Cleaning Gelcoat Queation

[kasey200]

What have you guys done to clean/remove these yellow/brownish stains? In the past on other boats i have used muratic acid however it is temporary and the stains come right back the next time you put it in the water. There has to be a way to re-seal it or something.
Thanks,
Kasey

[brett22i]

FSR (fiberglass stain remover) comes in a blue jelly that is easy to apply and not get all over the place like a spray. Most all boat stores carry it. A good pressure wash should take off what might be left over which allows for new growth to cling too. Always apply a generous amount of wax to any gelcoat that has been stripped with an acid based cleaner.

[jbort]

we use Boat hull wash at start of season to get all the gunk off then wax w Starbrite Premium Marine Polish With PTEF which works great for bulk of season. Any gunk rinses off easy or quick wipe down.

[mjsti]

We use the Starbrite cleaner, followed by polish jbort mentioned above. After pulling the boat from the water, very easy to wipe off any water scum with a regular wet towel, keeps her looking good!

http://www.starbrite.com/productdeta...ull%20Cleaners

[kasey200]

We use the Starbrite cleaner, followed by polish jbort mentioned above. After pulling the boat from the water, very easy to wipe off any water scum with a regular wet towel, keeps her looking good!

http://www.starbrite.com/productdeta...ull%20Cleaners

I wipe meticulously every time my boat is pulled out. I use windex/vinegar solution that works great. This stuff does now wipe off. It's stained. Thank you I will look into the starbrite and the polish.

[thtrog]

The PTEF Starbrite polish will keep the stains from coming back. I've proved this with several owners. Acid wash it as before, then polish with the Starbrite and re-polish in a couple of weeks. If you miss any spots they'll show up and just treat that area. You should be good for the season. Good Luck!

[kasey200]

The PTEF Starbrite polish will keep the stains from coming back. I've proved this with several owners. Acid wash it as before, then polish with the Starbrite and re-polish in a couple of weeks. If you miss any spots they'll show up and just treat that area. You should be good for the season. Good Luck!

cool the muriatic acit / PTEF Starbrite combo is a great solution. It cleaned up well and i've had it in the water several times since and the yellowing/stains did NOT re-apprear!

before


After

[thtrog]

Awesome!

[mjsti]

[laserfish]

Looks awesome. What dilution did you use on the muratic acid? I need to do the same thing.

[lohe]

Nice my first Tige had the stains as well when I got it. Then I used the starbrite and it worked for me.



This was just one stroke of a sponge soaked with it no real pressure or scrubbing.

[kasey200]

Looks awesome. What dilution did you use on the muratic acid? I need to do the same thing.

I didn't dilute it. I put it in a regular squirt bottle and sprayed it on pure. I did however wet the boat down first. If you do it make sure you wear a mask, saftey glasses or some type of eye protection, and rubber chemical/kitchen gloves. This stuff is NASTY! I burns your skin, sinuses, and i don't even know what it would do to your eyes but it would be very bad. Also don't do it when it's windy out.