New boat... is ceramic etc. worth it?

[Woody38]

I have been considering ceramic for my cars for some time. One I really like which does require prep which I can surely perform. So, what I have done is to use spray wax (Show Time) along with a clay bar. Smoothed the fiinish and gave a beautiful shine. Then I applied Nu Finish and the shine was even better. Once in a while a little spray With Show Time and use the California Classic Car Duster before taking the car out and after coming back into the garage. Washing appears to only need a hose off but I like to use the DuPont 7 truck and auto soap. Everything slides right off. I am always asked what I use to wax the cars.

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I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

[NHskier]

For the last several years I’ve been using Griot’s 3-in-1 Ceramic Wax spray above the rub rail on our Cobalt, and on our cars. (I leave the hull to the marina since we’re in a slip throughout the season). I apply it twice per year, first thing in spring and again in the late fall, and it holds up quite well, leaving a good shine and very good water repellency/beading properties. Very easy to apply, just spray on and wipe right off, no drying time needed.

Like Woody notes, a well prepped clean surface gives best results. Wash with a high ph detergent or use a surface prep cleaner to remove any old wax or sealant before applying the ceramic wax product. Griot’s also sells a detailer spray (Ceramic Speed Shine) for keeping everything nice and shiny.

Of course it’s not as durable or equivalent to a full blown ceramic treatment.

[8gv]

I bought the ceramic applications.

Pics of new boat are coming but if you see a blindingly white SeaRay SDX270 out on Winni it's me.

Can someone please drill another oil well? Soon?

Thanks for the opinions.

[LIforrelaxin]

Originally Posted by 8gv

I bought the ceramic applications.

Pics of new boat are coming but if you see a blindingly white SeaRay SDX270 out on Winni it's me.

Can someone please drill another oil well? Soon?

Thanks for the opinions.

Well lets hope it is not to blindingly white.... I don't need to be blinded by the suns reflection off of it...

Congradulations on the new purchase.... Remember there is always master card, and who cares if your paying off this summers gas bill next summer, you will have had fun this summer and that what counts right?

[8gv]

Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

Well lets hope it is not to blindingly white.... I don't need to be blinded by the suns reflection off of it...

Congradulations on the new purchase.... Remember there is always master card, and who cares if your paying off this summers gas bill next summer, you will have had fun this summer and that what counts right?

The sun needs a welding visor when it looks at my boat!