Pure Wax vs. Flagship

[Lthardman]

I recently completed the three step process to remove oxidation from my boat hull. I used Meguiar's Heavy-Duty Oxidation Remover, Meguiar's Polish, and finally M-5616 Boat/RV Pure Wax. While putting a second coat of the Pure Wax on, I ran out. My dealer only has the Marine Flagship Premium Wax. If I use this, will it remove the first coat of Pure Wax? Will it be enough protection for the surface that I put a lot of time into? When should a person use the Pure Wax versus the Flagship Premium Wax and vice versa?

[Mike Phillips]

Hi Lthardman,

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Originally posted by Lthardman
I recently completed the three step process to remove oxidation from my boat hull. I used Meguiar's Heavy-Duty Oxidation Remover, Meguiar's Polish, and finally M-5616 Boat/RV Pure Wax. While putting a second coat of the Pure Wax on, I ran out. My dealer only has the Marine Flagship Premium Wax. If I use this, will it remove the first coat of Pure Wax?

The simple answer is that the Flagship has a light cleaner in it and if you apply it over the M56 you will in effect more than likely remove any of the M56 wax from the finish.

Will it be enough protection for the surface that I put a lot of time into? When should a person use the Pure Wax versus the Flagship Premium Wax and vice versa?

Flagship is a polish/wax with some light cleaners, it creates both beauty and protection. Generally speaking, a pure wax, that is a wax without cleaners will leave behind more protection than a wax with cleaners. Both waxes have their place and properly applied to a clean surface both will protect well.

[Lthardman]

Thanks for the input. Given that I already have half the boat completed with a second coat of the Boat/RV Pure Wax, I think I will wait until I find some at another dealer and complete the job in that same product. The Flagship product that I already purchased sounds like it will be a better choice for mid-season next year. The boat will, unfortunately, be in covered storage until Spring. After it is back out for Spring, the Flagship sounds like a good choice to maintain the finish I have now.