daleyboy Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Gday raiders, Just thought id ask the general question - What do you all use to clean your boats? Got meself a fibreglass boat now and trying to find out what works best when it comes to cleaning (in particular removing black marks) Cheers, Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewgaffer Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Hi Daleyboy Dale, I've mostly had Fibreglass boats and only recently changed to a painted alloy boat, so I'd also like advice from other members myself on cleaning and polishing the paint work on my alloy boat. I used to use 3M fibreglass cleaner and the wax based boat polishes on my fibreglass boats and I occasionally gave them a light cut back, again with a product made specially for fibreglass boats. I found that shampooing the boat after use and giving it an even spread of grape seed oil gave the finish an oily film over it, gave it futher protection and kept off the dry look you get from exposure to salt and sun. It would be good if our members could give advice on both gel coated and painted boats and it would be good if Huey from Huett Marine gives his advice on cleaning and polishing both types of boats. Cheers jewgaffer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deana Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Hi Guys I have a white fibreglass 20'Trophy Walkaround and when I get scuff marks on it I use a product called Chux magic eraser. It is the best thing for cleaning marks from the hull and deck and doesn't take of the poished surface. I take my boat to our local carwash after every use and high pressure suds the entire boat and then rinse it with fresh water. It's then dried and when I get it home I have a custom fitted cover to keep the elements from the boat. 12 months old and looks like brand new Some TLC goes a long way Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleyboy Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 Thanks Jewgaffer When you say shampooing .. do use normal hair shampoo?? Thats the kinda info i was after .. cheap household products that work just as well (or better) than the overpriced specialty cleaning products made especially for boats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewgaffer Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Thanks Jewgaffer When you say shampooing .. do use normal hair shampoo?? Thats the kinda info i was after .. cheap household products that work just as well (or better) than the overpriced specialty cleaning products made especially for boats. Dale as a matter of fact I use dishwasher liquid and I find it less harsh over long term use than the lemon based concentrates etc. Hair shampoo has a mild cleansing agent in it and I don't think it would do any harm. I don't seem to be losing any hair and I use hair shampoo regularly and I don't light up my rolly own again until after I shower Cheers jewgaffer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen801 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Hi all, I wash down my tinnie (painted) every now and then with dishwashing detergent in warm water. After that hose it all off. The paint jobs is 9 nine years old and still looks excellent. Cheap and does the job. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scienceman Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Just a note that dishwashing detergent is about as harsh a surfactant as you can get. It will strip off any wax (or grapeseed oil) coating you put on the boat surface. If you do wax the surface, better to use a quality automotive cleaner as these are much milder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warnie Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Gday raiders, Just thought id ask the general question - What do you all use to clean your boats? Got meself a fibreglass boat now and trying to find out what works best when it comes to cleaning (in particular removing black marks) Cheers, Dale Hi Dale... not so much to what to use.... as so much as what not to use!!!!!!!!!!!!! over the last couple of seasons i opted to clean my paintwork with a product called "boat wash" made by (best not mention).....certainaly moved those black marks any diesel grime, blood gut's and anything else you care mention.......trouble is though i reckon i have the streakiest boat finish on Fish raiders site with ease.....so stay away from that one.... also have been useing rain x on the windows in aid to better vision result all window seals rubbers will have to be replaced due to adverse reaction with the product... ........ditto to that one as well... Cheers Warnie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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