Step-By-Step with product suggestions
Step 1 – Prewash
Start by targeting heavy stains and widespread problems that need addressing prior to polishing such as:
rust, bug or bird droppings, mold, water spots, algae, and fender or dock rash
| Issue | Product Suggestions | Why we like this product |
| Salt Buildup | Glidecoat X-Salt | Simple to use or combine with soapy water to simplify and boost your washes! |
| Rust (Yellowing) | Zep Calcium, Lime, Rust | Fast acting, professional strength. *Use caution on metallic surfaces |
| Glidecoat Iron Remover | Fast Acting, professional strength. Rust spots bleed purple and are easy to find, making even the smallest contaminants easy to find and remove | |
| Bug Dropings, Mold, Water Spots | Bling Sauce Green Sauce | Unique, biodegradable formula is enzyme activated and 99.9% natural, yet 100% effective at breaking down mold and mildew stains from sensitive surfaces such as vinyl seats and exterior surfaces including fiberglass. |
| Algae/ Waterline Buildup | Zep Calcium, Lime, Rust | Breaks down calcified layers |
| Slime and Grime | Easily removes yellow staining | |
| Fender Marks or “Dock Rash” | Acetone | Quickly removes rubber left behind from fenders and dock edging |
Step 2 – Compound/Polish
Step 3 – Protect
| Product | Longevity (Northern Zones) | Longevity (Southern Zones) | Application Type |
| Presta UV Creme Wax | 6 Months | 3 Months | Hand or Machine |
| Glidecoat Shine and Sheild 2.0 Ceramic | 12 Months | 4-6 Months | Hand |
| Glidecoat Auto 9H | 18-24 Months | 18-24 Months | Hand |
| Glidecoat RPL Additional protective layer great for Diesel soot and black streaks | 4 Months | 2 Months | Hand |
| Glidecoat Pro *Must be applied and maintained by a Certified Professional | 3-5 Yrs* | 18 Months* | Professional |
| Bling Sauce Quickie Sauce Prowax | 5 Months | 3 Months | Hand |
Maintain Your Finish
| Product | Purpose |
| Glidecoat Water Spot Remover | Spray on/wipe off or mix with soap water. Great for colored paints! |
| Presta Boat Wash | Ultra concentrate requires little soap to make lots of suds! Great for any coating/wax |
| Glidecoat Ceraglo Polymer Infused Soap | Boost the performance of your coating with every wash |
| Glidecoat Ceramic Maintenance Bundle | Bundle and save to maintain your ceramic coating. Buy by size; Includes Marine Shine and Sheild, Ceraglo Polymer infused soap, and plush microfibers |
| Presta DeckSpray Cleaner | Ideal for Bilge and fish well stains. and removing wax buildup prior to coatings. *Aluminum Safe |
| Boat Bling Hot Sauce | The unique spray-on, wipe-off formula has the strength to cut through hard water spots WITHOUT stripping your wax. Hot Sauce contains sealants to help maintain your wax coat while leaving a streak-free, show quality shine. |
| Boat Bling Mild Soap Sauce | Boat Bling Mild Soap Sauce, 32 oz.Mild Soap Sauce is approved by leading OEM vinyl and upholstery manufacturers for specialty fabrics that prohibit the use of anything other than mild soap. Solution for cool touch vinyl, synthetic leathers, and outdoor canvas. |
| Boat Bling Green Sauce | Unique, biodegradable formula is enzyme activated and 99.9% natural, yet 100% effective at breaking down mold and mildew stains from sensitive surfaces such as vinyl seats and exterior surfaces including fiberglass. |
Interior Cleaning
| Boat Bling Vinyl Sauce | A simple spray and wipe interior cleaner that’s safe and effective for removing dirt, sunscreen, body oils, food stains and grime. | |
| Boat Bling Condition Sauce | Condition Sauce is a functional UV protectant designed to block the suns harmful rays, prevent fading, cracking and discoloration from vinyl, leather, rubber and plastic while moisturizing the material to provide the stunning “like new” look. | |
| Presta Vinyl Cleaner | Designed for Vinyl, Plastic, and rubber. Penetrates deep into pores to remove soil, grime, grease, and sunblock leaving no residue | |
Simplify and Save with Bundles!
| Glidecoat New Boat Bundle | Everything you need to DIY your new boat ceramic coating. Buy by size; includes polish, prep, coating, application sponges and ultra plush micro fibers |
| Glidecoat inflatable Ceramic Kit | Maximum protection for PVC and CSM (Hypalon) tenders |
| Glidecoat Marine Ceramic Top Coating Kit | Restore, apply, and maintain your DIY marine ceramic coating. Buy by size; includes 2 polish steps, prep, coating, application sponges, ultra plush micro fibers, and soap for ongoing maintenance. |
| Buff and Shine Buffing Pad Kit | Kit includes 7″ Rigid Backing Plate, Wool Compounding Pad, yellow Foam Polishing Pad, and Black Finishing Pad |
Handy Helpers
| 7″ Flex Backing Plate | For standard Makita buffers |
| Glidecoat Home Ceramic Spray | |
| Wool Pad Cleaning Spur | |