In my experience, "marine" just means "more money" for near, if not the same product. I just use the same stuff I use an my truck. Dawn dishwashing liquid and a decent car wax. Just be careful with the buffer and a polishing compound, gelcoat is softer than a car finish.
I would, however shy away from anything silicone based (the "wipe on. wipe off" stuff advertized on TV). As mentioned above, gelcoat is softer as well as more porous than a car finish. The silicone will give you problems if you ever have to patch a ding or repaint the boat. Mark, Gratis (6115) NOLA From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bryan Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 5:51 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [IC27A] cleaning and waxing hulls Anyone have any thoughts they'd like to share on how to clean and wax the C27 hull, and what products you'd suggest? I'm entering my 4th season as owner of Eos, and have never cleaned or waxed the hull. There are brown rust stains (ubiquitous from the Chesapeake environs) I'd like to remove, and undoubtedly some oxidation that could use buffing. I'm thinking of getting an orbital random buffer and pads to do the buffing/waxing job, and I could use some tips. Bryan Armentrout 1981 C27 "Eos" #5000 Edgemere, MD
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