Spring Boat Cleaning

[TenMile]

Took a couple of hours this weekend and did some boat cleaning. Here are some of the products that I used. Still trying to find something to remove the rust on the stainless rails that builds up at the joints:

Interior: Magic Eraser from Arm and Hammer. These this are amazing!! Removes any stains, mildew and general dirt. They don't work well on the non-slip surfaces as they tend to crumble. Used on all smooth surfaces, stainless, fridge, sink, head, seats, vinyl etc...

Windex and RainX: Cleaned the windows with standard Windex and removed all the streaks. Then coated all the interior and exterior windows with RainX. Water sheets off on the outside, and prevents fogging on the inside.

Bio-deg boat soap and Woody Wax: Scrubbed the non-slip exterior surfaces with bio-deg boat soap (per the marina rules). Stubborn stains attacked with the Magic Eraser. Then used Woody Wax for the first time. 6 squirts on a soft boat brush then scrubbed on the surfaces. Floors become very very slippery at first (so caution). Let the surface water evaporate and then hose off. Floors are no longer slippery, but blood and guts no longer sticks to the floor and walls -- just hoses off. Woody wax can also be used on the stainless rails and thru-hulls to keep them clean and protected.

Hull: Black rubs and stains removed with magic eraser. Boat soap and pressure washer one time. Then 3M Polish/Wax with a wax applicator. Had some oxidization on the fiberglass and the 3M product takes that off as it's a cut polish and wax. Trick is to apply to a dry boat, and make sure there are no water beads present while removing. Cut polish will also remove some rust stains.

That's it. Boat is now shiny and new for 2 weeks.

TenMile
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[tubber]

quote:Still trying to find something to remove the rust on the stainless rails that builds up at the joints:

Try Vanisol, an industrial toilet bowl cleaner. It will get rid of surface rust on stainless or on your fiberglass. It contains a hydrochloric acid solution so wear gloves, eye protection, and try not to drink too much of it.
Thanks for the other product tips.

 

[spring time]

bar keeper friend is awesome the fraser river rust color on hull gone instantly

 

[Sushihunter]

quote:Originally posted by spring time

bar keeper friend is awesome the fraser river rust color on hull gone instantly

Huh [?] [?] [?]

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[TenMile]

quote:Originally posted by Sushihunter

quote:Originally posted by spring time

bar keeper friend is awesome the fraser river rust color on hull gone instantly

Huh [?] [?] [?]

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Totally forgot that I have a can of BarKeepers Friend.

Jim, it's a semi-abrasive cleaner similar to the stuff you can use to clean pots and pans. He doesnt literally mean his barkeeper's friend

TenMile
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[Sushihunter]

quote: Try Vanisol, an industrial toilet bowl cleaner. It will get rid of surface rust on stainless or on your fiberglass. It contains a hydrochloric acid solution so wear gloves, eye protection, and try not to drink too much of it.
Thanks for the other product tips.

Vani-Sol

Jim's Fishing Charters
www.JimsFishing.com
http://ca.youtube.com/user/Sushihunter250

 

[Sushihunter]

quote:
Huh [?] [?] [?]

Jim's Fishing Charters

Totally forgot that I have a can of BarKeepers Friend.

Jim, it's a semi-abrasive cleaner similar to the stuff you can use to clean pots and pans. He doesnt literally mean his barkeeper's friend

TenMile
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Ahh, that makes more sense.

http://www.barkeepersfriend.com/

There is a product that is used for cleaning coffee machines that I have used for cleaning out thermoses. Wish I could remember the name of it. I'm sure that any big coffee house would have and use it. Great stuff - a teaspoon in a thermos, then fill with boiling water and let sit for an hour. Pour out, rinse, and you now have a perfectly clean thermos.

Jim's Fishing Charters
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[spring time]

sushihunter dishwashing soap works just as well for thermos.

 

[Sushihunter]

quote:Originally posted by spring time

sushihunter dishwashing soap works just as well for thermos.

Actually, no it doesn't. After a while there is a build-up of a film on the surface that can not be washed off. The powder is somewhat caustic and burns it off.

Jim's Fishing Charters
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[TenMile]

quote:
There is a product that is used for cleaning coffee machines that I have used for cleaning out thermoses. Wish I could remember the name of it. I'm sure that any big coffee house would have and use it. Great stuff - a teaspoon in a thermos, then fill with boiling water and let sit for an hour. Pour out, rinse, and you now have a perfectly clean thermos.

Do you mean CLR?

http://www.jelmar.com/CLRbasic.htm

TenMile
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[Sushihunter]

quote:Originally posted by TenMile

quote:
There is a product that is used for cleaning coffee machines that I have used for cleaning out thermoses. Wish I could remember the name of it. I'm sure that any big coffee house would have and use it. Great stuff - a teaspoon in a thermos, then fill with boiling water and let sit for an hour. Pour out, rinse, and you now have a perfectly clean thermos.

Do you mean CLR?

http://www.jelmar.com/CLRbasic.htm

TenMile
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No, it's not CLR - I've used CLR, but it doesn't seem to do much for a boat.

The powder is a special cleaner used to clean commercial coffee makers and espresso machines.

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[ReelAffair]

westmarine has a product called rustremover in a spraybottle and westmaring brand.....that stuff works awesome, cleaned the rust stains off of my rails and got my pliers working agian way better than that CLR crap
its the same as starbrite
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...L=true&storeNum=5000&subdeptNum=4&classNum=34

 

[Sea Ranger]

Tip for cleaning poly windows in your canopy.... Do not use harsh cleaners of any sort on poly windows, most of them are degreasers which will prematurly dry out the poly and cracking will occur. Instead use a soft cloth and furniture polish. The poly used in windows is a oil derived product and the polish will actually stop your windows from drying out.

And remember....Keep your tip up!!!

 

[cheech]

For your coffee pot try this...
Some ice, some salt, swish.
Most cleaners are based on 2 things:
#1 Oxygen. Hydrogen peroxide and H2o = non-abrasive.
#2 Oxygen and abrasive, ie: Baking soda. Make a paste.
Vinegar, citrus work well too. Goof off if all else fails!
I guess its the smell factor bread in all of us.

 

[stinger]

To clean your windows use boat zoap or other good quality boat cleaners and then polish the windows with lemon pledge inside and out, they stay cleaner longer and they just rinse clean and the pledge keeps the vinyl supple.

 

[Eyes Up Chuck]

What's good to clean salt marks on aluminum?
Left from last year, not completely pitted, but, what would make it easiest to remove the most of it.

 

[alumaman]

try boat scrub from canadian tire to clean a fiberglass hull. takes out marks and scuffs with a bit of elbow grease.

 

[scott craven]

how about removing stinky halibut slime from floor mats ?
scrub brush and ????

 

[TenMile]

quote:Originally posted by Eyes Up Chuck

What's good to clean salt marks on aluminum?
Left from last year, not completely pitted, but, what would make it easiest to remove the most of it.

I'd try a cut polish/wax. Should remove the old salt and the wax coat should stop the salt from settling in again. I'm not sure as I don't have an aluminum boat.

quoteosted - 04/16/2009 : 06:27:32
how about removing stinky halibut slime from floor mats ?
scrub brush and ???

Gasoline and a match (scrub brush optional). Scott, it's always supposed to be a clean lift from the water directly to the fish box


TenMile
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[scott craven]

quote:

quoteosted - 04/16/2009 : 06:27:32
how about removing stinky halibut slime from floor mats ?
scrub brush and ???

Gasoline and a match (scrub brush optional). Scott, it's always supposed to be a clean lift from the water directly to the fish box

quote:

They ride on the floor in my boat !!