Premium Marine Polish with PTFE (Ground)

This one-step marine, cleaner/sealant is one of the best  we've found.

    Every so often a product comes along that surprises us because it surpasses our expectations and the manufacturer's claims. This is one such example.

    I happened to be speaking with the technical support people at Star brite about their Premium Golden Teak Oil when they mentioned that Premium Marine Polish with Teflon was their single largest selling product. Now Star brites a big company so there has to be a whole lot of satisfied customers using this polish and re-buying it. I asked how their polish was different from other marine polishes.

    First, the name "Marine Polish" is slightly confusing as I equate a polish with a cleaner and this product is a combination cleaner and protectant. Most people would consider this a cleaner/wax but I don't think there's any wax in it. I believe it's a totally synthetic, polymer formula so technically it's a marine cleaner/sealant.

    The key word here is "marine". Premium Marine Polish was designed from a clean sheet of paper as a marine gel coat, fiberglass product. It is not an automotive product re-labeled for marine use. This is important because gel coat is fundamentally different from automotive finishes. Gel coat is porous and these pores must be thoroughly cleaned of oxidized polymer residues (called chalk) before the surface is sealed. 

    The first feature that distinguishes Premium Marine Polish is it's strong, solvent cleaner. This makes it exceptionally effective for deep cleaning surface pores. This cleaner also allows Marine Polish to be applied over pre-existing wax or sealants. It will completely remove any product on the surface. Star brite states that this product is safe for painted surfaces but I don't think I'll be putting it on my car.

    The second unique characteristic of Premium Marine Polish is it's exceptional bonding characteristics. Test conducted by offshore power boat racers yielded durability 4 to 6 time longer than conventional marine waxes. Additionally, Premium Marine Polish creates a super slick, non-stick coating which reduces drag, repels dirt, grime, stains and marine growth. Reduced drag also translates into lower operating costs by increasing fuel efficiency.

    Lastly, UV inhibitors help retard fading and oxidation.

    Premium Marine Polish with Teflon is available in both a liquid and a paste but the paste is not the traditional, hard paste. It's more of a thick gel.