Poly Glow

jorgeinmiami · #1 08-04-2009, 08:22 PM

I've tried to do a small area of the hull with some 3M compound and the results are better than it was but I would like it better.

Has anyone tried Poly Glow?
I've seen some of the material on it and it showes good results.

Anyone use it before?

bigeasy1 · #2 08-04-2009, 08:51 PM

A few years ago,I did the hardtop,on a Trophy that was in poor condition.
After trying all kinds of waxes,that looked good,but lasted only for a very short period,I tried the Poli Glow.

I was actually surprised how nice it came out,much better than I thought it would be.It lasted pretty well for a couple of years.
It was stored outside,on the trailer,and at a slip for two seasons(NY).
After the two seasons,it was ready for another application,but I sold the Trophy,and bought the Seacraft.
I would say it's worth a shot,if you are looking for a shine that lasts much longer than wax.It's not a replacement for paint,but it may get you by,until you are ready to paint or apply a permanent finish to the hull.

3rdday · #3 08-04-2009, 09:05 PM

It works well. Very well on darker colors, however, allot of prep needs to be done, clean the gelcoat well or you will infact seal in a stain, mark etc. You must also take good care in applying as to not streal or create lines from streaking

vcs · #4 08-04-2009, 09:07 PM

I used the 3m gelcoat restore product it cleaned off the oxidation, I tried wax but became dull again. I was at a boat show and they had a display for polyglow so I purchased it and was I suprised, I would recommend it to anyone that wants to get a shine out of their boat it does work.

Bushwacker · #5 08-04-2009, 11:09 PM

I've used it on my Seafari for a couple of years and you can ask anyone that's seen it at the gatherings in Tampa, Long Point or Key Largo how it looks. Just answered a PM from Blue Heron who saw it in Key Largo last week and wanted to know what I used.

It really does work . . . MUCH less work than compounding/wax and much more durable. The cleaner in the kit appears to be a very strong alkali and leaves the gel coat very dull but clean! The coating appears to be some sort of urethane emulsion that dries to a clear film on the bottle spout and rubber gloves. The first couple of coats will look somewhat streaked, but after 5-6 coats it looks great. Can easily add a couple more coats after a year or so. Have to be careful with strong cleaners like Simple Green, etc, as it will streak/partially remove it if used full strength. As someone said, the surface needs to be surgically clean before you apply it, as whatever is on it will be sealed in for a couple of years after you apply it!

WillyC · #6 08-08-2009, 10:10 AM

I've read about this stuff on THT but have never used it. Most people on the THT dont seem to like it and say its a major pain in the ass to remove it. Have you tried or heard of aquabuff 2000. I highly reccommend it. Its pretty expensive. Maybe you can get a sample of it and try it on your boat before you buy a gallon. Its a pretty aggressive polish/compound that makes gellcoat shine. Apply with high speed buffer and wool bonnet. Then wax the hullsides and your done. -will

jorgeinmiami · #7 08-08-2009, 06:04 PM

It would be nice if some close by had some poly glow to try if 1st

Anyone?

Ryank · #8 08-13-2009, 04:51 PM

Years ago we had a product called poly glycoat, worked ok if applied properly the problem was if you ever wanted to repaint it was Very hard to remove to prep for painting. it does streak easy if applied wrong, sounds like it is the same exact stuff.

Bushwacker · #9 08-13-2009, 07:39 PM

The poly prep that comes in the kit will easily remove the polyglo if used full strength. The only problem I've had with streaking is on the first couple of coats. If you apply 5-6 coats per directions, they seem to disappear. Of course this is on a white/ivory hull. Maybe that's more of a problem on a different or darker color.

I've tried the polishing compounds and waxes and the problem is they don't seem to last very long, at least in South Florida. The polyglo is so easy and so much more durable that it's no contest in my experience.

fdheld34 · #10 08-14-2009, 09:30 AM

I am going to try polyglow as well....I saw Denny's boat and can contest that it looks awesome!!!!
Also anyone have experience with Vertglas (spelling)...seems like it is like polyglow..has applicator pad/ cleaner etc. etc.
Also, I have been using 3m kit as well (bought from Boaters World for 40 bucks and was all excited!!...just doesnt seem to do the trick...not that glassy shine like Denny's hull. Mabey its because it's not a Seacraft

-FRED