PoliGlow'd the boat

[billnpat]

I have no idea but could there be a difference of end result of the application of poliglow among different builders? I take it you applied it to your Carver? Does anyone have knowledge of whether poliglow works better on one brand or another? I am looking into things to shine up a couple waverunners and ski boat but don't want to cause more harm than good. :huh:

I was tempted to get it till i got scared off by CARVERS 370 post
:smt009

 

[Carver370]

What is underneath it isn't the problem. I have seen Sea Rays, Cruisers, Four Winns, Grady Whites, Tiaras, And Vikings with this miracle product applied and they all looked the same.

The problem is when sun hits the product (Which is also VERY close to Mop-n-glow) it degrades it, turns it yellow, starts flaking, and will look streaky after about a month in the sun.

You wont notice it at first but when you go to wash your boat after it starts breaking down you wont be able to remove bird droppings, spider droppings, black streaks, and you will see the poliglow starting to hold dirt that you can't remove by just washing. The first time you remove a spot to get it clean you will see how much it has dulled and dinged your gelcoat.

So yes to answer your question I have seen it on a variety of brands, I used to own a Marine Detailing company and would always get called out to remove this product and buff the boat to bring back the shine after an owner tried this stuff. Poliglow was all the rage around here when it came out and thats why I tried it, everybody soon saw that there really is no free lunch as mentioned earlier in the thread.

This also applies to Verti-Glass.

 

[billnpat]

What is underneath it isn't the problem. I have seen Sea Rays, Cruisers, Four Winns, Grady Whites, Tiaras, And Vikings with this miracle product applied and they all looked the same.

The problem is when sun hits the product (Which is also VERY close to Mop-n-glow) it degrades it, turns it yellow, starts flaking, and will look streaky after about a month in the sun.

You wont notice it at first but when you go to wash your boat after it starts breaking down you wont be able to remove bird droppings, spider droppings, black streaks, and you will see the poliglow starting to hold dirt that you can't remove by just washing. The first time you remove a spot to get it clean you will see how much it has dulled and dinged your gelcoat.

So yes to answer your question I have seen it on a variety of brands, I used to own a Marine Detailing company and would always get called out to remove this product and buff the boat to bring back the shine after an owner tried this stuff. Poliglow was all the rage around here when it came out and thats why I tried it, everybody soon saw that there really is no free lunch as mentioned earlier in the thread.

This also applies to Verti-Glass.

Thanks for the heads up......:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[magster65]

While it may look great now and a lot less effort than buffing and waxing the simplicity is very short lived. Report back in 6 months when you're trying to remove it after t's yellowed and starting to flake.

I fell for the hype once. Once.

FYI for future reference floor wax remover or interlux fiberglass de-waxer is the only thing that will remove it. Politlow is in every aspect glorified floor wax.

I do admit it will look great for a few weeks.

Agreed. I hate to say it but that's an old trick...
Just like carver says there... it'll start to yellow and it's a pain in the butt to remove.
At this point in time; polish then wax is the best way to go.

 

[1956olds]

I bought a kit a few years ago and used it on my 7 ft dink (a Howmar Hauler).It looked sweet out front for sale and i made a good profit on the dink.I wouldnt even put it on my bayliner though,so i have 3/4 of the kit left mabey ill talk the missus into doing the hardwood floors with it!

 

[95290]

Previous owner put this crap on my boat. Best thing I found to remove it is a soap from Home Depot - ZEP, spray it on full strength and wash off with clear water. When you spray the ZEP on it will dissolve the polymer and turn it orange. Don't let the Zep dry on the gel coat. Just my .02 cents. Won't ever put it on a boat as long as I am lucid.

 

[Surprise390]

I PoliGlowed a 30' sailboat once and had pretty good luck with the product. The gelcoat was very oxidized when I got her and PoliGlow brought it right back. I could practically see myself in the finish. The real reason I used it though was that I thought that I might be able to pick up .1 kt or so if the sides of my boat were more slippery. Typical racing sailor stuff. The PolyGlow lasted 2+ years in the Florida sun, docked in a salt water canal. I re-coated the whole boat once. I did hear from the guy that bought the boat about 6 months later who mentioned that he was getting some peeling in areas. You should be good for quite a while running your boat in fresh water and keeping it under cover.