Source for PolyGlass Refinisher??

[Larry DeMers]

Does anyone have a source for Polyglass Refinisher? I'm thinking of using it on our hull to bring back the shine, but cannot find someone selling it.


Thanks,

Larry DeMers
s/v DeLaMer
CD30 Lake Superior

[Jim Sullivan]

Hi Larry:

I assume you are referring to Poli-Glow. If so, see following link:

http://www.myboatstore.com/poliglow.asp

Its worked great for me. I bought the kit.

Jim

[Andy Denmark]

Hey Larry,

Long time, my friend.

Somewhere in the archives I posted before/after pictures of Rhiannon after the Poli treatment plus the application regimen I used.

It's basically the same as the mfrs recommendations with a few extra touches thrown in.

I got all the materials from Sailors" Solutions. You can find them at:

www.sailorssolutions.com

Check them out. I received fast service and the product is top rated by Practical Sailor.

Take care,

Andy
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Penny Stocks

[Duncan]

...Somewhere in the archives I posted before/after pictures of Rhiannon after the Poli treatment plus the application regimen I used...

That was easy to find! (Search = Poli-Glow, Author = Andy Denmark)
Here's the link

Nice photo of the results, too



I had similar shiny results on my former Paceship Westwind:



I do have some reservations, though:

1) I did a lot of prep (mostly soapy wet-sanding with 800 grit). I think that, plus the final-stage prep, using the Poli-Glow cleaner, gave most of the improvement. In other words, the Poli-Glow coating didn't add much more than a well-buffed wax.

Mostly, it added a 'wet-look' when viewed from a certain angle. But here's a photo, same day, same time, just a different angle - looks more like a "before" picture, with hardly any shine showing:



2) The finish was notably duller by the end of the season.

3) I've been told that you have to be very careful to get all the old Poli-Glow off (and that it's not easy) before you inevitably do paint.

I sold that boat the following season, so I don't have a long-term result to report. It would be interesting to hear from someone who's used it for, say, five years or so.

I'd agree, it does look spectacular when it first goes on, but I'm not planning on doing it to the Cape Dory. Not this season, anyway; I will use soapy water and wet-sand it with 800 grit, then wax.

I'm sure it will look wonderful as she goes in the water, but that I'll be thinking about Awl-Grip as the shine fades during the summer.

[Jim Sullivan]

The boat I have now has a dark green hull. From what I have been told, dark green gel coat is probably the most prone to oxidation (fading) among the colors. When I first got my current boat, it was moderately faded so I spent several days compounding and then waxing with Collinite 885. After a few months on my mooring, the fading returned. I then searched the archives on this Board for an alternative to compounding/waxing and came across Poli-glow. I started using Poli-glow last season and it appears to have held up well, i.e., no oxidation. Before applying the Poli-glow, I spent many hours wet sanding to remove the oxidation followed by Poli-prep. It is very important to remove all oxidation before applying the Poli-glow. If the hull on my boat was white, I would likely have done the compounding/waxing in lieu of Poli-glow as the oxidation would not have been as obvious at least to me anyway--this is just my opinion. The two Typhoons and CD22D that I previously owned had white hulls and always seemed to look good with an annual waxing.

Jim

[Larry DeMers]

Well, no wonder I was coming up with nothing in my searching for this product. Heh, you gotta have the right name to start with...Duhh. Poly Glow..Not Poly Glass.


Thanks gentlemen.


Larry

[Cathy Monaghan]

Well, no wonder I was coming up with nothing in my searching for this product. Heh, you gotta have the right name to start with...Duhh. Poly Glow..Not Poly Glass.


Thanks gentlemen.


Larry

And it's Poli with an "i" not a "y".....

http://www.poliglow.net/


Fair winds,
Cathy

[barfwinkle]

Dont know what I was thinking in my earlier post, so I just deleted it. Last spring I did use a revised version of mainesail's process with outstaiding resulrs. However, how long does it last, not long (depends on water quality I guess) and does one have to do the whole process again to get the same results annually?

Note the outboards reflection in the pic.



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[Cathy Monaghan]

....However, how long does it last, not long (depends on water quality I guess) and does one have to do the whole process again to get the same results annually?....

According to the PoliGlow web site:

Q. Do I need to use Poli Prep prior to my maintenance coats just like I did when initially applying the product?
A. No, No a thousand times No. Poli Prep is used for 2 things. One is to remove oxidation/wax etc. prior to your initial application of Poli Glow. Two is to remove the Poli Glow (for appliqués/ stick on lettering etc.)

..............Maintenance

PoliGlow is a unique product. It will not wash off or be affected by soap and water. A mild soap will keep your surface shining and clean. To maintain a PoliGlow shine, reapply one or two coats every 6-8 months. Avoid contact with ammonia-based products, degreasers, teak or hull cleaners and abrasive cleaning products. PoliPrep will easily remove PoliGlow. Spray on small area, let stand 1-2 minutes (do not allow to dry), scrub with the scrub pad. Rinse area with clean water................

[barfwinkle]

I should have been more suscenct. I used mainesails process of polishes and wax. 40-50 hours of elbow grease. I am afraid to wash it with anything too caustic for fear it will totally remove the wax.

I am hoping for suggestions.

Fair Winds