Boat Cleaning
 

I'm relatively new to boating and I want to know how you clean your
boat properly and economically. Now I love my boat, so I'm willing to
pay a little extra for my baby, as long as it's worth it. If anybody
knows any good sites, products, etc. that could help me out, it would
be greatly appreciated.

On 14 May 2005 13:13:23 -0700, "AuricSpectre" wrote:

I'm relatively new to boating and I want to know how you clean your
boat properly and economically. Now I love my boat, so I'm willing to
pay a little extra for my baby, as long as it's worth it. If anybody
knows any good sites, products, etc. that could help me out, it would
be greatly appreciated.

Get yourself some boat cleaner and a brush. I like the brushes with the long
handles sold at West Marine. I also use Simple Green. For real bad spots some
*light* rubbing with a little soft scrub. I wash it after each use. Flush the
engine after each use also.
--
John H

"All decisions are the result of binary thinking."

Auric,
I am a former service manager turned salesman at a large
dealership in Arkansas. There are sooooo many products out there it's
hard to give good advice without knowing what, in particular you need
to clean.
For general washing a mild detergent like dishwashing liquid or any
good carwash solution is fine. For vinyl there are special cleaners and
protectants. My favs are McGuires products available at most marine
dealers. Do Not use any Armor All on your vinyl! Believe it or not that
stuff sucks the very life out of your seats! It only works if you apply
it regulary and forever! For tough mildew stains on seats, especially
after being covered all winter, I've found about the best is Tilex you
can get at any grocery store or WalMart. It has bleach in it but will
not discolor your carpet. Whew! See, I told you this could get long!
Anyway, I like McGuires stuff for exterior too. Oxidation is pretty
easily removed with their Color Restorer, it has a very mild abrasive
that brings the original color back out. And then there are polishes
for shine and waxes for protection. Their Quick Wax is pretty handy,
just spray on and wipe it down. Holler if you'd like to know about
anything else specific! Lake Rat

On 14 May 2005 13:13:23 -0700, "AuricSpectre"
wrote:

I'm relatively new to boating and I want to know how you clean your
boat properly and economically. Now I love my boat, so I'm willing to
pay a little extra for my baby, as long as it's worth it. If anybody
knows any good sites, products, etc. that could help me out, it would
be greatly appreciated.

I use plain pld dishsoap. On the tough stuff, I use Comet and a
Scotch-bright pad.

Me and the wife
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