WAX-- Navy Mainship 34 Hardtop???

BellaDonna · Mar 26, 2014

Can anyone tell me if the Navy colored gelcoat on the sides of our Mainship should be polished? I thought that someone said it was not necessary to wax the sides of the boat as they had a special finish?????
Anyone have information or advice,

thanks

boatpoker · Mar 26, 2014

A good quality wax with UV protection will help prevent oxidation of the gelcoat.

Moonstruck · Mar 26, 2014

boatpoker said:
A good quality wax with UV protection will help prevent oxidation of the gelcoat.

The navy blue color on the Mainships was not gelcoat but Awlcraft 2000 paint. It should be polished with the polish recommended by Awlgrip.

A caveat---that may not be true for all years, but I believe it to be.

boatpoker · Mar 26, 2014

If it is paint, then Moonstruck is right. Better find out before you touch it.

Earl34Mainship · Mar 27, 2014

The hull on my 34T is the standard cream color and I have the same question about waxing this color... I'll call Awlcraft and post their recommendation - gray, blue, cream... all the above...

Moonstruck · Mar 27, 2014

Earl34Mainship said:
The hull on my 34T is the standard cream color and I have the same question about waxing this color... I'll call Awlcraft and post their recommendation - gray, blue, cream... all the above...

Earl, if your hull is antique white which is a sort of cream color, it is most likely gelcoat.

Earl34Mainship · Mar 27, 2014

Response to my question to Awlgrip.. more to follow...

Thank you for your message.

We will forward it to the best person to deal with your enquiry and they will be in contact with you as soon as possible.

Earl34Mainship · Mar 27, 2014

Agree Moonstruck... antique white comes closer to the correct name... and like the uppers, I'm sure it's gelcoat...

Larry M · Mar 27, 2014

We painted with AwlCraft 2000. They recommended Awlcare and Awlwash.

Topcoat Maintenance

BellaDonna · Mar 28, 2014

AWLCARE for Navy Mainship...

A big thanks to MOONSTRUCK AND BOATPOKER for their advice regarding waxing the sides of my Mainship Navy trawler.

I telephoned Awlgrip and they do NOT recommend waxing the navy hull.
Awlcare, an acrylic polymer solution, should be used on an absolutely clean hull. It will seal the paint and protect the surface. Water stains may be removed with vinegar and water. The manufacturer recommends applying Awlcare twice a year.

Thanks so much for your input.

Donna

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