hull cleaning

[riley4]

I just bought a used fiberglass hull boat and it has some white residue caked on the bottom of the hull. It appears to scratch off with your fingernail and has a shine beneath. What would be a good product to use to clean this stuff off? I think the boat was primarily used and moored in Lake Michigan. Thanks.

 

[orion25]

Re: hull cleaning

Use Starbrite Instant Hull Cleaner. Follow the directions on the bottle. Then apply a good cleaner-wax to the hull to remove any oxidation. If the "chalk" is really bad you may need a rubbing compound to clean it up. Try the Meguiars website for more info..........

 

[WanabeBoater]

Re: hull cleaning

yes Starbrite...followed up by Starbrite Teflon

 

[MikDee]

Re: hull cleaning

Another thing you can try, like a liquid rubbing compound for boats is: marine "MaryKate" brand, "Clean, & Detail" you'll find it at most good boat supply stores.

 

[Scout Sport Fish]

Re: hull cleaning

3M Finess It followed up by 3M wax for lightly oxidized surfaces.

 

[AluminumFalcon]

Re: hull cleaning

spray9 boat cleaner and 3m rmarine gradde rubbing compound..