"Future" (a household floor treatment) on the none
skid portions of your deck?
"Future" (a household floor treatment) on the none skid
portions of your deck for a bright shining surface.
Note: If you decide you
want to try this on your dull fiberglass non-skid areas, try the
anchor locker doors and test it for slipperiness and looks.
As always "USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!"
Posting Subject was "Boat cleaning and wax"
In a previous posting someone mentioned using "Future" (a
household floor treatment) on the none skid portions of his deck for
a bright shining surface. We recently purchased an older boat with
dull looking decks. Using Future on these area sounded good to me,
but does anyone know a reason not to use it. Thanks, Larry Calfee
LWCalfee@aol
Subj: Re: Boat cleaning and wax
From: ALWSAIL@aol.com
OK I have been putting off writing about this product because a lot
of people do not agree on putting anything on the grip area of the.
I put "future" (the word wax is not on the bottle) on all
the non-skid areas of my c34 1986 boat. The results are in.......I
will DO it again next year. Everyone wants to know how I got the
decks looking so good. I like it. The bird XXX comes right off with
NO staining and the deck cleans up real nice.
How did I do it?
I cleaned the decks, real good. When you put the Future on you close
the dirt in! Tape off the non-skid areas (I skipped this step, but
you must be neat) just like you were about to paint....an that’s
what you will do.....Pour the Future into a coffee can, get a nice
paintbrush and start painting the Future on. Work slowly and make
sure you cover ALL the area and brush so that the grooves are also
painted. Do this by NOON because if you get dew on it or it gets
wet, it will turn white. Been there, done that. After an hour of
drying stand back and catch the decks in the sun and make sure that
all areas are 100% covered, if not then take the brush and touch it
up. You will know the difference because the deck comes back to its
original darker color.
Only bad thing that I have to say about it is that acid in the edges
of rainwater puddled on the cockpit floor and left a white ring.
Also bleach if dripped on it removes it in that area. No problem,
just touch it up. Lets hear your pro's and cons. I look at it by
saying the decks have had toooo much sun and must have something on
them. I never thought that this would be the answer.
Capt Al ~~~~_/)~~~~~~~~~~~~(\_~~~~
#55 C34 _/)
"Kindred Spirit" http://kindred-spirit.net
Subj: Re: Boat cleaning and wax
From: EBeda1@aol.com
Actually, Future does NOT make it slippery. Certainly didn't on our
non-skid. But if you leave a wet anything (like a leaky shower bag)
on it for any length of time, it will turn cloudy, ie: whitish.
Bob Cat30 TBS '83 #2988 LA BOO Vancouver B.C.
Subj: Re: Boat cleaning and wax
From: yankee3223@juno.com (don f guillette)
Larry: In my opinion, I would not use any wax on the non-skid unless
you like doing an ice skating triple camel on your fore deck.
Don Guillette "Yankee" C30 Long Beach, Ca
Subj: Re: [C34] Re: Boat cleaning and wax
From: ronphylhill@erols.com (James R. Hill)
I wouldn't recommend putting any wax, acrylic (Future), or any
finish on the antiskid or it can't do what it is supposed to --
provide a nonskid footing on the deck. In fact, I don't even use the
Boat Wash & Wax to ensure that my antiskid surfaces aren't the
least bit slippery. This is especially important when antiskid is
wet and the boat is rocking and pitching. I don't believe any boat
manufacturer would recommend any coatings on their antiskid.
Ron Hill, Apache #788 Tech ED C34 Mainsheet
Subj: Re: Boat cleaning and wax
From: Brian8470@aol.com
I also have used Future on my non-skid.....and can attest to how
well it works. I used a sponge to spread it around...(low tech
approach)....but it is not slippery...water runs off......poop
cleans up.....the only negative...is if you get it on the smooth
gelcoat..is leaves a streak...not a big deal. I found it last about
2 months
Brian Blais "Impetuous C27, #3474 Narragansett Bay, RI
Subj: RE: Boat cleaning and wax
From: Darrell_Zabaldo@doh.state.fl.us
Weird, I did my whole topsides and it came out beautiful, but I
pressure washed first. The deck looks great now.
From: Chet Klyn [mailto:chetk@home.com]
Subject: Re: Boat cleaning and wax
Future left a yellow film on the smooth gelcoat. I tried it and had
to remove it all with the stripper they sell. Future does work well
on the steps down on my C-28.
Chet Klyn C-28 #543 FWBC "Pizza Money"
Subj: RE: Boat cleaning and wax
From: Darrell_Zabaldo@doh.state.fl.us
It didn't make any of my areas slippery! Have you tried it?
Subj: [C34] RE: Boat cleaning and wax
From: Darrell_Zabaldo@doh.state.fl.us
I did the Future on the whole deck not just the non-skid. It’s
really runny, so I used a nice big sponge and did 2 coats in about 2
hours! Looked great and after about 6 months it has worn
down.....Guess it's time to recoat! I'll be doing it again soon!
Subj: Re: Boat cleaning and wax
From: tma@deltanet.com (Steve)
I once bought a house where the previous owner had used Future all
over a nice black slate entry. It too had a yellow tinge to similar
to a light varnish tint and appeared to have been applied in many
layers. After attempts to remove it ourselves we had to hire someone
to come in and remove it. The project took two days using some type
of acid, sandpaper, wire brushes and scrapers. I can't imagine
subjecting my boat to the stuff.
Steve
Subj: RE: Boat cleaning and wax
From: haeverst@uwgb.edu (Haevers, Tom)
Ammonia will easily remove the Future wax.
Tom Haevers
Subj: Re: Boat cleaning and wax - Yellow Future
From: pjagur@directcon.net (Philip J. Agur)
Chet, I told a friend about Future before getting around to doing my
decks. He came back and said it turned yellowish in some areas. He
believes it must be applied in the cool of the morning and yellows
if put on in the heat of the day. He's redoing the yellow areas.
Phil Agur
Subj: Re: Boat cleaning and wax
From: jchadwick@vicomnet.com (John Chadwick)
It will make your decks slippery, but this is true of all these
products. The "slippery" nature will quickly wear off
though, as the product wears off the very top of the non-skid
pattern. I'd give it a try!
Subj: Re: Boat cleaning and wax
From: mxmunger@crosslink.net (Max Munger)
Several readers have been recommending Future for several years now.
It does a great job! Just don't get it on the "skid" FG
because it really will!
Max Munger, SHERMAX #2276 (1981 TRBS)
Subj: Re: Using "Future"
Hi, I posted a query regarding "Future" on non-skid
deck areas several weeks ago and several people responded that they
either had great success or hated it.
The ones with success said that they clean the decks really good,
and apply in the AM -- before noon -- so that it has dried well
before night and dew falls on it. They report that bird droppings,
etc. are easy to wash off and don't stain the deck. One respondent
suggested using a paintbrush to apply, and that sounds like a good
idea.
The ones that hated it said that it had yellowed. Future can be
removed with ammonia and water, as stated on the label, so I figured
there is little risk if it doesn't work out.
I applied it to my deck non-skid areas this fall during winter
lay-up cleaning, and the initial results were great. Washed the
decks well, let dry, then applied when temperature was about 68
degrees with moderate humidity and light breeze. Dried in about 30
minutes to a clear, glossy finish.
I applied direct from bottle, spreading with a damp sponge. Was
easy. The sponge and my hand got really sticky as the stuff dried on
it, but washed off easily with soap and water.
Draped tarp over boat for winter storage later that day, so
longevity under direct sun and rain will not be known 'til next
summer.
The Future is pretty runny, and I think would be difficult to get
good results on smooth gel coat, esp. vertical surfaces; but give it
a try to be sure. Not much expense or risk involved.
I have used various automobile liquid polishes (2000 in an orange
bottle) with good results. Cleans up the dark streaks and leaves a
smooth glossy finish that seems to clean up easily. One year I put
it on my hull below the water line and didn't buff it out, the boat
was in fresh water for the season and un buffed waxy haze was still
apparent when I pulled the boat that fall. Still buffed out easily,
but I don't recall the slime being any easier to wash off, though I
have always waxed the entire hull at least once a year.
Good luck and let us know how it works out if you proceed.
fair winds...Tom, twarneke@cisco.com
Subj: Re: Using "Future"
Tom, I suggest don't use any automotive wax or polish on
fiberglass or any wax that uses silicone. If you need to make a
repair on fiberglass, the silicone will hamper the repair. The
repair won't stick. Silicone is hard to remove.
Langsey, C-38 #129
Subj: Re: Using "Future"
Hi All, My experience (10 years) using liquid auto wax (and some
do advertise having silicone) is that when repairing dings and
scratches with a two part epoxy repair kit or applying decals (State
registration numbers and annual stickers) there haven't been any
problems. I clean well with acetone and a clean rag to remove any
dirt, grease, wax, etc.
Getting the darn numbers or stickers to come off is more of a
problem!
Fair winds...Tom, twarneke@cisco.com
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