Can I wash my boat after compounding?

[toddh]

I am wanting to do the whole compound, polish and wax this spring. I won't be able to get it entirely done in one day. The boat stays in a open ended car port. Lots of pollen this time of year. Can I wash it the next weekend and finish the job without any ill effects?

 

[Great lakes pirate]

Washing it after a compound seems like a good idea. I would avoid using a wash and wax type of soap. Maybe use dawn or something like that.

 

[Shaps]

+1 on dawn or any surfactant type soap.

 

[sbw1]

Washing is not a problem. You may be able to get away with just hosing it off to get rid of pollen.

 

[KevinC]

Just don't leave it too long because the gelcoat is exposed and needs to get sealed and protected to avoid dirt getting embedded.

-Kevin

 

[toddh]

Thanks guys!