susanandlance
Well-Known Member
I hear there's a new ceramic or some kind of new wax/coating people are using to better protect gel coat on there boats...…...
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That makes sense for FL. Fortunately I keep my boat in covered rack storage here in Ohio. The only sun exposure it gets is when I take it out so I want a durable finish but don't need anything exotic. .TJ, That's what I used on my 2001 280 as well but there's this new stuff that's called ceramic pro that might be better for protection. Especially down here in this FL relentless sun. New boat to me has blue hull as well
I'm about to get my Porsche detailed. Is the ceramic product a liquid coating? Does it create issues as it ages like the films do? Do they clay the paint first? Approximate cost?I had my Porsche ceramic coated this year and so far it is amazing. I've never known my black 911 to be THAT black, deep, rich and shiny as it currently is! Now, I have no idea if it is the same product for boats, but if it is..... I'll be looking to do it.
Can you give me more info on the ceramic coating. I've got a artic silver 996 that needs to get detailed.I had my Porsche ceramic coated this year and so far it is amazing. I've never known my black 911 to be THAT black, deep, rich and shiny as it currently is! Now, I have no idea if it is the same product for boats, but if it is..... I'll be looking to do it.
I have been in a routine of using a cleaner wax (starbrite premium cleaner wax with PTFE) applying by machine (foam pad only). The boat at this stage looks incredible. For an overall long lasting seasonal shine, I apply another wax (Collinite Paste 885) by hand. This brings me through the season (April....November)
I used to polish the boat with 3M Finesse IT II, but the gel is now very shinny, and no longer requires a polishing step.
If you are dealing with mild chalkyness, that 3M product is great with a machine. I suggest foam over wool, to eliminate swirl marks......