anchor man Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Is there a difference between boat wax and auto wax? I have a painted aluminum Lund I'll be cleaning up this weekend. Are any boat waxes better than others? I'd prefer a wipe on wipe off over buffing, but either is fine. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solbes Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I use the Starbrite marine polish. It's kerosene based and will remove some of the chalky oxidation on your paint. Also helps resist scum lines for a year if you apply twice within 30 days. It's basically a wipe on, and wipe off type application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spallgard Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I use Nufinish on my Lund. It goes on easy and wipes of with very little effort. Durable as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtwalleye Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I have been using Race Glaze and it has been working great on my aluminum boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripper Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 What do you guys recommend for fiberglass boats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaveWacker Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Maguires quick wax. Spray on wipe to spread out and then buff right off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR21 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Meguiars also makes a marine wax but I use the spray on wax myself - cheaper and works just as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchor man Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 I just ended up using the Meguiars car wax that I had in the garage and I'm happy with the results on the boat. I'd still like to know if there's a difference in marine and auto wax. Or is it just a way to charge a couple more bucks by putting the word "marine" on the bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR21 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 anchorman,Supposedly the marine wax is "specially formulated" for gel coat surfaces which are harder and more water resistant than automotive paints and provide a better treatment.I don't really know the difference in price but if they are roughly the same I might try the marine wax and see what it provides.Did a little research on their HSOforum and its amazing the amount of marine cleaners, washers, polishes, restorers etc. that they have.The price for the wax is comparable to auto wax so I might give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepman Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Most likely the same stuff w/ a different label. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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