Ok so looking for options for my topsides this year. She is not in bad shap and would take wax ok but wondering what else you all do? I will be honest, I am looking for some space age easy spray on wax that does not require buffing, rubbing, bending, time, to much effort...... you get the picture. I was reading about New Glass but that sounds like something for a more pasty fiberglass? Your thoughts please!?
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Mike and Nikki Willis
1996 C 36 #1570 "Slip Away"
MK II - Tall Rig - Winged Keel
Fremont, Ohio
Most of the no-work products contain lots of silicon. They are almost impossible to remove. I’ve heard they look good for a couple years but then look horrid and as I said impossible to remove.
I wet wet sanded starting at 800 grit, 1000, 1200, compound, polish, then wax. Compound-> wax were Marine 31 products
Les
Les & Trish Troyer
Mahalo
Everett, WA
1983 C-36 Hull #0094
C-36 MK 1 Technical Editor.
Commodore
In my experience products that promise magical results either don't work or are short lived and a bear to remove as Les states above. The only way to bring back faded gel coat is progressive steps of finer grit abrasives, polishing, and wax. An article written by Maine sail outlines the process. Once completed it's maintained by annual wax.
https://forums.sailboatowners.com/index.php?threads/tips-for-a-great-buff-wax.117266/
Gary Smith
93 MK I, Hull #1231
Std rig; wing keel
M35A Oberdorfer conversion