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| Author: | french829 [ Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Cleaners for wiping down boat that won't remove wax? |
We typically take our boat out of the water after each use (or at least after the weekend). We always wipe it down and clean it on the trailer before putting it away in the garage. I typically spray the boat with Meguiars Quik Clean Marine or similiar product as I wipe it down. I also found a great product for cars called Ice made by Turtle Wax. I am curious what others recommend--particularly products that won't remove all the wax. Our new boat is the full black color band--so cleaning will be essential since everything will show. Any suggestions? Thanks! |
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| Author: | 230 Mike [ Wed Mar 10, 2010 11:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaners for wiping down boat that won't remove wax? |
I've always liked the Quick Clean Marine myself. |
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| Author: | Rob [ Wed Mar 10, 2010 11:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaners for wiping down boat that won't remove wax? |
I've used the quick clean. Worked pretty good. Still had issues with hard water stains. (Black color band too) Someone suggested somewhere the boat bling "Hot Sauce" and that stuff is fantastic. I swear I only washed the boat 2 times last summer, the rest of the time was q quick wipe and she looks like new! |
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| Author: | french829 [ Thu Mar 11, 2010 1:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaners for wiping down boat that won't remove wax? |
Thanks for the input. Anyone familiar with the "Ice" product that I mentioned. It leaves an incredible shine, but I'm wondering if I am helping or hindering the wax? I don't want to strip it all off. |
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| Author: | pet575 [ Thu Mar 11, 2010 1:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaners for wiping down boat that won't remove wax? |
I use a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water. Haven't found it strips wax and it does well on hard water stains. A lot cheaper, too! |
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| Author: | french829 [ Thu Mar 11, 2010 1:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaners for wiping down boat that won't remove wax? |
I'll have to try that. The price sure sounds right. I just found some info on Turtle Wax Ice Detailer on the web and it says it contains carnauba. I have read here on some of the wax posts that carnauba can yellow gel coat over time. Not sure if that is true or not--but I don't really want to take chances, so now I really will be trying some new things. |
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| Author: | qweedqwag [ Sat Jun 12, 2010 10:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaners for wiping down boat that won't remove wax? |
I use ice as wel,l cleans the heck out of water spots and stuff works well and doesn't take the wax off. Mike |
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| Author: | txvista [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 8:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaners for wiping down boat that won't remove wax? |
I use Serious Marine Cleaner. |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 8:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaners for wiping down boat that won't remove wax? |
This is fantastic stuff.  Quote: Designed to quickly remove dirt, grime, water spots and other fresh contaminants while adding deep gloss and long-lasting polymer protection. Use on all surfaces of your boat, including gel coat, metal and clear plastics to create a just-washed appearance. Once applied, this specialized detailer with Hydrophobic Polymer Technology™ will help to repel water in order to reduce drying time and water spot etching.
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| Author: | french829 [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 11:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaners for wiping down boat that won't remove wax? |
Thanks all for the responses. I have been using the Ultimate Detailer product that Cap'n posted and it seems to work about the same as the Ice, so I will probably stick with that for awhile. |
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| Author: | SeaBoo [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 8:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaners for wiping down boat that won't remove wax? |
pet575 wrote: I use a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water. Haven't found it strips wax and it does well on hard water stains. A lot cheaper, too! +1 That's all I use during the summer (boat in a slip). Cheep, effective, environmentally friendly and works on everything (windows, rubber, upholstery, hull). |
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| Author: | DanW [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 8:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaners for wiping down boat that won't remove wax? |
SeaBoo wrote: pet575 wrote: I use a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water. Haven't found it strips wax and it does well on hard water stains. A lot cheaper, too! +1 That's all I use during the summer (boat in a slip). Cheep, effective, environmentally friendly and works on everything (windows, rubber, upholstery, hull). The regular Turtle Wax Ice works great on cars. I use it on my vehicles, and it works better when appllied in direct sunlight. The hotter, the better! It can also be used on rubber, decals, and plastic trim, so I'd imagine it would be perfectly safe for gel coat. I'm not sure it would remove wax, but it isn't designed to go over wax or strip it, so I don't know. I've used 303 protectant on my fiberglass boats in the past, and it works extremely well. I never waxed them, but just used 303. After applying, you wipe it off with one stroke, with a damp towel, then go back over with a dry towel. The gel coat then becomes amazingly slick, and beads water as well or better than any wax. To be honest, it goes on just like ICE. |
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| Author: | pet575 [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 10:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaners for wiping down boat that won't remove wax? |
Yep, I use 303 about once a year as well. Good stuff, but expensive. |
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| Author: | 95fxdl [ Fri Jun 25, 2010 8:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaners for wiping down boat that won't remove wax? |
Anyone heard the urban legend of Pledge? Never tried it myself, read it on another forum. New boat owner here, don't want to make any mistakes, but also a tightwad. Thanks, Dennis |
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| Author: | lownslow200 [ Sun Jun 27, 2010 9:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaners for wiping down boat that won't remove wax? |
The 50/50 mixture, is that for all cleaning needs or is it used along with a soap or other product. Thanks |
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