Is the process where you can permanently keep the shine on your boat?

Question

I am getting tried of waxing my boat! I thought there was a process where the boat yard could put a clear coat over the hull?
It is a blue hull and it shows the water spots!

Answer 1

A good wax job can't be beat !!!!
But...
You could try PoliGlow - it's a clear acrylic finish that is supposed to last longer than wax. It is pretty spendy..$$$$
There is also a clear acrylic floor finish that some boaters swear by. Future floor polish. It is actually a clear acrylic paint. The claim is that it is the same or similar to poliglow without the price. I haven't tried it but a few boaters in our harbor have and it looks pretty good after a year. As for use on a dark color ..... ??????????????????

Answer 2

Elbow grease the only good way in my opinion. If, it bad oxidized I use a fine rubbing compound, and if it maintained just a good wax (Turtle Wax, what I use), the wax not remove as much Gel-Coat over the years. Gel-Coat has color all the way through and if it done correctly will last longer than the boat. Another 2 things you can try according to your discretion. One, if it shine spray with a Silicon spray and wipe down after a few minutes. The other is make a bucket of soapy water and add about a cup of Kerosene and wash it. Rinse afterwards. The Silicon may not be cost effective. The Kerosene only work if it not oxidized.

Answer 3

Possibly epoxy paint, covered with clear coat. You should also invest in a "Boat Care Kit". Good luck!

Answer 4

if the gelcoat is in good condition i would not suggest paint.(if you do use emron) there is still alot of care with that. using a buffing wheel use 3m color restorer,then west marine polymer wax and do twice a year. sorry there is no easy way besides paying someone else to do this. good luck!!!!