I'm shipping my truck in a few days where it will enjoy a 12-day cruise exposed to the sea air/foam/water. I've seen ads for marine polishes and waxes--is that a good option to help protect the paint/polished aluminum surfaces for the trip, then detail it the correct way after I get it off the boat? Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

https://www.f150online.com/galleries...w.cfm?num=7492

 

There's a good question... I guess what you're asking is if it's better or more advantageous for you to use a 'marine' product verus a 'regular' product for your maiden voyage...

The answer is probably not.

While those products are geared more towards 'marine' environments, they are also geared more towards fiberglass applications and such. Plus, 12-days isn't going to be all that much for a regular synthetic (or even regular carnauba in my opinion) to endure.

In short, wax with a nice synthetic like NXT, Zaino, or SynWax and get a couple of coats on it before setting sail...

 

That's a great question and I bet someone learned the hardway along the lines.

- Chris

 

RP gave you some excellent advise. I will add the following:

When you get to wherever you are going, and when you get home, take your vehicle to one of those touchless car washes... the ones with the wand, and use it to get all the possible salt off the vehicle. Get into the knooks and crannies, and underneath.

Then, if possible, hand wash it to insure that you have removed all the salt.