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Joltnjoe
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Initially Posted - 03/31/2009 :  19:19:32  Show Profile  Visit Joltnjoe's Homepage
How are these Waxes?
I am doing the Hull and Topside before it goes into the water
I sail in Long Island Sound (North Shore)
1-Woody Wax Fiberglass and Non-Skid Deck Wax
2-Collinite Heavy Duty Paste Fleetwax 885
3-Collinite Fiberglass Boat Wax 925

The Woody is Pricey but is it th it?
Are there any better Waxes or preferences?
The only thing Constant about the Wind is that it is NOT.
Smooth Sailing
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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 03/31/2009 :  20:08:56  Show Profile
I have used the Woody's on the deck. It is a good deck wax but expensive,labor-intensive to apply, and lasts about 4-5 weeks. I prefer Star-Brite Deck Cleaner with PFET which is easy and effective.

I believe "topside" is the hull between the water line and rubrail. Confusing name for it. For the topsides I use 3M Ultra Performance Paste Wax and have been very happy with it.
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dave holtgrave
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Response Posted - 03/31/2009 :  20:39:37  Show Profile
you chose the best.
the fleet wax is tuff to put on but, wow!!!
is it good.

dave holtgrave
still hard and dry
near carlyle lake in southern illinos
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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 03/31/2009 :  21:06:11  Show Profile
I think PS's tests usually put Fleetwax at the top, but this year 3M Ultra came out in the top tier too, and was much less labor intensive. These are in this year's test, so it was only application and initial shine and the durability is still pending.
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