David Rive
Senior Member
I am under the impression you should not wax a hull that has been awlgripped. Does anybody know what the effect would be if somebody did it anyway?
The awlgrip website says that waxing may not actually harm the finish, but that compounding clearly does.
The awlgrip website says that waxing may not actually harm the finish, but that compounding clearly does.
The reason I raised the issue is that in a week I am going to look at a boat that was awlgripped dark blue in 2012. It is currently on the hard and the current owned (not the previous owner who awlgripped it 4 years ago) had it compounded and waxed recently to prep it for sale.
I agree with BandB, my boat is awlgripped and the documentation clearly state not to wax it or buff it.
No, it doesn't clearly state that. It states it but retracts it by saying on Awlgrip only a non-abrasive wax probably won't harm and may help with scratches, etc.
Awlwash, Awlcare, Collinite Wash, Collinite Wax are all used widely by people with a lot of knowledge of Awlgrip and are standard methods of care in our area. Other products and waxes no. Compounding no.
My two previous boats were painted in AllGrip, both lasted ten years before it started to show any wear. It did get washed in their boat soap when needed. No wax was ever applied.