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Alyssa Jean
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 2375 City/Region: Guemes Is.(Anacortes)
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: Alyssa Jean
Photos: Anna Leigh and Alyssa Jean
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 12:55 pm Post subject: Cleaning the none-skid surfaces |
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The bow of Anna Leigh sticks out about 4 feet from the boat garage and in the future I will cover the bow portion during the winter months. I have stains from leaves, cedar boughs, and what appears to be insect poop. Little black spots about 1/8" or less. Of course a lot of these are on the none-skid. I was able to remove the stains from the leaves etc. but not the black spots.
I have determined that very hot water loosens it, Wound steam cleaning fiberglass do it any harm. Keeping away enough distance that you wouldn't be hitting it with superheated water, but still close enough to heat the spots and remove them.
Any ideas? I have tried a stiff brush with Barkeepers Friend, a little denatured alcohol on a spot. _________________ David and Kate
Alyssa Jean 16 Angler
Anna Leigh 22 Cruiser Sold 2005
Anna Leigh 25 Cruiser Sold 2014
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Doryman
Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Posts: 3807 City/Region: Anacortes
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Lori Ann
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 1:04 pm Post subject: |
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David, I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings, but check out this thread. Is that where you got the idea to use Barkeeper's Friend?
Warren _________________ Doryman
M/V Lori Ann
TomCat 255, Hull #55, 150 Yamahas
Anacortes, WA
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sportner
Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 386 City/Region: Buckeye
State or Province: AZ
C-Dory Model: 26 Osprey
Vessel Name: Glory Days
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 2:27 pm Post subject: |
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David, I hope its not the fungus talked about above, your description could be spider poop. Its not real easy to remove but it does come off. I have alot of stain removers, I can't seem to pass one up, you know the regulars: 409, Simple Green, Soft scrub, mineral spirits, Bug & Tar remover, Rust remover, etc.. I've got more, I try them all and then combinations, the other day a product called Kaboom! was the only thing that would work on yellow stains I had near the waterline. Keep trying and keep us posted on your success or failure.
See you at Lopez. _________________ RUSS & TONI |
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drjohn71a
Joined: 15 Jul 2004 Posts: 1820 City/Region: Wichita
State or Province: KS
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Tom-a-Hawk
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 3:08 pm Post subject: |
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Dave,
This is the umpteenth time I've mentioned this organic stain remover, but so far it seems noone else has tried it.
There is a bar soap for artists called "The Masters Soap" which can remove set oil, acrylic, casein, etc., paint from brushes and your hands or clothes. It is gentle like aloe, seems like some seaweed base. Scrub a nail brush on the bar and scrub the stains. It takes grease, ink, indelible pen, etc., off skin easily. It costs about 3-4 dollars in the art solvent section of Hobby Lobby, Michaels, and most art supply stores.
Maybe that would work for you.
John |
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DaveS
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 3204 City/Region: Arlington
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Shift
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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sportner wrote: | a product called Kaboom! was the only thing that would work on yellow stains I had near the waterline. |
David, in the Army this product was more affectionately known as "C-4" _________________ Dave S.
"Sea Shift"
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Alyssa Jean
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 2375 City/Region: Guemes Is.(Anacortes)
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: Alyssa Jean
Photos: Anna Leigh and Alyssa Jean
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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This is not the fungus stuff. It scrapes off with a finger nail and cleans up from the flat gelcoat with a little work. The problem is the stuff that is in the none skid. I got the word on Barkeepers Friend I think from DaNag Bill. |
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jimandlaurie
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 565 City/Region: Puyallup
State or Province: WA
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 8:27 pm Post subject: |
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A Good Brush too.... _________________ Commodore Jim & Adm. Laurie
Former C-Dory Christener.
2004 C-Dory Skiff- Little Poit Dhubh
2005 C-Dory 25 Cruiser -sold 2103
2002- C-Dory 22 Cruiser- Sold 2005 |
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Swee Pea
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 402 City/Region: Bath
State or Province: NC
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Swee Pea
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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Try this site http://www.auroramarine.com/ and look for a product called Sure Step. There are also some cleaners to prep the surface and clean the no-skid surface prior to application of the Sure Step. May be what you are looking for.
John
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Cfoster
Joined: 28 May 2006 Posts: 56 City/Region: Louisville
State or Province: KY
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 8:59 pm Post subject: Try Spray Nine |
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It's the best cleaner I've ever used on a boat. It works great on vinyl surfaces too. Don't bother with the "marine" version. The regular works great. I think you can get it @ Lowes or Home Depot. It is also one of the best disinfectants available. It is both viracidal as well as bacteriacidal. Be sure to keep it away from food! _________________ USCG 50 Ton Inland Master w/Towing
MMSI #338079033
2008 Grady White Tournament 225
"There is nothing-absolutely nothing- half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats."
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