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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: Chad on February 10, 2007, 07:39:59 pm

Title: Question
Post by: Chad on February 10, 2007, 07:39:59 pm

Hi everyone,

[glow]Do you use a polish/cleaner on your tubs shell before refills?[/glow]

-Yes, always
-No, never
-Sometimes
or
-What the heck are you talkin' about?

Any other comments on why you do or don't use one would be greatly apreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Chad

Title: Re: Poll question
Post by: DrOperations on February 10, 2007, 07:44:02 pm

No, never...

Title: Re: Poll question
Post by: Gomboman on February 10, 2007, 07:55:57 pm

I use a Magic Eraser for a quick wipe down.

Title: Re: Poll question
Post by: Chad on February 10, 2007, 07:57:24 pm

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I use a Magic Eraser for a qucik wipe down.

Have you ever used a polish though?

Title: Re:  Question
Post by: Gomboman on February 10, 2007, 08:00:30 pm

Never tried polish TM. It couldn't hurt though.

Title: Re:  Question
Post by: anne on February 10, 2007, 08:35:59 pm

I have used the Leisure Time stuff that came with my start up kit, but only on areas above the waterline. When it runs out, I doubt I'll bother to purchase more.

Title: Re:  Question
Post by: tony on February 10, 2007, 09:52:38 pm

Sometimes.  I do it at least once per year and only when the weather is warm.  I use Leisure Time Spa Gloss.

Title: Re:  Question
Post by: GoBlue on February 10, 2007, 10:37:34 pm

There seems to be a bit of a  waterline mark and I use a magic eraser  on it.

Title: Re:  Question
Post by: tony on February 11, 2007, 11:41:23 am

LeisureTime Spa Gloss is more a protectant than a cleaner.  You apply it and rub it off like an automotive protectant.  Makes everthing shine.  Very easy to use or I wouldn't bother.

Title: Re:  Question
Post by: Zep on February 11, 2007, 01:42:59 pm

Never have......but might be a good idea?

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Title: Re:  Question
Post by: Micah on February 11, 2007, 05:42:39 pm

If you have an older tub made out of a gel-coat fiberglass then yes, the gel-coat needs to be polished every year or so to keep it smooth and looking good.  But most spas currently in use are a form of acrylic. Acrylic does not usually need any form of polish or wax.  When an acrylic spa starts to look dull it is usually due to a hard water build up.  An acid based cleaner works great at removing the calcium or scale.

Title: Re:  Question
Post by: Chad on February 12, 2007, 07:53:09 pm

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LeisureTime Spa Gloss is more a protectant than a cleaner.  You apply it and rub it off like an automotive protectant.  Makes everthing shine.  Very easy to use or I wouldn't bother.

Thanks for all the feedback everyone. :)

Tony,

I wax my car 3 times a year so I guess I can squeeze in one more for the tub. 8-)

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