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Show Prep

Post by Mark Christensen » Wed Sep 25, 2013 10:57 am

Just curious what everyone here does to prep their boat for shows, especially regarding varnish. Any good products that give it a good 1 or 2 day shine? My varnish is in pretty good shape, but would like to polish it up for the show this weekend.
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Re: Show Prep

Post by Greg Wallace » Wed Sep 25, 2013 2:30 pm

Diesel fuel on the varnish and saw dust in the reverse gear to keep her quiet for a day or two.

I like 3M Finesse-it ll better though....and skip the saw dust.
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Re: Show Prep

Post by John DeVries » Wed Sep 25, 2013 3:27 pm

3M Imperial Hand Glaze for varnished surfaces. I use only Epifanes, so can't speak for how well it works with other varnishes. They are very serious about not applying it in direct sunlight.

For water spots use diluted white vinegar - up to full strength for really badly etched spots.

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Re: Show Prep

Post by Mark Christensen » Wed Sep 25, 2013 3:31 pm

Where can you get the imperial hand glaze? walmart? auto parts stores? Can I do this the morning of the show and do it on my topsides and deck? Thanks for the help guys.
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Re: Show Prep

Post by dreed » Wed Sep 25, 2013 3:50 pm

3M Imperial hand glaze works very well. Use it like the name says "by Hand". Make sure you thoroughly remove it with a rag, because if you don't, it will leave a white film which is hard to get off once it dries.
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Re: Show Prep

Post by John DeVries » Wed Sep 25, 2013 8:47 pm

Auto parts stores would be the place to go.

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Re: Show Prep

Post by Doug P » Wed Sep 25, 2013 11:46 pm

At one time aircraft wax was recommended as it was meant to fill all the finish voids and make the surface very slippery in the wind.
Does any one use this poly product? :?:

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Re: Show Prep

Post by quitchabitchin » Thu Sep 26, 2013 7:55 pm

3M Imperial Hand Glaze is readily available at any body shop supply store. The chain parts stores most likely will not have it, they tend to carry more retail lines.
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