Leverage is claimed to be some superb stuff and best of all it is for BOATS.

The automotive blends will not hold up to marine riggors at all. Don't waste your car stuff on the boat because it will not last more than a week and I've heard as little as three days on marine gel coat.

 

well I am very picky with mine and I use zaino bros. polish

19 yrs old and orginal gel

 

ON/OFF gets EVERYTHING off the bottom of the boat.....but it opens the pores and it will stain badly the next time out unless you coat it with wax. I use Colinite and it holds up well.

 

Carnuba based waxes dont hold up as well as polymer based polishes. Zaino, Rejex, Leverage, etc are polymer based. I boat year round and my boat is not only subjectd to salt and lost of sun, but a lot of scrubbing due to fishing. I have been using good old Nu-Finish and have been very happy. Polymer based, lasts a long time, and cheap.

 

I have been using good old Nu-Finish and have been very happy. Polymer based, lasts a long time, and cheap.

That's what I use.

 

I have been using that new turtle wax ice stuff. Its totally synthetic and seems to hold up well.


they make it in a liquid and paste form. I think the paste may be a little tougher however its a beotch to apply and take off. Once on it seems to really be tough stuff though. I use the past in the beginning of the season and apply the liquid later in the year if i feel its necessary

 

I use colinite insulator bushing wax, as a top coat. buff it up with finesse it

 

Race Glaze - recommended by Mitcher T

 

I'm a zaino guy too. One coat has lasted me all summer.

 

Leverage is what I use last a long time....as far as bottom stains a buddy of mine uses Mequiers wheel cleaner it is in a purple bottle I believe not as harsh as on/off, just wet the hull spray it on scrub a little and hose off works great from what I am told...follow up with leverage...good luck never hurts to buy some wax here in the speedwake store and give it a try

 

Leverage is claimed to be some superb stuff and best of all it is for BOATS.

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I used leverage this year and love it!

 

Wow lots of choices. So in a nut shell a Polymer wax would be a better choice than a Carnuba. I have been using Carnuba waxes. I also use a spray wax called Tech wax for a quick wax job. Just wanted to know if there was anything better than a car wax or will just about any wax work. I wax my boat alot because it looks good and it makes cleaning so much easier when pulled out of the water. Thanks guys.

 

Where's Shameless when you need advice on wax? :devious:

 

Talkin Trash...I also wax my boat a lot, that is why IMO leverage polish is the best easy on easy off, great shine, and makes clean up after use very easy....

I have read on other threads and boards that car wax (Carnuba) is not good for boats gel it will yellow the gel over time.....

Undertaker

 

I use 3M Marine wax (liquid), after a good polishing of course, :winker: it's easy to put on and take off, last years wax lasted almost 2 seasons.......the Meguiars marine wax does'nt even come close to it as far as shine & durability..

For the bottom, I use Muriatic Acid (diluted), it will take off the staining and it wont hurt the Gel-coat.. note; that the dirtier the bottom, the worse the fumes will be, so be careful..

 

I have read nothing but good about Leverage polishes so Im going to order some Leverage products and get my supporting member status while Im at it.

 

I have read nothing but good about Leverage polishes so Im going to order some Leverage products and get my supporting member status while Im at it.

Thats good. Let me use it when you get it. :bigsmile:

 

I would be careful with using Car Wax's. I've heard stories of gel coat turning colors, (Yellow & Pink) from car wax products. I've been using wizards all this year. Goes on & comes off pretty easy. Been thinking about trying some other products that are out there. I've heard good things about leverage products. Zaino Bros. I've heard can be used on boats or cars. I know it works wonders on cars. Haven't tried it on my boat yet.

 

Leverage is a polish not a wax. I haven't tried it yet.
I use FSR for bottem stain. Works effortlessly, not harsh.
3M products for everything else. 3m vinyl cleaner, finesse polish, ultra performance marine wax.

 

So whats better a Polish or wax? What protects better and lasts longer? I want long lasting and hogh gloss.

 

So whats better a Polish or wax? What protects better and lasts longer? I want long lasting and hogh gloss.

That's a good question to ask, but is also the topic that has lead to many arguments, Don't ask how I know this.. :winker:

Personally, I believe in a proper polishing 1st, it is the only way you will have a True flawless shine, and I follow it up with the 3M wax as I said earlier, but there are those that feel that is unnecessary, but I do it for the extra protection, so what can I say, it works for me. :bigsmile:

And there's more to it than just buying some product out there to achieve some miracle shine, but it does take the right product AND , most importantly, lots & lots of hard work..

I see you would like to try the Leverage products, and I see no reason not to, I have had great results with their Upholstery cleaner/conditioner,, and swear by it, and all there products seem to be excellent.., but when it comes to my baby's 20 YO gel coat, I use only 3M products..

 

When I bought this boat, the gel coat was oxidized, and then I brought the shine back.. 20 years young..
pic taken today..

 

Thats pretty shiny for sure

 

Shameless had always told me polish was better. There have been some big debates on this in the past

 

I have been very happy with frenzy.