Best wax to use???

[Loving_God_s_Co]

We are getting ready to tackle waxing our 38' FW and would like to know others opinions on what is the best and easiest wax to use. I know that best and easiest isn't always in the same category but with our FW being so big we just don't want to take FOREVER getting it done!:)

Thanks!

[roman_traveler]

landyacht318 wrote:
I like Star Brite Marine polish with PTEF, though it is not cheap, it is easy wipe off.

Regular waxes on my surfboard hulls bead water for 3 or four sessions before they are gone. This Star Brite with PTEF stuff lasts dozens of sessions before the same 'lack of bead' is reached .

On My vee hickle, it beads water for 6+ months. I've never had any other off the shelf wax bead water for that long.

I also have heard excellent things about Collinite that another poster mentioned. I had excellent results with one of their dedicated metal polishes on some salt water worn aluminum, but have no experiences with their other products

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[Escargot]

MinnCamper wrote:
Just did mine. I like the NuFinish product. Aerospace 303 on decals and trim. Looks like new.

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[jmccen58]

I use ReJex on everything but the roof....Goes on easy and comes off easy. Just follow instructions about applying in the shade and keep it there for 12 hours. A little goes a long way. The first section I applied more than necessary. A 16 oz bottle does my 32'C windows and all with a little to spare. I also apply it toilet bowl and shower walls...best price is on Amazon ,,,of course

[Loving_God_s_Co]

Thank you all for you input, it is greatly appreciated! You've given us a lot to think about. Thanks again!

[Ron3rd]

TechWriter wrote:
No one seems to be pitching Red Max Pro or ZEP anymore.

It still has a following and is great for dull, badly oxidized fiberglass where wax, etc, won't bring the finish back. From what I've read here, it works great in these situations.

[Ron3rd]

far733 wrote:
Is Nufinish safe to use on the front gel-coated cap?

Yes.

[far733]

Is Nufinish safe to use on the front gel-coated cap?

[cpaulsen]

NuFinish.

[RAS43]

TechWriter wrote:
No one seems to be pitching Red Max Pro or ZEP anymore.

That may be 'cause the question was about a wax, not a floor product.

To the OP, there have been a lot of good choices mentioned here and my suggestion is if your unit has fiberglass sides/caps then use a product recommended for fiberglass. It will a better job IMO. And I have tried many products over the years. Currently I am using Meguires Cleaner/Wax with good results!

[TechWriter]

No one seems to be pitching Red Max Pro or ZEP anymore.

[Ron3rd]

MinnCamper wrote:
Just did mine. I like the NuFinish product. Aerospace 303 on decals and trim. Looks like new.

Same here. NuFinish is economical and last a long time.

[Almot]

It doesn't matter how well it beads water on the walls, because walls - usually - are not areas of water ingress. Therefore, waxing on the walls, especially filon walls, has solely esthetic effects like making cleanup easier. So if you think you still need this, - the cheapest one is the winner. The worst nightmare of filon-walled owner is delaminating, and this is not caused by filon wear and neither can be prevented by waxing.

[landyacht318]

I like Star Brite Marine polish with PTEF, though it is not cheap, it is easy wipe off.

Regular waxes on my surfboard hulls bead water for 3 or four sessions before they are gone. This Star Brite with PTEF stuff lasts dozens of sessions before the same 'lack of bead' is reached .

On My vee hickle, it beads water for 6+ months. I've never had any other off the shelf wax bead water for that long.

I also have heard excellent things about Collinite that another poster mentioned. I had excellent results with one of their dedicated metal polishes on some salt water worn aluminum, but have no experiences with their other products

[Almot]

On the walls I would say - none. It does nothing to increase the longevity of the filon coat. On the roof you might consider Aero 303.