Boat Detailing - How to clean and protect your boats teak and Gel-Coat

Compounding (Oxidation Removal):environmental pollutants from penetrating and
Gel-coat, the exterior finish on fiberglass boats, isdamaging your boats finish.
a porous mix of polyester resins and pigmentsCleaning and Restoring your Teak:
that must be sealed from the damaging effectsTeakwood is a unique wood due to the natural
of ultra-violet (UV) rays, salt, dirt and weather.oils and waxes it contains. This is why it holds up
Neglect it, and it becomes more porous due toso well in an outdoor environment. When teak
the oxidation of the mixture resins and whatgets older it turns a gray color. This is from the
remains is a faded, dull finish.oils and waxes in the wood drying out and the
Yearly compounding will keep your boat lookingcellulose that is left behind reacting with oxygen in
good for years. Periodic polishing with a finethe air turns gray in color. You can restore your
compound will remove the oxidation. Applying andteak to its natural color by lightly scrubbing it with
maintaining a good coat of wax will preventhigh grit sandpaper and special detergents such as
further deterioration.ammonia and dish detergent.
*If your boat is already dull and chalky you canProtecting your teak:
restore it to its original luster by machineNothing makes your boat look more beautiful then
compounding, polishing, and waxing.a brand new coat of varnish on your wood
Protecting your Gel-Coat with a coat of wax:surfaces. A high quality varnish will greatly extend
Waxing will remove oxidation and restores yourthe longevity and beauty of the wood. Varnish will
boats paint or gel-coat finish to a glistening shine.prevent the wood from absorbing moisture,
A fresh coat of wax will protect your boat fromenvironmental pollutants, and protect it from spills
U.V rays and keep salt, dirt and otherand dirt.