Cleaning boat

  • leeland13
    Posts: 23
    #1686688

    Just bought my first glass boat it needs to be cleaned has stained watermarks, what’s the best way to clean and wax it?

    Pauleye
    Onamia
    Posts: 276
    #1686691

    A 50/50 vinegar and water mix works well for spots.
    I use a spraywax for quick waxing and a paste wax for after the season.

    huskerdu
    Posts: 592
    #1686712

    jester
    Wash, vinegar , wax, or you can have a acid clean done.
    Don’t discount standard when on Devils Lake.

    Matt M
    Blaine, MN
    Posts: 169
    #1686718

    I use bio-kleen detailing spray a few times a year to clean and wax. Every other time the boat comes out of the water i spray down with the vinegar/water mixture.

    Matt

    Tuma
    Inactive
    Farmington, MN
    Posts: 1403
    #1686742

    I not too sure, I would have to double check the bottle. But I think it was called Starbrite instant hull cleaner. The stuff works great.

    Joe Scegura
    Alexandria MN
    Posts: 2758
    #1686765

    If you have a boat with any of these items:
    *dirty waterline stains
    *calcium build up on the motor
    *calcium build up on the boat
    *severe water spots

    This is how you get infomercial like results. First pull the boat outside. Then take a rag and pour “The Works” toilet bowl cleaner on a rag. Now simply wipe the impossible stains away. Your jaw will drop. Wipe about a 3′ area clean then spray it off with a garden hose. Note: stay away from stainless steel. It will turn it slightly yellow, but it’s nothing a stainless polish won’t fix. It’s just easier to stay away from the stainless steel. When you’re finish dispose of the rags. The fumes from the rags can damage anything near them.

    I talked to a professional detailer. He said the active ingredient in the The Works is similar to his high dollar boat cleaner.

    I have washed every boat I own this way with perfect results every time. Aluminum or fiber glass, just wipe em clean and rinse. I was nervous at first but try a small area or dilute it with water if you’re worried. This trick has saved me 100’s of hours over the years. It’s actually pretty fun!

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    tim hurley
    Posts: 5851
    #1687168

    Most TB cleaners are bleach based-is this? I would worry about getting it on my carpet.

    huskerdu
    Posts: 592
    #1687189

    Works toilet cleaner , carpet:
    You should not need to get it any were near the carpet.
    I have used in the past cleaning lower units that have sat in the water all summer.

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