Making my boat look sparkly and new

[Scoot]

I've got a 2000 Skeeter (fiberglass) that's starting to look like it's got a few years under its belt. How do I go about making it look good as new? Obviously I'll wash it, but after that, do I just follow the advice in the "wax my boat" thread or is there something different I should do for a fiberglass boat?

[WalleyeGod]

Root beer.

WG

[LMITOUT]

There are a couple products called Restore and Wonderfoam that people swear by for cleaning boats. Takes off the water spots and really shines them up. Don't recall the manufacturer but I can find it. Maybe a Google will produce more info as well.

[mnfishman]

For fiberglass the best thing that I have found is Bass Boat Saver. It is a spray that you put on and wipe off with a damp rag.

If it is starting to fade some you may need to get a high speed buffer and some buffing compound to get the shine back. That is what I am going to do to mine this year. Not sure which type of compound you should use. I would probably go to a marine dealer that sells fiberglass boats and ask them.

[Bassboy1645]

WHat about aluminums???

[Jaydebull]

Theres a product made by Arctic cat called Arctic Cat Hood Cleaner, ( can usually get it wherever arctic cat ATV's or Snowmobiles are sold) it's a liquid that I swear is the best product I have ever used on any faded plastic or fiberglass parts. Im sure almost any cleaning wax product might work, but I dont know If i would be running the turtle wax old #7 buffing compund on your fiberglass finish as that will scratch, especially if theres a clear coat involved. As far as aluminums, the actual aluminum non painted metal part of the boat, Toilet bowl cleaner works wonders.. Discovered this little trick after fishing in the mine pits by Crosby MN.. used to turn redish in color after you fished there long enough.. Make sure you get the toilet bowl cleaner off all the way though, you dont want to leave it sitting on the surface for too long, it is corrosive... Just my two cents..