Polishing Non-Skid

skolbe said:
Do you just spray Woody Wax on there and lightly wipe it on - then let it sit overnight and then wipe the rest off or just spray it right on? Also how often do you spray it on? Every month?
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I spray/wipe it on, then wipe off the excess and that's it. The first time, I sprayed a lot and then wiped it off the next day. I use it about every 6 months, but I always rinse my boat after exposure to salt spray.
 
Hampton said:
Agreed. Mine is diamond cut. I found that taking a household brush and going diagonally one way for a while and then the other way for a while was the best method to clean out compound (dry brush) or dirt/stains (with Soft Scrub).
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I want to first thank you for your advice...After compounding the non-skid (diamond cut) are you talking about using regular softscrub (the type my wife uses around the house)? Also I would think that the bleach would hurt the gel coat.

Thanks for your thoughts.
 
I am trying this product right now on the non-skid surfaces. I need to add a coat this weekend on my platform. When the application is complete I will report on the quality. This is supposed to be a way to take a good clean surface and make it non-skid while still holding a shine.

http://www.auroramarine.com/aurora/catalog/01420/index.html
 
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Proffesional detailers will compound a vehicle before anything else. After componding, the vehicle usually gets washed to get the excess compound, dust, etc off before waxing. After trying every method there is to remove compound from non skid, I had a breakthrough. I truely believe in the "3 step" method on the rest of the smooth gelcoat, but skid is a different animal.

Here's what works the best for me.
Compound those areas first. Compound only. After your done, use skid cleaner, a deck brush and low psi pressure washer. I use an electric 1500 compact washer for this application and get fantastic results. When I'm done, I dry the vessel, buff the rest of the boat, usually taking a day or 3 to do so depending on the size, so when I get back to the skid it's dry and clean. Waxes and polishes dry to a haze, unlike compound, and are not too hard to get out of the skid. On the diamond cut skid you described, wrap a scrub brush with a Terry cloth towel to get deep into the crevases.

I'm sure someone will comment on deck cleaners, and how they remove wax. I'm not sure if they do or not. If I'm buffing/polishing/waxing the rest of the boat next, it's not important here.

In the end, I don't have to try to get compound dust, dried up compound, etc off the windshield after the rest of the boat is done. If the compound is washed off while it's still wet, it washes off almost effortlessly.
 
I've compounded the non skid the same way as the rest of the boat. Yes I cut down its effectiveness but its the same gelcoat as the rest of the boat and it shines up the same. You just need a pair of ice skates when navigating the bow.
I wouldn't wanna take care of the diamond pattern stuff though. Thats gotta be a pain.
 
2K WINGIN' IT said:
I am trying this product right now on the non-skid surfaces. I need to add a coat this weekend on my platform. When the application is complete I will report on the quality. This is supposed to be a way to take a good clean surface and make it non-skid while still holding a shine.

http://www.auroramarine.com/aurora/catalog/01420/index.html
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SureStep from Aurora Marine is what I am using tomorrow on my deck. I used it on the 340 and it worked OK, just be careful to put it on lightly so you can easily get it out of the cross cut non skid. I did a test spot this past weekend and it worked well. I am using all their products on our boat - I used all their products on the 340 also. I was actually at their office in Mississauga yesterday picking up more Sure Step.
 
i have found--using a soft bristle brush,and compound on non-skid areas works great --then buff up to that point.

my thoughts,steven
 
beernutz said:
Anybody tried this Starbrite deck clearner for non-skid surfaces?

http://www.starbrite.com/productdet...uctSSCat=Deck Cleaners & All Purpose Cleaners

I bought a bottle last week but haven't had a chance to try it out yet.
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I use the stuff, Beernutz, and believe the guy (or girl) that figured it out deserves the flippin' Nobel prize. Works like a TOP for me. I don't want to spend my life doing the "wax on wax off, Grasshopper" thing...but perfectly happy with the effort/outcome equation.
 
Here is a quick and easy way to remove compound and or wax from your SeaRays non-skid! Invest in a stiff deck brush or what i use a nuckle buster brush and with alitte joy dish soap or soft scrub work in going with te diamond pattern! doing this with the smaller brush may take longer but the results are far better!

Best Regards,
AquaBrothers Detailing


"Ability can get you to the top, but only character will keep you there!"
 
I know its an old thread ,but a dock neighbor has a 1999 380da he uses sure step and swears by it.I was wondering how yours held up humph even though you dont have the same boat anymore?Also is it really necessary to use their two different washes first?Thanks Glen
 
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I have used Sure Step for 8 years and it does a great job for me. I do not use the Aurora cleaner Aroura recomends and I know it is not necessary. I use Dawn dish soap and a great rinse on my well buffed bow. One thing I learned is a little goes a long way. Putting Sure Step on to heavy is a mistake and makes the remove after dry a b!tch. Sure Step is a great product for its intended use.
1956olds said:
I know its an old thread ,but a dock neighbor has a 1999 380da he uses sure step and swears by it.I was wondering how yours held up humph even though you dont have the same boat anymore?Also is it really necessary to use their two different washes first?Thanks Glen
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Thanks hi fi i will order some today then.
 
Dish soap removes wax. Use boat soap if washing after waxing. Just my $0.02

HIFI said:
I have used Sure Step for 8 years and it does a great job for me. I do not use the Aurora cleaner Aroura recomends and I know it is not necessary. I use Dawn dish soap and a great rinse on my well buffed bow. One thing I learned is a little goes a long way. Putting Sure Step on to heavy is a mistake and makes the remove after dry a b!tch. Sure Step is a great product for its intended use.
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surfinjoe said:
Dish soap removes wax. Use boat soap if washing after waxing. Just my $0.02
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Good point. I would only use Dawn as a cleaner before applying a wax or synthetic sealer. The purpose of the Dawn is to have a clean surface for whatever sauce you are applying. Using Dawn again would simply remove all the good protection you just applied. Between applications I try to use as little boat soap as possible. I use Sure Step on Non Skid and Zaino products on the smooth glass including Zaino Car Wash soap. Tim, thanks for your observation.
 
I am still compounding with buff magic so when i am done with that step i will wash the decks and then wax the smooth parts then wax the nonskid areas .Thanks for all the info guys.Glen
 
I agree with others on use of Woody Wax. I've been using it since 2006 on my diamond non-skid, and it is wonderful. I also agree with Hampton on using it in the cockpit on the non-skid to help avoid the carpets from sticking.
 
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