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new owner, need maintenance/cleaning advice
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I do all my own maintenance and cleaning and try to keep my '88 squeaky clean so here is my choice of products for an old boat.
Blue Coral car wash from Walmart. Takes off the dirt without touching the wax.
Super Clean from Walmart. It takes off everything including wax and skin so you better wear gloves and not inhale the fumes. It says biodegradable on the label. It will make your bilges look new.
Whink from ACE hardware. It takes off rust stains real fast with no damage to the gelcoat.
WD-40 from Walmart. I buy it by the gallon. It takes off most grease and scuff marks and is a necessity on any boat.
Soft Scrub from the grocery store. It's mildly abrasive and takes off anything that WD-40 won't touch.
3M Cleaner Wax from West Marine. Seems to last quite long in the Florida sun.
Trewax from West Marine. Tough to apply but is an even longer lasting wax with lots of carnauba.
Tilex from the grocery store. Stops mold and we have lots of it in Florida. Probably not the best for vinyl cushions but nothing else works as well.
A square bucket and a good scrub brush from West Marine. Not too stiff or too soft. Shurhold 2110 Hammerhead is my favorite.
Capt. George
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RE: new owner, need maintenance/cleaning advice - by Uhehner - 04-23-2017, 10:36 AM

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