Waxing fiberglass boat with power buffer

[Randy Turner]

Hello
I have a 12 year old ranger and the fiberglass is in pretty good shape for the boats age. It's time for the boats bi-yearly waxing for which I recently purchased Buff This which is a spray. Last year after waxing the boat my already bad shoulders were shot for several months so I want to try to avoid the circular motions of spreading the wax and buffing it off. Is it safe to use one of those two handled power buffers?
thanks
Randy

[JT-Madera]

I used to use 'buff this', however it didn't do well with a buffer.. it would gum up the pad...besides the Misty girls are sure a lot better to look at the old Tim's product...

I would suggest you go to Rangerboats.com and order their restore product.. That stuff works great for older Rangers, a power buffer just makes the job easier...

JT-Madera

[Ken C.]

That you get yourself one of the "Orbital" buffers as opposed to a standard power buffer. The orbital won't generate enough heat or friction with the pad to melt or go through the gel coat and into the flake! A standard power buffer can do some damage real quick if you're not real carefull, especially on an older finish.

[BassTraveler]

Why don't you call Resa at Pro Fiberglass.
That's what he does for a living.
I'm sure he can give you some suggestions.
www.profiberglass.com
And, of course I welcome you to our website.
http://www.nosweatmist.com/pages/products.php
You may pick up some good tips.
Read the information on our Boat Buff Marine Polish.
Look good and catch Big Fish!

Sieg

[SHAFT]

Hey BT can use the Boat Buff Marine Polish with a power buffer ?

[The chemist]

If you use a wax to protect a boat a power buffer can be used. Waxes require heat from friction in order to crystalize and become shiney. The buffer pad creates the heat from friction. Wax is an old fashioned technology that provides limited protection from the sun and weather and has a short useful life. Polishes using polymers are a more up to date technology. These products last about 4 times longer than waxes. They do not require heat from friction to become shiney as they naturally cure into a crystaline type form. Using a buffer with a polymer polish is not only unnecessary, it can actually cause harm. The heat from friction will cause the polish to dry too quickly causing swirl marks and a greasy film. Most polymer based polishes are extremely easy to apply. For the best fiberglass protection use a polymer polish applied by hand. Use a spray-on type rejuvinating type product between polishing to maintain maximum shine and protection.

I am the chemist for No Sweat products. Boat Buff was formulated using the latest high tech polymers to provide maximum protection for fiberglass boats. As a polymer polish it is extremely easy to apply by hand. The use of of buffer is not recommended. No Sweat Mist Quick Shine Enhancer is a polymer based touch up product designed to add shine and protection between regular polishing. It is a simple spray-on, wipe-off product that takes only minutes to use. Before or after time on the water, No Sweat Mist
should be applied to keep a boat looking its best.

[BassTraveler]

Hey Guys,
I asked my Chemist to come on line and answer your questions.

Bottom Line....Wax Old Technology (To Much Work).
Polymers (that are in Boat Buff Marine Polish) New Technology.
Plus they last four times longer than wax.

You never have to use a Power Buffer again.

Now Randy, I want you to get sore ripping some lips, not rubbing fiberglass.
BTW, becareful using anything that says "restore", you don't want to be taking off your gelcoat.
Ken, the Chemist wanted me to let you know that you were right on with your post.

Shine her up and get out and Rip some Lips.

[JT-Madera]

Hey Guys;

I called Ranger Boats and asked about Polymers instead of wax on "Ranger" boats

They said that their "Genuine RANGER BOATS 'Restoration Wax' "
was the only product they would recommend on their boats.. It states right on the back that machine application is ok..if you follow directions...

They didn't know any chemist from Florida that was authorized to speak for them on which wax was "best" for "RANGER BOATS"

Sorry Seig;

I doubt that they would sell a product that wasn't up to the task..Just my humble opinion..

I am NOT saying that Seig's product isn't any good, Besides I never go anywhere without my No Sweat Mist, it is the best after-use wipedown product on the market, period...

However, I have not used 'Boat Buff Marine Polish' and you asked what we could recommend, I never recommend anything unless I have used it...I did try and use 'Buff This' with a buffer and would NOT recommend it...

JT-Madera

This is going to get me in a LOT of trouble with Seig

[Randy Turner]

BT
Thanks for the info. I'll be hitting Guns, Gear and Other stuff in Vacaville on my way home to pick up some No Sweat.
Randy

[BassTraveler]

Jim,
If I didn't know any better, I'd think you are trying to stir the pot.
Are you sure your not related to Tim?

[JT-Madera]

Stir, Stir,Stir

Love Ya Guy, YANK,YANK


I hope no one took my stuff to heart


BassTraveler and I go WAY back

JT-Madera

[BassFvr]

Just this past weekend I used the "Boat Buff Marine Polish" for the first time, and I must admit it was very easy to use and really did shine up my old ChampioN. It seems far better than the Meguiars Marine Cleaner Wax that I have used in the past. I have been very impressed with the No Sweat products. Buff This works okay, but if you actually knew Tim you'd probably comprise the same opinion of him that I have (unless you actually like a guy whose primary language is F*** this and F*** that, even when little kids are present), I would rather use Windex to clean my boat than purchase anything from him. my 2 cents.

[Ken C.]

You DOUBTED me??? Of course I was right on! I wouldn't know it if I hadn't seen it or done it When I was a kid I "interned" during summers for a rather famous custom car guy. "nuff sed"