Cleaning your boat by applying a Wax/Protectant?
Boating is a highly enjoyable activity for many individuals, offering both leisure and the opportunity to reach your favorite fishing spot effortlessly. Boats require maintenance and upkeep to keep them in good condition. One of the most important things you can do for your boat is to keep it Waxed/Protected. In this short writing, I wanted to discuss a couple of reasons why it is a good idea to keep your boat waxed (I will use the terms "waxed" and "protected" interchangeably.) See our explanation of the "Best Boat Wax" here. The surface of your boat has small pores regardless of whether it is paint, metal or gel coat. Without proper protection, these pores can accumulate and trap debris. That debris or the process of removing the debris can deteriorate the finish, making it harder and harder to clean. The object is to preserve or provide a better finish. It can be easier to preserve the finish than trying to clean it.
Easier to Clean? How?
Many protective coatings and waxes have built-in self-cleaning properties. To understand how this works, think about pouring water over a simple wax candle. The liquid immediately beads up and runs off rather than soaking in. When you apply a high-quality marine wax to the hull of your boat, you create that exact same repelling effect. Water, dirt, and grime simply cannot stick to the slick surface, which drastically cuts down your cleaning time and effort.
Maintaining the Surface
Your boat’s fiberglass surface contains microscopic pores that easily trap dirt if left unprotected. Imagine pouring muddy water over a bare plank of wood. The porous wood quickly absorbs the mixture, leaving a stubborn stain behind. Now, picture that same wood sealed with a solid coat of paint. The muddy water stays entirely on the surface, making it incredibly easy to wipe away. Marine wax acts just like that protective layer of paint. It fills in the tiny pores on your hull, blocking out grime, preventing long-term stains, and maintaining the structural integrity of your boat.
At SRD20, our motto is "It shouldn't be hard work." Our Graphene Spray Protectant is quite possibly one of the easiest "waxes" you could apply to your boat. Its protection properties cause small beading and sheeting of water, which provides a great self-cleaning effect. Our Pink Soap will not strip your wax or protectant, and our Waterless Wash and Wax is an outstanding formula that cleans and leaves a coat of protection that rivals most competitors' spray wax formulations.
