What some people use on their boats.

[Marine Clean]

I was really amazed at what some boat dealers put on their inventory. My wife and I went to a local Arkansas boat show this weekend. As I was visiting with certain dealers I noticed Pledge Furniture polish sitting on their table, so I had to ask. I was told that they were using it as a quick shine for their new boats, so I had to edumicate them. They had red boats that were already turning white and every other boat had somewhat of a shine, but a very dull shine. Needless to say, I now have new friends and customers after a quick fiberglass lesson.

I noticed another thread where some had mentioned using pledge on their boat. This product offers no UV protection, it is pure silicone. It will dull a colored boat very quickly and cause long term expense, so please be cautious.

Here are some of my display subjects for the weekend. :)

[Lakerat]

Actually a Cobalt Dealer (won't mention any name) told us that pledge is the only way to go :shock: , shoot I don't know :confused:

[Marine Clean]

Hey LR,

I'm amazed they are assuming that pledge will protect fiberglass. I also heard what you were told by other dealers this past weekend. I visited with one of the factory reps and he had told his dealers it was a no-no.

You even have to be careful of what furniture you use pledge on, so how does anyone imagine....
I need to write a 101 of does and don'ts for boats.

I hate someone told you that LR and please let me know if you need anything or have any 'dealings' with that certain Cobalt dealership. I would be more than willing to edumicate them. :)

Donnie

[Lakerat]

I will spread the word here in Kansas....I had never heard that before, and as a friend picked up his boat they told him this, then again while we were all at Table Rock, the sales person, stated it.

I was surprised, but who am I to know, my father used to build Continentals Boats back in the late 60's early 70's, he never used furniture polish, nor have I, in all my years.....

Thanks for the information, and I will pass the word to my Cobalt Neighbor - Cruiser you see this?

[mosi]

I will spread the word here in Kansas....I had never heard that before, and as a friend picked up his boat they told him this, then again while we were all at Table Rock, the sales person, stated it.

I was surprised, but who am I to know, my father used to build Continentals Boats back in the late 60's early 70's, he never used furniture polish, nor have I, in all my years.....

Thanks for the information, and I will pass the word to my Cobalt Neighbor -

Cruiser ......you see this?



Yes I did , Thanks!

[Tempest38]

i've always heard Pledge or furniture polish after cleaning the interior but never on the paint or gelcoat....:confused:

[Pat Bates]

Thanks for the post Donnie.

Reminds me I need to get some oxidation remover from ya. I'll order soon.

[dond]

Now that that is settled.......
How well does leverage work on wooden furniture?[smilie=071.gif]

[Marine Clean]

Now that that is settled.......
How well does leverage work on wooden furniture?[smilie=071.gif]

LMAO

Works great on the washer/dryer and fridge though. ;)

[SHIP4BRAINS]

I have been using Leverage on my truck...holy chit the winter salt dust/crap blasts off SO EASILY at the car wash.

I have been a big Race Glaze user the past 3-4 years and still love the product...it is great. But Leverage has proven to have a place in my cleaning supply tote.

[cajun]

I have used it on my bass boat and Cobalt for over ten years.
It does not take the place of a good wax job , but it does act as a quick clean and shine between waxing. Cobalt will not tell you to do this instead of waxing but all dealers use it to clean up at a boat show.

It does a great job removing water spots

[baywatch]

I have used it on my bass boat and Cobalt for over ten years.
It does not take the place of a good wax job , but it does act as a quick clean and shine between waxing. Cobalt will not tell you to do this instead of waxing but all dealers use it to clean up at a boat show.

It does a great job removing water spots

vinegar does a great job of removing water spots as well.

[baywatch]

LMAO

Works great on the washer/dryer and fridge though. ;)

It does great on your showers surround if it is a fiberglass one. Don't put it on the standing surface or you will eat Chit:mrgreen: .

Seriously,

It is nice to see you on here Donnie. I have been very happy with your products and am looking forward to my spring detail with my new batch of oxidation remover.

I went to a small boat show a couple weeks ago and most of the dealers at that show didn't even bother to wipe their boats off. Salt dust all over the drives and transoms. You could have done some edumacatin there for sure.

This section on the site has been pretty dorment for quite a while. It is nice to see some useful info. on it again.[smilie=trink39]

[Marine Clean]

Hi Cajun,

I understand about water spots, but I've found a solution that works for me. We polish our customer's boats and our own with my polish. Everytime we put one on the lift or pull it out then we wipe it down with a wet towel. I know a lot of the dealers I saw this past weekend had no idea about the lasting effects of silicone. From what I've seen, it makes the boat harder to maintain. It looked like the boats were all shiney, but dull without a good reflection.

You might have to do a little buffing for any spots before hand, but I'm wondering if I can offer you a different solution? I apply my polish once per season by hand and then maintain it throughout the year with only water and a towel. I usually wipe customer's boats down within five days of being used and use no special wash chemicals or hard scrubbing even if there is transom soot or a water line.

Please let me know if you might be interested .

Thanks, Donnie

Here are some of my reflection shots.

[Cruiser]

Im interested tell me more. Just spent a ton on a new boat and I want to keep it looking that way.
Hi Cajun,

I understand about water spots, but I've found a solution that works for me. We polish our customer's boats and our own with my polish. Everytime we put one on the lift or pull it out then we wipe it down with a wet towel. I know a lot of the dealers I saw this past weekend had no idea about the lasting effects of silicone. From what I've seen, it makes the boat harder to maintain. It looked like the boats were all shiney, but dull without a good reflection.

You might have to do a little buffing for any spots before hand, but I'm wondering if I can offer you a different solution? I apply my polish once per season by hand and then maintain it throughout the year with only water and a towel. I usually wipe customer's boats down within five days of being used and use no special wash chemicals or hard scrubbing even if there is transom soot or a water line.

Please let me know if you might be interested .

Thanks, Donnie

Here are some of my reflection shots.

[Lakerat]

Steve - Check out the comments

http://midwestboatparty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16431

[Cruiser]

Ok I bought the LEVERAGE polish, cleaner & protectant and after seeing it several questions arise. First will one bottle do a 22 ft boat, what is the lowest temp that it can be applied, and with the dealer using pledge before is there anything that I need to do before using this product, How much should I put on the terrycloth? should I soak it or just a couple of sprays?. Donnie can you help on this? Thanks in advance Steve. :confused:

[SoonerJake]

Here is a pic of my new rig with some leverage applied. Very shiney!!

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii255/soonerjake/side3.jpg

[Griff]

One bottle(32oz) will probably do the boat 3+ times. Just apply a light thin coat. No need to soak the applicating rag. Just a couple sprays on it every section to keep it damp.

[baywatch]

A bottle will do my 36' boat twice with a little product still left in the bottle. The one thing I have noticed is that once your rag gets saturated you get much more surface completed per pump. Once you are done with your boat your rag is probably moist enough to do an entire car or your lawnmowers, chainsaws and other stuff that likes to be shiny.:mrgreen:

[Marine Clean]

Ok I bought the LEVERAGE polish, cleaner & protectant and after seeing it several questions arise. First will one bottle do a 22 ft boat, what is the lowest temp that it can be applied, and with the dealer using pledge before is there anything that I need to do before using this product, How much should I put on the terrycloth? should I soak it or just a couple of sprays?. Donnie can you help on this? Thanks in advance Steve. :confused:

The 16oz. bottle will do a 22' a minimum of twice. I usually don't apply in less than 60 degrees. You don't need to strip the boat if pledge was used first. Leverage will take care of it as you apply. Fold the terry cloth towel like a wash cloth and spray it 5 to 6 times with the sprayer set on mist instead of stream.

Donnie

[Cruiser]

Thanks Donnie I'm looking forward to getting the first coat applied and seeing the results. :mrgreen: