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YachtForums · 02-25-2004, 09:47 PM

>>Hey Carl, being a polymer does the Rain X stuff actually have >>wax in it, or do they just call it that?

Hi Bob,

Rain-X calls it a "wax", but the ingredients aren't listed on the label. What's noticeable is the UV protection this product offers. It has definately lasted longer than tradtional waxes.

>>Also, have you noticed any better protection against black >>streaks?

I can't say this has improved, with the exception of washing the black streaks off, which is always easier on a waxed surface. Because gelcoat is a porous finish that dirt and stains can permeate, the wax adds a protective "fill-in" layer that helps keep the dirt on the surface and out of your pigment.

>>What kind of boats are you using it on (size, gelcoat, paint)? >>And lastly, buff the deck? What kind of decks do you have?

I've had alot of boats through the years. If I can remember them in cronological order dating back to my pre-teen years, it would start with my runabouts and performance boats...

1971 13’ Boston Whaler
1974 16’ Donzi Sport
1975 18’ Donzi 2+3
1980 21’ Shadow
1986 24’ Skater
1977 27’ Magnum
1996 28’ Skater
1984 21' Shadow
1992 25’ Powerplay (still have this)

As for the yachts (these are family owned too)

1952 81’ Air-Sea-Rescue Conversion Yacht
1947 46’ Chris-Craft
1969 65’ Chris-Craft
1986 36’ Trojan
1992 38’ Ocean Sportfish
1988 45’ Hatteras Sportfish
1967 57’ Chris-Craft Constellation
1974 58’ Chris-Craft Roamer
1974 57’ Hatteras Motoryacht
1982 72’ Broward (our current boat)

I've buffed a few decks over the years! I honestly don't mind the work when I have the time. It's therapeutic.

Now...I don't consider myself an expert on too many things, but typically, I do all of the work myself on our boats, whether it be restoring finishes to removing risers, so I really appreciate your post on the products you've found that make life easier for all of us.

02-25-2004, 09:47 PM	#4
YachtForums Publisher/Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Florida Posts: 10,357	>>Hey Carl, being a polymer does the Rain X stuff actually have >>wax in it, or do they just call it that? Hi Bob, Rain-X calls it a "wax", but the ingredients aren't listed on the label. What's noticeable is the UV protection this product offers. It has definately lasted longer than tradtional waxes. >>Also, have you noticed any better protection against black >>streaks? I can't say this has improved, with the exception of washing the black streaks off, which is always easier on a waxed surface. Because gelcoat is a porous finish that dirt and stains can permeate, the wax adds a protective "fill-in" layer that helps keep the dirt on the surface and out of your pigment. >>What kind of boats are you using it on (size, gelcoat, paint)? >>And lastly, buff the deck? What kind of decks do you have? I've had alot of boats through the years. If I can remember them in cronological order dating back to my pre-teen years, it would start with my runabouts and performance boats... 1971 13’ Boston Whaler 1974 16’ Donzi Sport 1975 18’ Donzi 2+3 1980 21’ Shadow 1986 24’ Skater 1977 27’ Magnum 1996 28’ Skater 1984 21' Shadow 1992 25’ Powerplay (still have this) As for the yachts (these are family owned too) 1952 81’ Air-Sea-Rescue Conversion Yacht 1947 46’ Chris-Craft 1969 65’ Chris-Craft 1986 36’ Trojan 1992 38’ Ocean Sportfish 1988 45’ Hatteras Sportfish 1967 57’ Chris-Craft Constellation 1974 58’ Chris-Craft Roamer 1974 57’ Hatteras Motoryacht 1982 72’ Broward (our current boat) I've buffed a few decks over the years! I honestly don't mind the work when I have the time. It's therapeutic. Now...I don't consider myself an expert on too many things, but typically, I do all of the work myself on our boats, whether it be restoring finishes to removing risers, so I really appreciate your post on the products you've found that make life easier for all of us.