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Sloffie
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 Posted: 13 Nov 2018, 20:43 |
Joined: 04 Nov 2018, 09:52
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I picked up this boat, it needs a good bottom cleaning. I've used typical fiberglass hull cleaner on my ski boat, just not sure it's cool for my aluminum boat with a factory finish. Looking to keep her factory original finish in good shape. So far I've tried simple green, mild clear-coat aluminum auto mag rim cleaner and a 1500 psi pressure washer still looks youckie. Any suggestions??? Thanks Sloffie. 
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whorrall
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Posted: 13 Nov 2018, 20:50 |
Joined: 08 Nov 2018, 11:51
Posts: 43
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I would try muriatic acid. Dilute it, and use eye protection, gloves, and a respirator. It'll work, just be careful with it.
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Weldorthemagnificent
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Posted: 13 Nov 2018, 21:13 |
Joined: 12 Mar 2017, 12:09
Posts: 598
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On bare aluminum I use scotchbrite and vinegar 50/50 with water. On the paint.... maybe it’s time for a refreshing.
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JL8Jeff
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Posted: 13 Nov 2018, 21:54 |
Joined: 26 Oct 2013, 14:56
Posts: 582
Location: Ewing, NJ
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I've had good luck with Soft Scrub on both aluminum and fiberglass.
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CedarRiverScooter
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Posted: 14 Nov 2018, 09:28 |
Joined: 13 Nov 2014, 08:01
Posts: 791
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Cheap toliet cleaner will work too but don't leave it on there for very long. Wear PPE!
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Sloffie
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Posted: 14 Nov 2018, 23:04 |
Joined: 04 Nov 2018, 09:52
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Thanks all, I'll give a few of them a try.
I'm not a fan of muriatic acid, it's really nasty stuff.
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whorrall
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Posted: 15 Nov 2018, 08:37 |
Joined: 08 Nov 2018, 11:51
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Sloffie wrote: Thanks all, I'll give a few of them a try.
I'm not a fan of muriatic acid, it's really nasty stuff. Ain't that the truth!
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MrGiggles
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Posted: 15 Nov 2018, 09:44 |
Joined: 12 Jul 2017, 21:42
Posts: 206
Location: Springfield, MO
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I'll second the toilet bowl cleaner. Make sure you wash it good after.
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LDUBS
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Posted: 16 Nov 2018, 00:09 |
Joined: 14 Aug 2016, 22:25
Posts: 1861
Location: Clayton California
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MrGiggles wrote: I'll second the toilet bowl cleaner. Make sure you wash it good after. Just "flush" it with water! (groan)
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