We intended to test only finish waxes, but several are multi-purpose polishes with cleaning agents. We left out some that rated poorly in previous tests.
With an ever-growing number of products on the market, Practical Sailor settled on 26 liquid products from 21 manufacturers that were advertised or recommended as boat and car waxes, polishes, or finish applications. In this issue, we are addressing liquid waxes and sealants to use for the final step in obtaining the ultimate hard, glossy finish after the rubbing compound, fillers and polishes have been applied. (If oxidation has already started, you will need a rubbing compound, but all this will be covered in a future article.) Start with a good marine sealant and polish, preferably one of the new synthetic polymer-based types. A bright showroom shine or long-term protection? What is your location, and how is the boat used? A formula high in carnauba wax may be best for a short-term brilliant shine, but one with a hard polymer or glass-like coat and UV inhibitors may have the best long-term protection.Įven brand new boats need to have the gelcoat sealed and protected from the elements. In choosing which product is best for your boat, first decide what result you are looking for. In our perennial quest for a glossy boat exterior, we have expanded our tests to include a long list of waxes and polishes now sold in bottles.
In the February 2009 issue of Practical Sailor, we reviewed paste waxes, those harder compounds normally sold in cans or tubs.
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