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C-WEED
Joined: 14 Mar 2004 Posts: 338 City/Region: New Brockton
State or Province: AL
C-Dory Year: 2000
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Weed
Photos: C-WEED
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Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 9:05 pm Post subject: Bar Keepers Friend |
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I read where Bar Keepers Friend works wonders on the colored strip on the boat. I need to remove oxidation and water spots. I can't find the stuff locally.
http://barkeepersfriend.com/products.htm
The website has many products. Powder? Liquid?
Which one is everyone using?
Thanks. _________________ Chris |
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snal
Joined: 13 Aug 2006 Posts: 524 City/Region: Asheville
State or Province: NC
C-Dory Year: 1994
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: Thelma Lou
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Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 9:54 pm Post subject: |
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I used it on the whole exterior of our boat...found it at Lowes...powder form like Comet. Worked great in combination with a Scotchbrite scrub pad. _________________ Snal~
(Larry and Jo)
1994 C Dory 22 Angler (sold 2012)
Currently looking for a steal of a deal on a 25' "Thelma Lou II" |
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CAVU
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 665 City/Region: Spokane
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2002
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: CAVU
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Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 10:00 pm Post subject: |
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In my neck of the woods I get it in any supermarket. It is near the comet and other cleansers. A note of caution on the Scotchbrite pads-some of them are very coarse and aggressive and easily remove gelcoat if used with much pressure. _________________ Ken Trease
22 CD Cruiser, CAVU
Twin 40HP Hondas |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20813 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 1:44 pm Post subject: |
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The principle ingrediate in Bar Keeper's friend is oxylic acid, along with some milld abrasives. I would really be careful using a scotch pad with BKF--on shiney Gel coat. I use it on the deck and floors, then use woody wax or traction wax on the deck.
For the hull, I like one of the very mild rubbing compound with soft cloths, and even the color stripe will come back very well with these. It it is really bad, then 3M Finesse it is a good compound to use, with a power buffer. Then a good boat wax--such as Colinite Fleet wax.
Zud is very similar to BKF. I agree that most grocery stores have BKF--may have to look around a bit. Our Win Dixi, Ralphs, Food World, Albertsons and Wal Mart all carry it. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
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C-WEED
Joined: 14 Mar 2004 Posts: 338 City/Region: New Brockton
State or Province: AL
C-Dory Year: 2000
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Weed
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Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 11:16 pm Post subject: |
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All this time I was looking for it to be in a tin can like auto paste wax. Just as Snal said it's right next to the comet cleanser at Lowes.
Thanks for the additional info, Bob. It's a job I always put off but it needs doing. |
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RJD Wannabe
Joined: 16 Jun 2007 Posts: 244 City/Region: Elk Grove
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Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 11:42 pm Post subject: |
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It comes both as a powder (like Comet) and as a liquid in a bottle like a dish soap. The BEST for stainlees steel pots and pans. Have used it for more than 10 years. It's very inexpensive, I just get it by the case. An overnite soak is stronger than anything my wife can burn. _________________ Soon to join C-Dory owners
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Jeff Brigner
Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Posts: 378
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Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 11:58 pm Post subject: |
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I can't believe that BKF would be good for any gel coat or painted finish. I would think it would make oxidation worse and permanently damage the finish. I believe it has bleach in it.
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Captains Cat
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 7313 City/Region: Cod Creek>Potomac River>Chesapeake Bay
State or Province: VA
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C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Captain's Choice II
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Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 10:43 am Post subject: |
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Not to hijack this thread but someone said that BKF works on stainless. My "Stainless" on the cockpit rails (1 1/4") on CAPTAIN'S CAT have little "rust" marks on them and particularly the bolt heads that hold them to the gunnel.
Any ideas on these things? Apparently stainless aint. Have read other threads about the chinese version....Maybe they have lead paint in them?
Thanks! _________________ CHARLIE and PENNY CBRAT #100
Captain's Cat II 2005 22 Cruiser
Thataway (2006 TC255 - Sold Aug 2013)
Captain's Cat (2006 TC255 - Sold January 2012)
Captain's Kitten (1995 CD 16 Angler- Sold June 2010)
Captain's Choice (1994 CD 22 Cruiser- Sold Jun 2007)
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snal
Joined: 13 Aug 2006 Posts: 524 City/Region: Asheville
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C-Dory Year: 1994
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: Thelma Lou
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Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:34 am Post subject: |
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I wet the boat, soaked the scotchbrite pad, sprinkled the BKF on the pad, and this pretty much removed any oxidation, scum line, black marks, and actually gave the gelcoat more of a shine than it had in most places....but mine was badly oxidized. It did a great job of bringing back even shades of color. |
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flapbreaker
Joined: 26 Jan 2005 Posts: 878 City/Region: Hillsboro
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Playin' Hooky
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Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 1:30 pm Post subject: |
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Captain's Cat wrote: | Not to hijack this thread but someone said that BKF works on stainless. My "Stainless" on the cockpit rails (1 1/4") on CAPTAIN'S CAT have little "rust" marks on them and particularly the bolt heads that hold them to the gunnel.
Any ideas on these things? Apparently stainless aint. Have read other threads about the chinese version....Maybe they have lead paint in them?
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I use a metal corriosion block on my stainless stuff that want's to rust. http://www.boatersworld.com/product/179110044.htm It's good stuff. Also woody wax is good for metal and fiberglass. The corrosion block is more of a sprayable oil type substance. |
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Doryman
Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Posts: 3807 City/Region: Anacortes
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C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
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Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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flapbreaker wrote: | I use a metal corriosion block on my stainless stuff that want's to rust. http://www.boatersworld.com/product/179110044.htm It's good stuff. Also woody wax is good for metal and fiberglass. The corrosion block is more of a sprayable oil type substance. |
I was told to use a product for stainless passivation (can't find the thread now). It doesn't work so I guess I will try this stuff. Maybe someone can explain to me what passivation is and when should I use a product for it.
Does this stuff do the same thing as Boeshield?
Warren _________________ Doryman
M/V Lori Ann
TomCat 255, Hull #55, 150 Yamahas
Anacortes, WA
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flapbreaker
Joined: 26 Jan 2005 Posts: 878 City/Region: Hillsboro
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Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 5:59 pm Post subject: |
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I use the 4oz pump version of corrosion block. I don't use it on all bright work. Just screws, bolts, grounding blocks ect. However after reading their website I might try wiping some on my radar arch ect...
Here's a link to their site explaining why they think it's great.
http://www.corrosion-control.com/corrblock.html
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teflonmom
Joined: 16 May 2004 Posts: 415 City/Region: Red Lion
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Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 9:18 pm Post subject: Bar Keepers Friend |
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I have used BKF on all my boats. It really works well on all the metal parts. It is really neat to use on SS steel sinks makes them look like new.
I will try it on the dark blue color stripe on my 22. It has a lot of hard water spots from this summer on the Erie Canal. I will just use a some sponge-I would think the Scotch Brite may be too harsh.
Fred, Pat, and Mr. Grey (the Cat) _________________ Pat & Fred Messerly |
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