boat gel coat sealant

jono20 said:
Should I use a gel coat sealant after compounding and polishing a boat, or will Megs #21 be ok?
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Hi 'jo



It doesn't look like you are generatin much respose



I am fairly new to boat detailing, but my process (t'ill now) is to use an automotive acrylic sealer followed by one or two coats of carnauba (Meguires 21)



My reasoning is that the sealer will take more of a pounding on a car on the road than it will on a boat on the water so it should hold up. Time will tell tho'.



My plan is to wax every 6 - 8 weeks and in the fall when I lay up for the winter.
 
A dedicated wax made specifically for gel coats will work better than sealants/waxes that are made for automotive paint.



Collinite makes a good wax for gel coats as does Meguiar's with their Flagship Premium marine wax.



just realized this is an Old.... thread.:redface1:
 
fordf150 said:
A dedicated wax made specifically for gel coats will work better than sealants/waxes that are made for automotive paint.



Collinite makes a good wax for gel coats as does Meguiar's with their Flagship Premium marine wax.



just realized this is an Old.... thread.:redface1:
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No worries.



I'm hauling the boat tomorrow to do the lower parts. You are right on time. The local harbor chandler carries Collinite.



Thanks.
 
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