No more need to wetsand

[94wedge]

So yesterday I was working in my boat, dreading the fact that I had to wetsand the hull so I could get rid of the oxidation. Just as I was thinking about it, a guy rolled up to the stop sign by my house and asked me if I wanted to see a product that could clear the oxidation in 5 seconds. This product is from a company called Vertex Industries (www.vertexind.com) out of New York. The labor required for this project just went from 40 hours to 1 hour... Here is what 5 seconds did:

Guaranteed for 18 months not to oxidize

Edited May 11, 2011 by 94wedge

[skier_88]

NICE!! What is the catch?

[94wedge]

NICE!! What is the catch?

$200

[eyepeeler]

Looks like it is worth $200.

[85 Barefoot]

they have several products what was it called?

[94wedge]

they have several products what was it called?

Colonel Brassy & Major Shine

[85 Barefoot]

nothing $200 on that website

[85 Barefoot]

Colonel Brassy & Major Shine

USe them as a 2 step process?

[94wedge]

USe them as a 2 step process?

Yes, two step process. You have to buy at least a case of each to do the entire boat. It also works on aluminum, stainless steel, vinyl, rubber... anything really

[Levi900RR]

I think the Colonel is for Metal, and the Major is for fiberglass.

If that pic is the real deal man I am ordering some of this.

[Michigan boarder]

Edit: never mind, posted above me.

It does look impressive.

Edited May 11, 2011 by Michigan boarder

[99response]

Hit that area with some IPA or acetone, and then take some pics.

What was the application wool pad w/ rotary?

[Levi900RR]

Yes, two step process. You have to buy at least a case of each to do the entire boat. It also works on aluminum, stainless steel, vinyl, rubber... anything really

Got any more pics of the process? You say the whole boat took 1 hour?

Edited May 11, 2011 by Levi900RR

[martinarcher]

I'd like to see a bit bigger area done and then a pic of the boat form a bit farther away. It's hard to tell with suck a close up pic how bad the oxidation is and how clean the polished section is.

Was this done by hand or with an orbital polisher?

Thanks for the info...a lot of crew members with older oxidized Bu's could certainly save a lot of time!!

[Calimali2]

So did you buy it or was that just a small sample of the stuff he had?

[Levi900RR]

I'd like to see a bit bigger area done and then a pic of the boat form a bit farther away. It's hard to tell with suck a close up pic how bad the oxidation is and how clean the polished section is.

Was this done by hand or with an orbital polisher?

Thanks for the info...a lot of crew members with older oxidized Bu's could certainly save a lot of time!!

I am literaliy going to pick up some Meguiers 105 and 205 on the way home tonight, but if this stuff is for real I need to re-think my plan.

[94wedge]

I think the Colonel is for Metal, and the Major is for fiberglass.

If that pic is the real deal man I am ordering some of this.

It's the real deal. I couldn't pass it up. I bought all three products: 6 tins of major shine, 12 Colonel Brassy, and 6 General Clean-Up. Got it all for $200. On the website they charge $305.

He actually did his demo with two fingers and a cloth. I haven't done the entire boat yet.. an hour is just an estimate. I'm going to do it all with the Mothers Powerball. I will definately post more pictures when I complete it all, just wanted to get some feedback.

[jk13]

Interested to see a large area done, as well. Hard to avoid cloudiness.

Side note, if that is above the rub rail, you have a black Echelon? Pics of the whole boat, please.

[Levi900RR]

It's the real deal. I couldn't pass it up. I bought all three products: 6 tins of major shine, 12 Colonel Brassy, and 6 General Clean-Up. Got it all for $200. On the website they charge $305.

He actually did his demo with two fingers and a cloth. I haven't done the entire boat yet.. an hour is just an estimate. I'm going to do it all with the Mothers Powerball. I will definately post more pictures when I complete it all, just wanted to get some feedback.

Cool man, I would love to see progress of your project. My boat really isnt too bad I think a good buff with some 105 or even 205 on the white is all I need but these days I seem to always be trying to find a way to save some time.

Keep us posted!

[REW]

It's the real deal. I couldn't pass it up. I bought all three products: 6 tins of major shine, 12 Colonel Brassy, and 6 General Clean-Up. Got it all for $200. On the website they charge $305.

He actually did his demo with two fingers and a cloth. I haven't done the entire boat yet.. an hour is just an estimate. I'm going to do it all with the Mothers Powerball. I will definately post more pictures when I complete it all, just wanted to get some feedback.

How does anxiously skeptical sound? There are a lot of oxidized boats out there that could use a majic product. Keep us posted and lets see some completed pics. Everybody considering removing decals from older boats will want to know about this.

[85 Barefoot]

Yes, two step process. You have to buy at least a case of each to do the entire boat. It also works on aluminum, stainless steel, vinyl, rubber... anything really

case of each? how is that possible? how much of that stuff do you have to use?

I can do my boat 10 times with one tin of polish or wax! And a case of each product is needed to do one boat?

Edited May 11, 2011 by 85 Barefoot

[94wedge]

How does anxiously skeptical sound? There are a lot of oxidized boats out there that could use a majic product. Keep us posted and lets see some completed pics. Everybody considering removing decals from older boats will want to know about this.

Anxiously skeptical is exactly my feeling, too. But the thought of saving so much time, especially when it's the season to be out on the lake, is worth it-- even if it looks good for just a season. I have finals all next week, so I probably won't get around to it till after that.

[94wedge]

case of each? how is that possible? how much of that stuff do you have to use! I can do my boat 10 times with one tin of polish or wax! And a case is needed to do one boat?

Yes, you are correct. It shouldn't take even close to that much. I was just sold on the product, and overzealous, but it's better to have too much than not enough.

The salesman said that I would go through 2 Colonel Brassy to 1 Major Shine, so I bought 12 and 6 per his recommendation. In hindsight I realize that isn't logical. I don't anticipate using more than 4 and 2.

Edited May 11, 2011 by 94wedge

[Chia]

chemical properties from MSDS sheet (colonel brassy)...41% water?

Principal components ( chemical and common names) % Threshold limit

Citric Acid 4.5%

Stearoamphoacetate 12%

Propylene Glycol 18%

Diatomaceous Earth 24%

Water/Inerts 41.5%

[Levi900RR]

Sorry for the thread jack but...

Anyone ever use this? I was just reading in some detailing forums and a lot of people are saying this kit works better than the Automotive counterparts (105 / 205)