deep scratches I use Aquabuff 1000. It’s essentially the same as wet sanding. After that I use Colonite cleaner wax followed by Colonite wax. If the scratch has gone all the way through the layer of gel coat then it needs to be filled.


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[Isaguel]

If you're just interested in removing water spots and other stains try Boat Bling hot sauce:

Boat Bling Hot Sauce Premium Hard Water Spot Remover w/High-Gloss Wax Sealants, 32 oz.

Find it on amazon. No matter how ba my boat looks, that stuff is amazing. Makes the gel coat look showroom condition with minimal effort. Just hand scrubbing with a towel. I paid 350$ for a detail, the following year, used the Hot sauce and got just as good results.

[Turbinesurgeon]

If you're just interested in removing water spots and other stains try Boat Bling hot sauce:

Boat Bling Hot Sauce Premium Hard Water Spot Remover w/High-Gloss Wax Sealants, 32 oz.

Find it on amazon. No matter how ba my boat looks, that stuff is amazing. Makes the gel coat look showroom condition with minimal effort. Just hand scrubbing with a towel. I paid 350$ for a detail, the following year, used the Hot sauce and got just as good results.

+1 on the Hot Sauce. In AZ the water spots get burned onto the hull. I bought the gallon jug of that stuff. Nothing comes close to taking off water spots like Hot Sauce.


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[RC_Hinojosa]

Hot sauce works, it also stinks like cat piss. [emoji817]

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[Craz16]

Hot sauce works, it also stinks like cat piss. [emoji817]

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[MJHSupra]

Hot sauce works, it also stinks like cat piss. [emoji817]

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It does have a funk to it

[jason1973]

I like hot sauce for water spots as well. But another sealant for a quick wipe downs is Boat Candy speed gloss. i have a black boat and this shines it better than almost anything i can find. And i have tried them all.

[larry_arizona]

Just add a little white vinegar to any detail spray and even baked on Waterspots dissolve.

I use Carpro ECH20 mixed 10:1 with distilled water. I mix a waterspot batch and add 1 part white vinegar for one local lake that has hard water.


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[Surgical_ass]

I was just looking at the hula products. The polymer sealant sounds interesting (#14). What does it do differently than wax? Am I thinking correctly that it goes on after a wax coat? Whats the deal with the curing time they mention?

[RC_Hinojosa]

I was just looking at the hula products. The polymer sealant sounds interesting (#14). What does it do differently than wax? Am I thinking correctly that it goes on after a wax coat? Whats the deal with the curing time they mention?

The cleaner wax has a mild abrasive in it kinda like a polishing compound but much finer...so it falls under surface preparation.

The polymer sealant is similar to the cleaner wax but more geared towards protection.

As for curing, it means the product has been applied and is a dry haze.

You would be correct in that the sealant goes on after the wax.

This may be old school in the age of ceramic coating but it's way more affordable if you want to put in the elbow grease yourself.



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[Surgical_ass]

Yeah I definatley dont mind putting in the work. Sounds like something I will try. The price seems good too. At this point I'm looking for anything to do to pass these last few months of cold

[RC_Hinojosa]

At this point I'm looking for anything to do to pass these last few months of cold

I totally feel ya!!

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[Surgical_ass]

I put a wax coat on before storage last year. Would the cleaner wax remove enough of this to help the polymer stick or does it matter?

[RC_Hinojosa]

I put a wax coat on before storage last year. Would the cleaner wax remove enough of this to help the polymer stick or does it matter?Yeah, the cleaner wax would be good to clean the surface in preparation for the sealant.

Your winter wax coat protects the gel coat while stored but think of your cleaner wax like doing a clay bar to your car.

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[Branden967]

Stupid question but how far down on the bottom (underneath) of the boat do you guys usually wax?

[RC_Hinojosa]

Stupid question but how far down on the bottom (underneath) of the boat do you guys usually wax?Not a stupid question if your boat stays in a slip or if you have scratches from dry bunk boards.

I guess it ultimately depends on how OCD you are to spend time on something seldom seen.

I generally do all the freeboard to the waterline and stay off the hull & keel unless necessary.

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