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RE: TWL: Poli-Glow - Silicone?

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E16@telus.net
Fri, May 5, 2000 3:51 PM

Just a word of possible warning:

nip < Reviews sounded OK when applied to weathered surfaces
(those that are close to needing refinishing) as an alternative to an
expensive paint job >

I suspect Poli-Glow or similar products make their magic with silicone. If
so, they will also make eventual re-finishing much more difficult, since
the new paint will not "take" unless the silicone is completely removed.
However, it's very difficult to remove silicon contamination, and its
residues leave what is known in the trade as "fish-eyes" - appropriately
for boaters - in the new finish.

Check the label if re-painting is in your plans.

Cheers, Garrett

Just a word of possible warning: nip < Reviews sounded OK when applied to weathered surfaces (those that are close to needing refinishing) as an alternative to an expensive paint job > I suspect Poli-Glow or similar products make their magic with silicone. If so, they will also make eventual re-finishing much more difficult, since the new paint will not "take" unless the silicone is completely removed. However, it's very difficult to remove silicon contamination, and its residues leave what is known in the trade as "fish-eyes" - appropriately for boaters - in the new finish. Check the label if re-painting is in your plans. Cheers, Garrett
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yourcaptain@earthlink.net
Fri, May 5, 2000 7:46 PM

I suspect Poli-Glow or similar products make their magic with silicone. If
so, they will also make eventual re-finishing much more difficult, since
the new paint will not "take" unless the silicone is completely removed.
However, it's very difficult to remove silicon contamination, and its
residues leave what is known in the trade as "fish-eyes" - appropriately
for boaters - in the new finish.

Check the label if re-painting is in your plans.

Cheers, Garrett

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Its probably an Acrylic-----Try Johnsons Future Floor Wax, its a liquid,
goes on easy, works great lasts about a year in Florida, comes off easy
with Ammonia and is very inexpensive. Then take your shiny new looking boat
for a ride. This may be very similar to Poly-Glo or Nu-Glass.
.

Captain Al Pilvinis

"M/V Driftwood"--Prairie 47
2630 N.E. 41st Street
Lighthouse Point, Fl 33064-8064
Voice 954-941-2556 Fax 954 788-2666
Email  yourcaptain@earthlink.net
Website http://home.earthlink.net/~yourcaptain

>I suspect Poli-Glow or similar products make their magic with silicone. If >so, they will also make eventual re-finishing much more difficult, since >the new paint will not "take" unless the silicone is completely removed. >However, it's very difficult to remove silicon contamination, and its >residues leave what is known in the trade as "fish-eyes" - appropriately >for boaters - in the new finish. > >Check the label if re-painting is in your plans. > >Cheers, Garrett ========================================================= Its probably an Acrylic-----Try Johnsons Future Floor Wax, its a liquid, goes on easy, works great lasts about a year in Florida, comes off easy with Ammonia and is very inexpensive. Then take your shiny new looking boat for a ride. This may be very similar to Poly-Glo or Nu-Glass. . Captain Al Pilvinis "M/V Driftwood"--Prairie 47 2630 N.E. 41st Street Lighthouse Point, Fl 33064-8064 Voice 954-941-2556 Fax 954 788-2666 Email yourcaptain@earthlink.net Website http://home.earthlink.net/~yourcaptain