CS34 Hull Wax

The weather is supposed to be cold and wet after tomorrow for the rest of the week.  Decided to get out to the boat and get the hull waxed.

First step was to wipe down the hull with Interlux 202 fiberglass solvent.  You apply the stuff with a rag in 2 foot sections on the hull, then immediately wipe if off with clean paper towels. It was amazing how much junk came off the an already clean hull.

Then took some rubbing compound to various spots on the hull.  It took the water black steaks right off!
Also compounded where you could see where previous vinyl letters had been on the port front only.  Can't see them anymore.

I then followed with a Meguiar's Cleaner and Wax.  Applied it with a small sponge, and let it dry to a haze.  Buffed it off with an electric buffer at first, but found that a microfiber cloth worked easier.

Took about four hours to complete, and we are pleased with the results!

Starboard side looking foward

How's that for shine?

Port side looking aft

It was late and we were tired, so we didn't get the transom done. 

The boat can now go in the water.

New decals were ordered today; hopefully we will get them before launch.  Also ordered some extra decal material so we can patch some of the hull stripes that are slightly damaged.