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Coldbrew
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by Coldbrew » Mon Jun 09, 2014 3:12 pm
Hi Gang,
I did a quick search and couldn't really find an answer to my question.
Since I previously owned bow riders with a gelcoat I'm not sure what to use for wax on my new toon. (no..it's not in yet, but I like to be ready)
I found a thread about what to use on the toons, but nothing about the sides of the boat. Mine is going to be black so I'll be cleaning and waxing it often. If I can just use a car wax then I'm all set, but I didn't know if that was the case.
Thanks
Brew
2014 Premier Gemini 201
Tow Vehicle: 2019 F-150
Home Port: Newfound Lake, NH
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pond tuuunes
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by pond tuuunes » Mon Jun 09, 2014 3:27 pm
I just use Car wax with carnuba. JT
2002 playcraft extreme,26', I/O, 498 ci, 625 hp, 580 ft pounds of torgue, Dart alluminum heads, holly 850 carb, bravo XR drive. GPS 76 mph.
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Bryden24shp
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by Bryden24shp » Mon Jun 09, 2014 3:42 pm
I used plain ole Turtle Wax in a spray bottle on the old Manitou. I have never waxed the Premier, because it has the splatter finish on the exterior. It would be tough to get the wax off that stuff.
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bassn386
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by bassn386 » Mon Jun 09, 2014 4:01 pm
The Premier owners manual will most likely have a recommended type/manufacturer of wax you should use.
2011 Bennington 2575RCW w/ ESP
F225 Yamaha
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zoom650
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by zoom650 » Mon Jun 09, 2014 4:01 pm
OrPine Wash and Wax.
I used it on my fishing boat for a over a decade. Maybe only did a serious wax job once or twice during that time. Nice light pine scent and a washing twice a month took care of the salt.
I use it on my truck too.
Michael and Laura
'12 Ford F150 Lariat SuperCrew Ecoboost
'14 Harris Solstice 220, P3 tritoon, Mercury Verado 150, Enertia 14p.
prior boat: '02 Century 2600CC, twin Yamaha EFI 200's, full instruments.
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Coldbrew
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by Coldbrew » Mon Jun 09, 2014 4:43 pm
Bryden24shp wrote:I used plain ole Turtle Wax in a spray bottle on the old Manitou. I have never waxed the Premier, because it has the splatter finish on the exterior. It would be tough to get the wax off that stuff.
Yeah...I was thinking of that finish. Since it seems that I can use regular car wax I think I'll go with a clear wax like Turtle Wax Ice. Not the greatest wax, but it leaves no residue and should work well with that finish. I use it on my snowmobiles because of the decals.
Thanks for all the replies.
2014 Premier Gemini 201
Tow Vehicle: 2019 F-150
Home Port: Newfound Lake, NH
