Baller 6balls Posted May 31, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 31, 2015 The swamp this year is particularly swampy...and as some know my 196 is nearly all white. All the wetted surface is white...but is staining from the water despite wipe downs etc. For the most part it's in the water long enough for 2 guys to run two sets then back on the lift. What's the best product to whiten her back up with the least effort? Anything other than wax to slow the recurrence? THX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Broussard Posted May 31, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 31, 2015 try mixing toilet bowl cleaner and water in a potato sprayer. Spray mixture onto the hull and let sit. You may need to use a brush to loosen some up and will have to go back and hit some spots again. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller pgmoore Posted May 31, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 31, 2015 As far as I'm concerned, Starbrite Instant Hull Cleaner is the best there is. The wetted surfaces on my boat as nearly all white... just like yours. I've always been very meticulous about keeping the boat clean (or so I thought). Last year, on a whim, I tried this stuff and was astonished as to the difference it makes. It was like night and day. Apply it on a calm day when it won't blow back into your eyes. Also, you're going to want to wear gloves. http://www.starbrite.com/item/instant-hull-cleaner?category_id=566 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tidbury Posted May 31, 2015 Members Share Posted May 31, 2015 I had the same issue on my Malibu. I tried removing it with polish and a wheel and it wouldn't touch it. This year I tried Biokleen and I was shocked at how quickly it worked. It took off all of the discoloration in about 5 minutes. http://www.biokleen.com/hull-cleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller brody Posted May 31, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 31, 2015 I use straight toilet bowl cleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted May 31, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted May 31, 2015 +1 for StarBrite. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bassfooter Posted May 31, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 31, 2015 StarBrite is great, but pricey. You can snag a jar of oxalic acid for a fraction of the cost -- follow the directions, wear gloves and don't get the solution on your lawn or other plants. Works like a charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jordan Posted May 31, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 31, 2015 muriatic acid will do it......just make sure to rinse it well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDET Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Try onoff, works like a dream. Best I have used! http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=2339&familyName=On-Off+Hull+and+Bottom+Cleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted May 31, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted May 31, 2015 After using these products do you wax? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDET Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I do, comes out like new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted May 31, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted May 31, 2015 There were a couple of summers where I had to leave my old boat in the water for a couple days and it was long enough to stain it. My full treatment in the fall was: StarBrite Instant Hull cleaner + rinse boat CLR wiped on full strength to remove water spots with immediate rinse and towel dry 3M Marine Cleaner and Wax for light oxidation Meguiars Premium Flagship Marine Wax Once I had the boat cleaned, I wiped it down after each use and didn't have to repeat the procedure unless I had left it in the water overnight. When I sold that boat, it looked great. For my current boat, I have not left it in the water and wipe down after each use. I have not had to do any cleaning other than wash and wax with the Meguiars. Looks like new still. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nautibynature Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 On/Off then wax as it will strip any wax that's on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller hemlock Posted June 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 1, 2015 +1 for the 50/50 bowl cleaner and peroxide. But it strips wax, so shine her up afterwards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdk99 Posted June 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 1, 2015 2nd the muriatic acid. Dilute it, spray it, wipe after 2-3 minutes. works great and cheap. must wax after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rawly Posted June 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 1, 2015 Don't forget the rubber gloves. Lysol toilet bowl cleaner is what I use as well. Will remove the wax. Put on the Nu Finish car polish today after cleaning the brown muck off. People on this sight recommended it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil2360 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Another Vote for Oxalic Acid. Commercially sold in Aus as Rust & Stain remover. I mix a lid full with a cup of Truck Wash in about 5 litres of water & just spray it on with a garden sprayer. Watch the stains disappear in a matter of minutes & then hose it all down. Never had any problems doing it on my lawn, but am always generous with the rinse down as it can cause a little rust if you let the solution remain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GOODESkier Posted June 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 1, 2015 Ah.... I like to ski, but when a lot of the posts above involve toilet cleaner.... makes me wonder about your swamp? Any somehow makes my swamp all that much cleaner.... Thanks for the pick me up! I would add, like above posts, get a good solid coat of wax on there after you get it clean again. That will definitely help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted June 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 1, 2015 This is what we use after the boat has been in the iron rich water up north. Don't know how it works for other forms of scum but it takes the rust stains off instantly. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Goof-Off-128-oz-Rust-and-Stain-Remover-GSX00101/100127368 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihard Posted June 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 1, 2015 I got some of this. Looks amazing on youtube. slimygrimy.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller pgmoore Posted June 6, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 6, 2015 This weekend's project is going to be to clean and then polish the hull. My normal favourite Starbrite Instant Hull Cleaner (noted above) wasn't available. So I picked up some Spray Nine Boat Bottom Cleaner. I'll be interested to see how it is similar/different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted June 6, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted June 6, 2015 @"Jack Kinne" has the perfect recipe. It will not come off any easier that that. We sell all kinds of crap like Zing, JJVs and Bio-kleen but nothing works as well as lysol blue and peroxide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aupatking Posted June 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 11, 2015 Dollar general $1.00. Squirt it on, brush it for a second. Spray it off with water. I wax it once every couple months in the summer and it has no adverse effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted August 18, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted August 18, 2015 Update: Starbrite hull cleaner worked great. On with sponge and no scrubbing the discoloration just begins disappearing til gone. Very impressed. No time to wax and may have to use it prior to having time but if have to do another quick application before wax no biggie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwroblew Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 After using any of the above methods for cleaning, waxing is a must. If you don't wax it will yellow again much quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihacker Posted August 18, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2015 I've been doing this trick just this year to try to keep hard water spots off my boat, 50/50 plain white vinegar and spray wax, i've got a wide black stripe down the hull and waves would spray it whenever the wind comes up, this has worked really well for me just doing once a week, might help with yellowing? really cheap and simple to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted August 18, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted August 18, 2015 @skihacker great water spots, not so much on yellowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MAD11 Posted August 18, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2015 Best thing I ever use was Tarn X jewelry cleaner. Just a small amount in the bottom of a spray bottle and fill the rest with water. Spray on wipe around and quickly spray off. then hit it with soapy water. I grew up on the Chester river on the Chesapeake and it is known as a body of water leaves brown stains. The pro boat detailers used this trick. Don't leave it on long. The brown will run right off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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