Fleetwax process

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I'm experience with auto type waxes, both the apply,let dry, wipe off type, and the Simonize apply and buff till your arm hurts type. At the recommendations of a number of people on various boating forum, I bought Fleetwax to do our 24' Chaparral cruiser. I've washed and power-buff polished it. I'm ready to use the Fleetwax. Its instructions state to wipe in on and then wipe it off before it dries. Since this stuff is expensive and I don't want to have to do the job twice, I just want to check on your experience and suggestion concerning Fleetwax. Should I use the buffer once I've applied it, or should I just use good cotton cloths to wipe it off? If I should use a buffer, am I better off using the cotton pad or the "wool" pad? Comments? Thanks. Hy
 
Fleetwax is superior - but, it's a PITA. you will have to clean the surface first, then apply the wax AS INSTRUCTED. wipe it off while it's moist - don't wait for it to dry. It's really great wax, but is a PITA to apply.
 
I like using the Fleetwax fiberglass cleaner first and then the Fleetwax. DO NOT let it dry.
 
Thanks,all. The plan right now, depending on the weather, is to wash the boat on Wednesday, dry it, and then start the waxing. I limit myself to 1 1/2 to 2 hours of work on the boat on any given day so I know I won't finish in one day. I guess it's like they said in "The Karate Kid," :"Wax on; Wax off!". Hy
 
Get a spray bottle of Miguires wax, when removing the fleetwood if it gets too dry or your rag gets too loaded with wax, spray on a little of Miguires and clean off with a seperate rag. You cannot use enough clean rags with fleetwood
 
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