Best hull cleaner and polish for fiberglass boats?

  • Zach H
    Posts: 374
    May 9, 2013 at 7:14 pm #1282141

    Just purchased my first fiberglass boat and looking for some input on what it’s the best product to clean and polish it up. Also the best place to purchase it.

    TheFamousGrouse
    St. Paul, MN
    Posts: 11640
    May 9, 2013 at 7:28 pm #1169689

    I use McGuires marine products and have been very satisfied. In the summer, Fleet Farm carries some of the products, but for a full line, I’ve needed to go online.

    There is no single “best” product. With fiberglass maintainance you have to take some time to learn and understand what you’re actually doing and then buy the correct product for the job AND apply/use it correctly.

    One thing I will tell you is that for fiberglass boats, the best thing I ever did is buy a variable speed 10 inch buffer. This not only saves a tremendous amout of work, but the results are vastly superior. However!!! You need to use it properly so you don’t damage the finish.

    The key is to use the minimal abrasive that will accomplish what you need to accomplish. Then you need to protect the finish and keep it clean.

    Grouse

    Paul Delaney
    Moderator
    Posts: 233
    May 9, 2013 at 8:01 pm #1169699

    I have had fiberglass boats for the past 13 years and I am very particular about having a clean shiny boat. I have found that mixing 1/3 windex 1/3 vinegar and 1/3 water in a spray bottle is pretty inexpensive and easy to use. You can also eliminate the Windex and get great results. Along with doing this as often as possible I will wax my boats twice a season. Hope this helps you.

    Paul Delaney
    http://www.lateeyessportfishing.com

    fygr8
    Posts: 192
    May 9, 2013 at 8:19 pm #1169705

    I have a boat cleaning business and I really like the Bio-Kleen products.

    Zach H
    Posts: 374
    May 9, 2013 at 9:49 pm #1169717

    What type of wax should I pick up as long as I am going shopping?

    fish509
    St. Michael
    Posts: 139
    May 9, 2013 at 11:09 pm #1169731

    Bass Boat Saver.com

    I like this product.

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    May 9, 2013 at 11:31 pm #1169737

    I also have had good results with the McGuires marine products. I don’t get too carried away, but give er’ a good wash and wax a couple times a year.

    You didn’t mention if your rig was new or used. But if its used and needs some TLC, check out this post in the IDO Ranger Boats forum. >>> Click Here

    -J.

    Boone04
    Fountain city, WI
    Posts: 321
    May 10, 2013 at 12:02 am #1169741

    Quote:

    Bass Boat Saver.com

    I like this product.

    X2

    freedomrock
    Posts: 75
    May 10, 2013 at 2:26 am #1169766

    I’ve been pretty happy with Turtlewax ICE. It’s synthetic, requires minimal elbow grease, and it shines molding. No white crap to clean up in cracks.

    50/50 water/vinegar for water spots prior to waxing.

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