Boat Wax on A Car?

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I was talking with a friend today about Collinite products, and was trying to explain there durability to him. He said "if your looking for durability, why not use boat wax on a car?" He went on to say that if the wax on a boat last for just two weeks while running through the water, why wouldn't it hold up to a few rain showers?

I need a good answer, anyone got one?

I do understand that all waxes are not created equal. So what is the difference?
 
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If you're just looking for protection, it will work fine. In fact, people use Collinite on boats. Won't be the wettest looking thing on the road, but will be protected.
 
Another factor to look at is most boat waxes are made specifically for fiberglass and gel-coat, as opposed to basecoat/clearcoat finishes like on cars.
 
I have a coworker who use boat wax on kitchen cabinets to protect the wood from the grease and the grime and to make clean up easier!
 
Actualy that's not correct. Parts of vehicle are made of fiberglass the thing is what is the surface painted with as for boat wax IMO I think it okay take a look at 3M boat wax great stuff no cleaners just pure wax and last a long time
 
New Again,

That one is totally safe that you use, however, Meg's has a great boating line specifically made for that, which I was referring to. If a car has fiberglass on it, it's usually either Basecoat/clearcoat or single stage (i.e. bumpers), so your normal car wax/protection would adhere fine.

Don,

I'm sure it won't HURT the paint by any means, I just don't know if it would be as effective. I think my choice is still a high grade wax/sealant. :dunno
 
probably wouldn't hurt to use boat wax on your car but the surfaces of a boat do not have to deal with winter salt and wand-wash detergents.

Wet 100% of the time is one thing, harsh chemicals (salt) is another.
 
NYV6Coupe said:
probably wouldn't hurt to use boat wax on your car but the surfaces of a boat do not have to deal with winter salt and wand-wash detergents.

Wet 100% of the time is one thing, harsh chemicals (salt) is another.
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Well, going 40-50mph through saltwater is pretty harsh I think. Plus, boat cleaning chemicals are harsher than car cleaning chemicals. Removing blood stains and grime is a priority with boat cleaning chemicals, so keep that in mind as well.
 
I had asked Mike Phillips about using one of thier 'mold release' waxes for auto use, the closest I got to an answer was when someone mentioned that #16 is very similar since it's such a heavy wax.
 
Why would you use a fiberglass wax for a painted surface?Boat wax is for fiberglass surfaces which have a cleaner and sealer which is much more harsh then what we use on a car,atleast this is the product that I use.When I detail boats I use a product that repells the ocean water.
Two different finishes and Two different waxes.Can you inter change them and use a car wax on a boat yes you can but to get maximum protection use a boat wax sealent that is stronger and will help seal the fiberglass and repell the salt water
 
MattZ28 said:
Well, going 40-50mph through saltwater is pretty harsh I think. Plus, boat cleaning chemicals are harsher than car cleaning chemicals. Removing blood stains and grime is a priority with boat cleaning chemicals, so keep that in mind as well.
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good points, guess I'm just a fresh-water (Great Lakes) kind of guy and I have to deal with some hype-active, overkill salt truck drivers where I live. The salt on the street is sometimes heavier than the amount of snow.

They lay down salt like they're getting paid by the pound.
 
What about aluminum?What about wood? You can use any wax you want on your boat that you want to.Most boats are fiberglass,its your boat and you can do what you want.
 
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