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Cleaned My Hull
Curt:
Quite a while back I had asked a question about whether I should use a Power Washer to clean the scum off my hull.
Well, this week I decided to try scrubbing it off with a cloth and some cleaning spray that I had on hand.
I tried some cheap window cleaner first. It was a Windex knockoff that came from Dollar Tree. Surprisingly, it worked OK, but I had to scrub like there was no tomorrow (giggle)
So, then I grabbed my bottle of Mighty Tuff from my cabinet and tried that. What a difference! The scum literally loosened up before I could start wiping it off. So when I hit it with a cloth, it only required mild pressure to get it 100% clean.
Here's the starboard side of my hull, before.
And here it is after.
And here's a section of the stern that I took pics of.
Before:
After:
Jig Man:
It did a good job. I use hydrochloric acid on my boat. I just drd the cap, rub rail, sides and trailer. The next project will be the hull.
Curt:
Isn't Hydrochloric acid a bit nasty to work with? I mean, isn't it dangerous?
JackJ:
I wipe mine down every time I pull it out with slick mist. Not always the whole boat since I pull out late at night a lot, but I be sure to get where the scum line would happen. I think the slick mist helps it not stick to it on the next trip. Usually very easy to wipe off.
I also have one of those round mop looking brushes that helps get down there to help save my back and knees.
Jig Man:
--- Quote from: Curt on March 20, 2020, 08:54:52 AM ---Isn't Hydrochloric acid a bit nasty to work with? I mean, isn't it dangerous?
--- End quote ---
. Same stuff as toilet bowl cleaner only a little stronger. I just did the hull. It hadn’t been cleaned for about a year. I sprayed it on gave it a couple of minutes to work then hit it with a quick soap and water. I rinsed it off and it looks as good as new.
Jack I don’t know what slick mist is. I assume it is a wax.. I don’t wax boats. I use Bow to Stern which is a polymer sealant. I got lax with the boat and got some hard water buildup. The hydrochloric acid gets rid of everything. I am retreating everything before it goes back out. Then just a wet rag followed by a dry rag keeps it spotless. BTS only has to be applied occasionally after that.
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