| It is often recommended that you do not use | | | | longer, but both claim longevity in actual tests. To |
| any natural or pure Carnauba automotive waxes | | | | see if the sealant is ready to be removed take |
| as they will tend to yellow the gel coat over time | | | | your finger in a well-lit area across the sealed area |
| and not properly seal the boat from | | | | and if it streaks, then it is not properly set up yet. |
| environmental marine contaminants, however we | | | | If it does not streak you may proceed and |
| do not always agree with this. It is not | | | | remove the sealant as necessary. |
| recommended that you use any paste waxes | | | | When you are doing the above procedures in |
| except we do strongly recommend using 3M Ultra | | | | dock or in slip, and you are using electrical cords |
| Performance, which is a paste wax. Do not use | | | | with your machine polisher be extremely careful |
| any acrylics, nor any Teflon products (Teflon | | | | when working around water. You'll need to keep |
| yellows over time) as most of these products | | | | the cord out of water if at all possible. Be extra |
| are gimmicks and they can be difficult to remove | | | | cautious when working on a boat in its slip. |
| or properly apply. | | | | Electrocution is no fun, ask anyone on death row. |
| Some, but not all silicones can tend to burn gel | | | | Super 1000W by Production is a good choice for |
| coats, which can heat up and cause quicker | | | | a spray on sealant. You spray it on, let it sit for |
| oxidation because it magnifies the suns rays on | | | | ten to fifteen minutes and gently wipe residual. It |
| the surface. By hand or orbital polish, apply | | | | adds gloss, depth and protection. Use for quick |
| Meguiar's #55 premium marine sealant and let set | | | | maintenance or as an express marine detailing |
| up for at least 15 minutes or use Blue Magnum | | | | option. Production Company is based out of |
| 80% Carnauba. It is a toss up, which will last | | | | Stockton, CA. |