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Vanaheim Technologies Ltd

P.O. Box 202 155
Southgate Centre		phone - 021 507 857
Takanini 2246		email - gerrit@vanaheim.co.nz
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BoatSpeedWax is an easily applied hydrophobic (repels water) compound for application to both above and below water line surfaces on all types of watercraft. This carnauba wax and silane polymer based surface finish contains silicone sourced surfactants to reduce water resistance (friction) on a boat’s wetted surface areas. *Reduced water resistance equates to an increase in potential hull speed.* BoatSpeedWax is a free flowing liquid wax typically applied in a single application before regattas or in multiple coats for longer lasting durability. Suitable for use on all types of substrates including fibreglass gelcoat, two pack paint coated surfaces, fibreglass, carbon fibre, aluminium, etc. Not recommended for constantly immersed below waterline application.

The Visible Difference

BoatSpeedWax

The area on the left has been coated with BoatSpeedWax while the area on the right has not. On the uncoated area, surface tension maintains a grip on the water, reducing boat speed.

The coated surface area has repelled the water, where water cant stick there is no surface tension to slow down boat speed.

BoatSpeedWax versus car waxes

The visible difference is the size and shape of the bead left. The higher and steeper sided the beads are, the greater the surface tension holding the water onto the surface.

Try BoatSpeedWax versus any other wax and see the difference. How many beads off water are left, how high are the beads, how fast do they run off when held at an angle?

Pricing (all prices are including GST) - (delivery charges apply)

500 mls

NZ$50.00

1 litre

NZ$92.00

Trade enquiries welcome

Surface Preparation

1- Clean and degrease the surfaces to be coated using a proprietary brand of Grease & Wax Remover.
2- Fill all damaged areas with two pack epoxy filler.
3-Sand repaired and uneven areas smooth, finishing with 800 grit wet and dry paper (for best results wet sand total hull wetted areas with 800 grit paper).
4- Hose down with fresh water to remove all sanding dust.
5- Allow to dry.

Application (initial)

Do NOT apply in direct sunlight or in overly hot or cold conditions.

1- Shake container thoroughly before and during use (some easily reconstituted soft settling can occur after extended storage periods).
2- Spread an even, thin layer of BoatSpeedWax onto the hull, rudder, centreboard, etc. using soft, clean, dry and lint free cloth.
3- Allow to haze (5 to 20 minutes depending upon ambient temperature).
4- Buff using a soft, clean, dry, and lint free cloth in a circular motion. For better and longer lasting result, utilise a powered foam mop polisher.
5- Repeat buffing step 4 until a smooth, even and high gloss finish is achieved.

For extended durability repeat steps 1 to 4.

Recoating

1- Wash all surfaces with warm soapy water. Remove stubborn contaminants using a proprietary brand of Grease & Wax Remover.
2- Hose down with fresh water to remove all contaminants.
3- Allow to dry.
4- Repeat steps 1 to 5 in the above initial application guide.

Warning

Surfaces coated with BoatSpeedWax are slippery in the extreme and as such users must be aware that maintaining a grip or handhold on these surfaces will be difficult. Dockside boat handling or in the case off an on the water mishap (eg. capsize), boat handling plus a return onto and into the boat may be impaired. Be prepared with safety, mooring and bowlines.

View the BoatSpeedWax Product Information and MSD Sheet here. (PDF format, right click and "safe target as" to download).

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