Hi all,
What does everyone use to clean that green algae off their boat hull?
that time of year again
What does everyone use to clean that green algae off their boat hull?
that time of year again
Off Topic Boat cleaners
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fishlessam
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Starbrite hull & deck cleaner
I use Kleen-Strip muriatic acid. Spray it on (make sure you're wearing gloves and protective eye wear) and let it sit for 10-15 minutes then spray with pressure washer. I do about 1 square meter area at a time
hvyhaul
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@Wilker Tim the Green low fumes stuff or the typical hi-test stuff?
If low fumes, where do you get it?
If low fumes, where do you get it?
FlyingViking
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Shoot! I tried em all and I can tell you, āmagic eraserā beats all of the sprays hands down! Takes a little more effort but not much!
Letsfish
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And ruin a galvanized trailer.
Heitman
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won't it ruin any trailer?
I do the toilet bowl cleaner mixed 50/50 with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Put in a Windex spray bottle shake up and apply on 3' x 3' areas at a time. Let sit for a few minutes or longer if needed, scrub if really heavy then hose or pressure wash off. My trailer is painted and never had any problems with the paint as I rinse thoroughly after applying to haul and again when rinsing. My haul is fibreglass. Cheap and very effective.
well all you guys are worried about cleaning the bottom of your boat i have a different cleaning issue--- spider poop.I have a covered slip and in the last week they have rained on my fiberglass boat. most household cleaners do not touch this stuff..Any suggestions that will not effect the gel coat???
heres my suggestion as starbrite brand has been around a long time..I used to own a nice fibreglass hull gel coat and used an effective fibreglass creme stain remover ...its not available today..click and read the fine print on those ones below..
www.starbrite.com
www.starbrite.com
heres another starbrite cleaner
Ultimate Xtreme Clean
Starbrite quality care products since 1973 for: Automotive, Marine, Aviation, Motorcycle, Powersports, Outdoor Power Equipment, ATV, Snowmobile, Home Care, Outdoor Furniture, Farm Implement.
Ultimate Fiberglass Stain Remover
Starbrite quality care products since 1973 for: Automotive, Marine, Aviation, Motorcycle, Powersports, Outdoor Power Equipment, ATV, Snowmobile, Home Care, Outdoor Furniture, Farm Implement.
heres another starbrite cleaner
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) are your least harmful bet.Hope this helps
Letsfish
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I dont know for sure. I got it on a few spots of my galvanized. It does not remove it all but I wont risk it again. Boat trailer is a roller. I can get the 24 footer off on blocks and back on with an electric winch. Not that hard if you know how.
hvyhaul
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Keeping my painted trailer wet during cleaning seems to have prevented it from being damaged.
hvyhaul
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I have a tub of this stuff and for
and 
I'm going to give it a whirl.I'll post the results and what I think after the fact.
hvyhaul
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I think I bought mine on Amazon last year.
Their website Slimy Grimy says they have customers in both USA and Canada so maybe they ship themselves or have dealers up here.
I have used every cleaner ,and nothing is better than slimy grimy . Get a cheap little sprayer and mix it with hot water. My boat is in the water for at least 5 months so it gets pretty grungy . The crap just runs off with no scrubbing , miss a spot just do it again , rinse off with a regular hose . The only place you have to scrub is the water line . You can buy the stuff at Proctor Marine and all the rest of the Longpoint area marinas . Itās not cheap but goes a long way .