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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2019 15:09:43 GMT
...calm down Foxy...
No, not as in my son-in-laws country of origin, I mean the stuff which makes boats look a bit shinier.
For the first time ever I have polished my boat (it’s Ok, I don’t think it’s some kind of crisis, I just thought the boat was starting to look very tired and fed up with life!).
A couple of years ago someone recommended Craftmaster Carnauba Wax (other expensive products are available) . I felt guilty and challenged, so I bought some a few weeks later to make the guilt go away.
2 years later I have finally got round to using it. It did mean I had to try a thing called ‘hard work’ but I can honestly say it’s made a huge difference and I’d be proud to moor up next to Nick.
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Post by Mr Stabby on May 16, 2019 15:39:57 GMT
I normally polish and wax the Potato Boat twice a year, more to protect the paint than anything, it does make a big visual difference though.
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May 16, 2019 15:58:45 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2019 15:58:45 GMT
I normally polish and wax the Potato Boat twice a year, more to protect the paint than anything, it does make a big visual difference though. ...but wouldn’t it be easier and cheaper to use photoshop?
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May 16, 2019 16:19:41 GMT
Post by naughtyfox on May 16, 2019 16:19:41 GMT
2 years ago I bought some Nikwax liquid polish in a pump-action bottle for our cratch and back covers. I'm not quite sure why. But perhaps this Summer I'll find time to thoroughly wash and clean them, and then apply the wax. I'm now off to our garage to apply some kind of wood varnish to 2 wooden 8x8cm x 3cm thick blocks - these are for going under our deckboards - the brass screws that go through the deckboard pull-rings need to bite into something deeper than what there is there now. I should really put varnish around our deckboard edges too.
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2019 16:49:28 GMT
2 years ago I bought some Nikwax liquid polish in a pump-action bottle for our cratch and back covers. I'm not quite sure why. But perhaps this Summer I'll find time to thoroughly wash and clean them, and then apply the wax. I'm now off to our garage to apply some kind of wood varnish to 2 wooden 8x8cm x 3cm thick blocks - these are for going under our deckboards - the brass screws that go through the deckboard pull-rings need to bite into something deeper than what there is there now. I should really put varnish around our deckboard edges too. If you want to get rid of the green mould and clean up the covers then ‘Patio Magic’ is your friend (other secular named products are available). It was also recommended by a fellow boater and works a treat. I applied the diluted mix using a gardener type pump spray bottle. Once applied and allowed to soak in, brush it into the grime and mould, then rince with plenty of tap water. It seems to protect it from fresh mould and still looks good after 3 years. I should treat it again really but someone on the other forum told me I was killing the planet using it.
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May 16, 2019 16:59:22 GMT
Post by wellyftw on May 16, 2019 16:59:22 GMT
I've been trying to polish my porthole surrounds. I've tried Brasso and Barkeeper's Friend. Not really making much of an impact with either. The Brasso was working ok but it feels like it's going to be a massive job. I may delegate the job to someone else, or just put up with dull porthole surrounds.
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Post by naughtyfox on May 16, 2019 17:25:50 GMT
Need not be dull:
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2019 17:26:49 GMT
I've been trying to polish my porthole surrounds. I've tried Brasso and Barkeeper's Friend. Not really making much of an impact with either. The Brasso was working ok but it feels like it's going to be a massive job. I may delegate the job to someone else, or just put up with dull porthole surrounds. Must admit I’ve tried Brasso and had very slow progress. The results are poor. Anyone have a better solution...other than gold coloured paint that is?
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Post by patty on May 16, 2019 18:23:29 GMT
Brasso is useless for brass..just makes your hands stink..
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May 16, 2019 18:29:47 GMT
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Post by Trina on May 16, 2019 18:29:47 GMT
2 years ago I bought some Nikwax liquid polish in a pump-action bottle for our cratch and back covers. I'm not quite sure why. But perhaps this Summer I'll find time to thoroughly wash and clean them, and then apply the wax. I'm now off to our garage to apply some kind of wood varnish to 2 wooden 8x8cm x 3cm thick blocks - these are for going under our deckboards - the brass screws that go through the deckboard pull-rings need to bite into something deeper than what there is there now. I should really put varnish around our deckboard edges too. If you want to get rid of the green mould and clean up the covers then ‘Patio Magic’ is your friend (other secular named products are available). It was also recommended by a fellow boater and works a treat. I applied the diluted mix using a gardener type pump spray bottle. Once applied and allowed to soak in, brush it into the grime and mould, then rince with plenty of tap water. It seems to protect it from fresh mould and still looks good after 3 years. I should treat it again really but someone on the other forum told me I was killing the planet using it. Do you need to rewaterproof the covers after this?Asking for a scruffy friend...😉
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Post by Mr Stabby on May 16, 2019 18:30:15 GMT
I've been trying to polish my porthole surrounds. I've tried Brasso and Barkeeper's Friend. Not really making much of an impact with either. The Brasso was working ok but it feels like it's going to be a massive job. I may delegate the job to someone else, or just put up with dull porthole surrounds. Must admit I’ve tried Brasso and had very slow progress. The results are poor. Anyone have a better solution...other than gold coloured paint that is? Take them off, send them away, and get them machined on a lathe.
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2019 18:38:24 GMT
If you want to get rid of the green mould and clean up the covers then ‘Patio Magic’ is your friend (other secular named products are available). It was also recommended by a fellow boater and works a treat. I applied the diluted mix using a gardener type pump spray bottle. Once applied and allowed to soak in, brush it into the grime and mould, then rince with plenty of tap water. It seems to protect it from fresh mould and still looks good after 3 years. I should treat it again really but someone on the other forum told me I was killing the planet using it. Do you need to rewaterproof the covers after this?Asking for a scruffy friend...😉 Well I didn’t. Maybe that’s why it’s still waterproof?!
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May 16, 2019 18:39:23 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2019 18:39:23 GMT
Must admit I’ve tried Brasso and had very slow progress. The results are poor. Anyone have a better solution...other than gold coloured paint that is? Take them off, send them away, and get them machined on a lathe. Probably.
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May 16, 2019 19:12:07 GMT
Post by peterboat on May 16, 2019 19:12:07 GMT
Can you put a mop on a angle grinder and polish it with brasso?
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May 16, 2019 19:48:46 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2019 19:48:46 GMT
I used to polish my narrow boat years ago with T Cut. Worked really well. Happy days.
The brass mushroom vents I painted red with white spots so they looked like fly agarics.
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