I have a 2006 Calabria PRO-V wakeboard boat that I bought new from our local boat dealership. It is the third boat that I have owned and the first all fiberglass boat. My first boat was a 1956 Philbrek all mahogany and the second was a 1965 Chris Craft, also mahogany.
I took my boys down to the dealership to look at another Calabria in December 2005 and we picked out a 2005 red, white and blue one. Then Christmas happened and I didn't get back to the dealership until May of 2006. By that time, the 2006 models came out witha swooped tower, stainless steel tower, unlike the painted tubular steel towers of the earlier models. I again took my boys to the dealership to look at the new ones and much to my dismay, they took one look at the lime green 2006 and said I have to buy that one, for another $10,000.00, so I pulled the trigger.
All was well the first 10 years or so, then the black gel coat started to show hints of oxidation. About five years ago, I paid the dealership $2,700 to wet sand, polish and wax the hull and fully detail the interior. First trip to the lake, the oxidation started to reappear so I chose to do it myself. After days of wet sanding, polishing with three different compounds then applying 3 coats of wax, I had the boat looking new again, then wouldn't you know it, first trip to the lake, the oxidation was back.
I had resigned myself to the fact that it was going to be an annual ritual of wet sanding, polishing and waxing. Then I heard about Poli Glow. I watched the videos, read the reviews and decided that Poli Glow was a rather expensive gimmick and decided against purchasing anything but polish, wax and / or ceramic products.
Then I bought a Poli Glow kit for my RV as the thought of taking on the tasks of wet sanding, polishing and waxing an entire fifth wheel was too much and I figured if the Poli Glow didn't work, I was only out $125.00 or so. Much to my surprise and delight, I was amazed at how easy it was to use. The oxidation practically melted away with the Poli Ox. Then after 10 coats of Poli Glow, the trailer looked better than new. So, I decided to give it a try on the boat.
Long story short, Poli Glow products are amazing! Two applications of Poli Ox and all oxidation was gone, then after just 6 coats of Poli Glow and the boat looks like it did when I picked it up at the dealership 20 years ago.
As part of the boat is black, I will continue with another 6 or 7 coats of Poli Glow to ensure that it is fully protected, then follow up with the recommended washing and annual maintenance.
I'll say it again...this stuff is AMAZING!