[Rhodes22-list] Hull finishes, Wax, Poli-Glow etc. was Re: Why wax?

[Mary Lou Troy]

In discussing what we use on our hulls it might be a good idea to 
identify what's on the exterior of our hulls. Poli-Glow evidently 
works on gelcoats (although I've seen mixed reports - maybe an 
application issue) and so would work on older unrecycled R22s with 
gelcoat finished hulls. The 2-part paint applied in a spray booth to 
new hulls and most if not all recycled boats is a different animal 
requiring different care. As I've stated before, ours still looks 
good (other than a few nicks) after 8 seasons of sailing. No wax, no 
fuss, no muss. This year we did have some ugly dirt issues (still 
don't know what it was) from storage over the winter. Soap and water 
wouldn't touch it so we ended up (after testing a small spot and 
crossing our fingers) using the Collinite cleaner which we like very 
much for deck cleaning. It worked well. We rubbed gently and rinsed 
the now clean hull immediately.

Mary Lou
1991 R22 Fretless
Rock Hall, MD


At 11:26 AM 5/11/2007, you wrote:
>Do not use Poli Glow!
>
>   I have used PG and swear by it...but not for the finish used by 
> GBI....I have already checked into this with both GBI & also the 
> maker of PG...PG will soften the hard finish used by GBI...
>
>   Too bad...PG is terrific.
>
>   elle
>
>David Huckabee <huckabee_david at yahoo.com> wrote:
>   My name is David Huckabee. I've introduced myself before but I 
> rarely post to the list. I have an 84 that I bought from Marc Beroz in 2004.
>
>I've been reading the waxing postings the past few days and I'd like 
>to recommend a hull restorer--Poli Glow. I used it because Marc 
>Beroz said it was easy, and it worked.
>
>Orion, my 84, has dark blue topsides which, of course, are subject 
>to fade. My boat was never painted, but it looks nearly new with 
>Poli Glow. The product is easy to apply, and it lasts. If you have a 
>oxidized finish you have to put some effort into smoothing it before 
>applying Poli Glow, but the results are worth it. My topsides still 
>are bright and shiny after two seasons.
>
>The May 2007 Practical Sailor has an article on hull restorers 
>entitled "Shining Star: Poli Glow Hull Restorer." After three years 
>in Florida, the test boat was described as follows: "...we were 
>pleasantly surprised when we inspected the boat this fall, 
>discovering that one section--the bow--was still 'shiny.' The Poli 
>Glow acrylic sheen is still clinging to the gel-coat. It looks 
>good." After reiterating that "surface preparation is essential" and 
>"this means that if you miss a streak of dirt or grease,the blemish 
>will become trapped under the hull restorer," the article concludes 
>"recommending Poli Glow is a no-brainer."
>
>A complete kit is available from poliglowproducts.com for about $60. 
>I'd guess a kit will do a Rhodes 22 at least two times. (I have no 
>connection with the company.)
>
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