Yellow algae color

henrx

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Jul 20, 2011
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i bought a used boat in florida and there is this yellow, water line coloration that doesn't come off with bleach, is there some other chemical or do i just have to paint over it?
 

NYBo

Admiral
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Oct 23, 2008
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Re: Yellow algae color

Try something with oxalic acid, like hull cleaner or toilet bowl cleaner (read the label).
 

reddogg

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Jun 3, 2011
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Re: Yellow algae color

Professional toilet clenser (muratic acid and hydro acid) work well, also works well to kill any mold on the hull.

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DuckHunterJon

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Re: Yellow algae color

How about a light rubbing compound to cut it, followed by buffing.
 
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