Page 2 of 2
Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2011 2:24 pm
by Paul
In the spring we use Mean Green on the entire top side, and on the anti skid we use it with a stiff bristle brush. This removes all of the dirt, spider & bird poop, shoe marks and old wax. It does however leave the gelcoat with a chalky finish so we shine it up with Meguiars polish and then carnuba wax. This usually lasts the whole summer and the boat cleans up well every week with just boat soap and water. I do have to use Meguiars 50 to clean up the occasional bird stain thru the summer.
krud kutter
Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2011 2:32 pm
by Struts and Rudders
Krud Kutter from WalMart on the paint isle.
Professional strength will do the job.
They also produce a mildew and mold product that is awesome.
Everyone I have introduced to these products have really enjoyed the results and ease of use.
SRD
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 12:01 pm
by Old Flame
I've been using Starbrite Non-Skid Deck Cleaner for several years. It works great and doesn't remove wax on the the smooth areas. For tough bird stains I use SoftScrub.
Also, try a Dollar Store for Awesome cleaner. Good for stains - cheap and dissolves spider poop. Don't use it on windows though.
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 12:12 pm
by Torcan
Don't want to be the fly in the ointment, but how do you stop all these chemicals from being washed overboard?
I don't know about marinas everywhere, but the one I will be at is fairly strict on containing contaminents from the waterway.
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 12:26 pm
by Old Flame
Don't think our marinas are too concerned about soap going into the water. At least until the EPA requires diapers on the ducks, herons, and gulls
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 12:39 pm
by Torcan
Old Flame wrote:Don't think our marinas are too concerned about soap going into the water. At least until the EPA requires diapers on the ducks, herons, and gulls
I wasn't referring to the mild soap and water
More the tub and tile scrubber, oven cleaner, bleach, the harsher chemicals..etc..
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 12:44 pm
by ready123
Use bio degradable cleaners for boats!
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 1:30 pm
by captainmaniac
ready123 wrote:Use bio degradable cleaners for boats!
Agree... stick with products designed for Marine use.
Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 12:54 pm
by rbcool
Thanks for the advise guys....... gonna try several of them in a couple of weeks
Ron
Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 2:13 pm
by alexander38
