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Old 09-07-2019, 08:41 PM   #1
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Wax before winter layup - cold climate

Hi...Well, my apologies upfront if this has already been discussed anywhere on this forum since the beginning of time, because, if it has, I can't find it.


I'm in northern Wisconsin. It gets cold here and boats are taken out of the water, winterized, and shrink-wrapped. We get a few days of -30 degree weather, with most days in the 10 degree to 35 degree range.


I have asked this question of "professionals" and their answers fall into two categories. The first are the professional cleaners who are incredibly busy. They say no, wait until spring and they will try to fit me in. The second are the professional cleaners who really have time on their hands. They say yes, they will squeeze me in before layup.


So, I ask you folks. If I have my boat waxed and buffed before layup, then: firstly, will shrink wrap somehow damage the wax and buff job, and secondly, if not, will my boat be pretty nice and shiny come spring, OR would I just be wasting money having it done now?
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