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mthoodskiguy
Joined: 14 May 2019 Posts: 13 City/Region: Marquette
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 16 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Compass Rose
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Posted: Thu May 16, 2019 5:50 pm Post subject: Cleaning and buffing |
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We just got a little 16ft cruiser. Its real dirty and I need make her all shiny and new looking eh.. So the question is whats the best products to use when going about cleaning a c-dory. Thanks folks:) |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20808 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Thu May 16, 2019 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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Soap and water go a long way to start. If there is some mold, we will either use specific mold abatement products, or just add a few ounces of "chlorox" to the soap and water.
If there are rust stains, or stains along the waterline, which don't come off with soap and water, I use oxalic Acid. You can get the granules from any paint or big box hardware store. Make a saturated solution--wear nitrile gloves to protect your hands (eye wear to protect your eyes). You can buy stain removers, but they all contain oxalic acid. I do use Bar Keeper's friend for some deck stains--it has a very mild abrasive, along with the oxalic acid.
There are a number of cleaners, if it is just dirty, Any of the auto cleaning waxes can do a simple and quick job. Collinite mades a great line of products for cleaning and waxing. Colinite 920 fiberglass boat cleaner followed with a good coat of Collinite Fleet wax 885 is a very durable product.
If the gel coat is heavily oxidized then you have to consider more drastic measures. A severe oxidation might require wet sand paper, starting at 800 grit up to 2000 or 3000 grit. I much prefer compounds. 3 M makes good ones" Start with 3 M heavy duty compound, purple container "Perfect it", There is a whole series of "Perfect it" thru polishes and even wax. I have used the 3m finesseit system up thru the polish and then Collinite Fleet wax. Some use Meguiar’s Marine/RV Pure Wax Carnauba Blend,
Some people swear for and others swear at polymers like PolyGlow. I suspect that the cabin top and eyebrow of my current boat had that done....
The buffer makes a lot of difference. If you have to do heavy cutting, a constant speed 6 to 7" buffer makes a lot of sense. The Makita 9237CX3 for a bit over $200 is probably the best tool. I happen to own a Porter Cable which is similar.
A wool pad, and ability to clean it regularly with muffin pad cleaning spur is essential for the cutting phase. Some use foam pads of different qualities.
My boat is at a place where I just wax it 2 to 4 times a year, after a go over with a cleaner. I have several random orbital buffers--cheap--which I use for application and then the cleaning--wax application and then buffing. _________________ 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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Home port: Pensacola FL |
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BrentB
Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 4419 City/Region: Greenwood
State or Province: IN
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Posted: Thu May 16, 2019 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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A good cleaning with hot soapy water. Change it often
Tough spots will take more time or another cleaning agent or compounding
I like Woody's Was on SS fittings but other products are available. If not heavily oxidized, I use a cleaner and wax product (any name brand) then a top coat of wax either of liquid or paste wax like Collonite
Then clean windows with window cleaner and apply rain X
I like 303 vinyl cleaner then use protective agent but any of the name brand items work will
I use a microfiber wash mop and lots of microfiber towels
If really bad, hire a pro then DIY is easy
When all ship shape, use a wax friendly boat soap. Some soaps will remove wax
It might take several cleanings over months to make shine.
Tools like a good orbital polisher and pads are free if DIY. LOL _________________ Brent Barrett |
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BrentB
Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 4419 City/Region: Greenwood
State or Province: IN
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Posted: Thu May 16, 2019 10:26 pm Post subject: |
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West Marine has a big sale going on now and lots of cleaning and maintenance items on sale |
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Pacificcoast101
Joined: 29 Sep 2007 Posts: 717 City/Region: Torrance
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: No Pressure
Photos: No Pressure
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Hewbs
Joined: 08 Aug 2018 Posts: 21 City/Region: Eagle River
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Señor
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jakevolvo@yahoo.com
Joined: 07 Jul 2018 Posts: 74 City/Region: Orting
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1986
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: C-Told Ya So
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Posted: Thu May 16, 2019 11:55 pm Post subject: |
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3m 05954 heavy duty compound. It's amazing and FAST |
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cmetzenberg
Joined: 04 Jan 2014 Posts: 367 City/Region: Santa Barbara
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Kanaloa
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Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 12:21 am Post subject: |
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I do not dispute any of the above, but I would like to add one suggestion. a few years back i started using salt-away for my final rinse off after washing; it make s a huge difference. No water spots and it always looks shiny. _________________ Conrad Metzenberg
07' Tomcat 255 "Kanaloa"
87' Boston Whaler Guardian 17 (BlackFlag, 03-14)
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Posts: 3372 City/Region: SW Michigan
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: SoBELLE
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Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 1:36 am Post subject: |
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Pacificcoast101 wrote: | ... Lysol toilet bowl cleaner is the easiest and best ever! I spray it on, brush for a minute or less, rinse it off and it looks better. ... |
I also use Lysol toilet bowl cleaner to get the organic staining off the hull of my boat. Works great. |
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mthoodskiguy
Joined: 14 May 2019 Posts: 13 City/Region: Marquette
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 16 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Compass Rose
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Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 10:08 am Post subject: |
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thanks so much all you c-dory loving folks... I don't have waterline issues its more of a storage dirt and mold issue:) Going to pick up some toilet bowl cleaner and gonna give her a giant scrubbing this afternoon. All gonna clean all the ss up as mentioned above as well.. I will be sure to post a couple before and after pics... Thanks a ton folks!!!!
THIS INFO IS PRICELESS!! |
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Pacificcoast101
Joined: 29 Sep 2007 Posts: 717 City/Region: Torrance
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: No Pressure
Photos: No Pressure
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Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 11:47 am Post subject: |
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Get the non-bleach version! |
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BrentB
Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 4419 City/Region: Greenwood
State or Province: IN
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Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 12:50 pm Post subject: |
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For mold and mildew, add a cup or two of bleach to 5 gal bucket of hot soapy water and scrub well and keep wet for 15 min or more to kills the microorganisms. May need to repeat . Clean all surfaces, remove as many items as you can, and let the boat dry outside in the sun or use a fan |
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