Polissage Bateau

Polishing is a crucial step in the maintenance of any boat, whether sailboat or motorboat. It restores shine and luster to the hull and preserves the gelcoat, the protective layer that covers the hull's surface.

What are the best polishes to use on your boat?

There are many polishes on the market, each tailored to specific needs. Among the most popular are Starbrite Boat Polish, 3M Medium Polish and Starbrite Polycarbonate Boat Polish.

How do I polish my boat?

For effective polishing, it's important to follow the steps recommended by the manufacturer of the product used. Generally speaking, you start by cleaning the hull with a product such as Nautic Clean Ultra or Matt Chem to remove dirt and stains. Next, polish with a product like Nautic Clean's Perfect Gelcoat or Starbrite's Polish Lustrage. This step prepares the surface for the polish itself.

Finally, polish is applied in circular movements using an abrasive polishing paste such as Nautic Clean's Polish Renovateur or Starbrite's Polish Cire. We recommend using a hook-and-loop pad and a microfiber cloth to avoid damaging the hull gelcoat.

POLISH BATEAU

The Polish Bateau Starbrite is a quality polish that is ideal for polishing gelcoat boat hulls. It contains a protective wax that ensures a long-lasting shine while protecting the hull from UV rays and external elements. It's easy to use: simply apply to a clean, dry surface in circular movements using a suitable brush.

PROFESSIONAL POLISH

The Polish Medium 3M is a professional-quality polish for treating gelcoat boat hulls with more serious imperfections, such as scratches or discoloration spots. This polish contains medium-sized abrasives to reduce micro-cracks and imperfections on the hull surface. Its use requires a prior polishing step. Once the surface is perfectly smooth, 3M Polish Medium can be applied by hand or with an electric polisher fitted with a foam pad.

POLYCARBONATE POLISH

The Starbrite Polycarbonate Boat Polish is specially designed for boats with polycarbonate hulls. This product reduces micro-scratches and stains while restoring the surface's shine. It also contains a protective wax that provides protection against UV rays and external elements.