Cool weather boat wax?

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dlandersson
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Cool weather boat wax?

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I wanna wax my X and get it in the water. Temp's are running 60ish. Is there a good boat wax that can be applied in 60 degree weather? 8)
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Re: Cool weather boat wax?

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That seems like a decent temp to apply. About the temp I usually end up applying. According to cars direct
Car wax should ideally be applied when the temperature is between 60 and 80 degrees, but wax will still be liquid at around 50 degrees, and can be put onto the car. Before waxing, do a little bit of car detailing to make sure the surface is completely clean, and then spread the wax over in small, quick circles. Once you have added the wax to the car, try and place it in some sunlight, or near a heat source.
http://www.carsdirect.com/car-maintenan ... x-your-car


I bought this stuff this year because of the high ratings on Amazon. Seems like typical liquid polymer/wax. Gonna give it a go once this blizzard stops and I mow the grass.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007T ... UTF8&psc=1

I also bought this stuff. Mostly for the car. At $38 bucks a jar, it aint cheap. But it's awesome and seems to go far. Goes on like a soft butter. Doesn't dry to a haze like the liquid stuff. Buffs off to a super shine with microfiber cloths (these are simply a must for any wax job). Because it's not a white haze, if you miss a spot (like in seams) it doesn't show.
I'm not sure if I'll try this on the boat, but it's highly recommended by detail guys. It's a pure wax with no cleaner, so to clean first, I got the P21S cleaner. So far, I'm very impressed.
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