Drying
The Absorber synthetic drying chamois
Not yet tested by us.
A synthetic chamois for drying the boat after a wash, the way we recommend drying.
See price on AmazonBrushes and mitts
Shurhold medium deck brush with telescoping handle
Not yet tested by us.
A medium deck brush on a telescoping pole for hulls and decks.
See price on AmazonChemical Guys Chenille Microfiber Wash Mitt
Not yet tested by us.
A soft mitt for washing by hand, gentle on gelcoat.
See price on AmazonMicrofiber towels
The Rag Company Eagle Edge microfiber towels
Not yet tested by us.
For buffing off wax and polish. Keep a stack of clean ones and flip to a fresh side often.
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Shurhold Dual Action Polisher
Tested by us.
A dual-action polisher, the more forgiving choice for owners and newer detailers.
See price on AmazonMakita 9237C 7-inch rotary polisher
Tested by us.
A rotary polisher for compounding with a wool pad. It cuts faster but can burn through gelcoat in unpracticed hands.
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3M Perfect-It wool compounding pad
Not yet tested by us.
A wool pad for compounding oxidized gelcoat on a rotary polisher.
See price on AmazonLake Country CCS orange foam polishing pad
Not yet tested by us.
A foam pad for polishing after compounding, on a dual-action polisher.
See price on AmazonRUPES yellow wool polishing pad
Not yet tested by us.
A soft wool polishing pad for a dual-action polisher, similar to the wool polishing pad we use on jobs. Buy the size that matches your backing plate.
See price on AmazonFoam cannon
MTM Hydro PF22.2 foam cannon
Not yet tested by us.
Attaches to a pressure washer and covers the boat in soap foam. You still wash with a brush or mitt afterward.
See price on AmazonSpot-free rinse filters
A deionizing (DI) filter strips the minerals out of hose water, so a final rinse dries without water spots. It matters most on dark hulls. Use it for the final rinse only, since the filter wears out with use.
Waterdrop CWE2 Spotless Water System (20-inch)
Not yet tested by us.
A deionizing system with a 20-inch resin cartridge and a bypass valve, for bigger boats.
See price on AmazonWaterSentinel SF-20W inline filter
Not yet tested by us.
An inline deionizing filter that connects to a garden hose, for a small boat or occasional use.
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Timmy Mohar, Nautical Glow Marine
I run a boat detailing business in Southwest Florida and on the North Coast of Ohio. I have spent every year of my life around boats and taking care of them. About this site