Ground in dirt after haul out

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Propwalk
Propwalk
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91 posts
27 Mar 2015 2:52pm
Hi guys, just had my boat put back in the water after anti foul and other jobs done, I am happy with the work done but the deck is covered with ground in dirt from the yard I've tried c20 truck wash and floor cleaner but none of them work.

Any ideas? it's a Cav 32 fiber glass of course.

Bill
HG02
HG02
VIC
5814 posts
VIC, 5814 posts
27 Mar 2015 6:08pm
Propwalk said..
Hi guys, just had my boat put back in the water after anti foul and other jobs done, I am happy with the work done but the deck is covered with ground in dirt from the yard I've tried c20 truck wash and floor cleaner but none of them work.

Any ideas? it's a Cav 32 fiber glass of course.

Bill



perphaps that creme cleaner similar to Ajax only its a abrasive liquid cleaner just be very careful and try a small spot first

Jif cream lemon thats the one I used had a similar problem after the riggers pull my masts crap every where.

They wont be doing that when my masts go back on I can assure you of that
Jolene
Jolene
WA
1624 posts
WA, 1624 posts
27 Mar 2015 3:51pm
I had a similar problem. The dirt was oily grime from the travel lift. We were tied up along side the travel lift runway jetty and got black **** all over the bottom of our feet from getting on and off the jetty when dropping the mast. By the time I realized what was happening it was too late. I have done my best to remove the grime with truck wash using a scrubbing brush and a h/p washer. A foamer attachment I made on the h/p washer seemed to get the best results with the c20. I've had about 5 goes at it and I reckon it has almost gone, but I might be use to seeing it now.
sirgallivant
sirgallivant
NSW
1531 posts
NSW, 1531 posts
27 Mar 2015 9:36pm
Mine was done four weeks ago by Clontarf Marina and l got it back clean, no problems there. It cost me, though.
If l got to wash the deck l use Palmolive Original or the stuff on the photo. The Palmolive is brilliant to wash dishes with salt water too!
The KoalaKare (Supercheapauto) stuff l wash my bikes and boat deck with, and it works well, whoever never had real heavy dirt on my deck. A bit of scrubbing with a brush elbow grease added helps too.
We got enough pollution in Sydney as it is. My deck sometimes is black from the crap in the air. The Palmolive l use on the hull with success to remove the traces of the Mulligan's stew the boat is floating in.



mike_e
mike_e
NSW
71 posts
NSW, 71 posts
29 Mar 2015 9:30am
The pressure wash will only get rid of so much of it. We used to use this stuff www.whitworths.com.au/septone-hull-cleaner-stain-remover-1l and gumption paste for the tough spots with a white (soft) scouring pad. The hull cleaner has phosphoric acid which also makes for a great foot exfoliant when you are doing the job. You shouldn't be getting your boat back from a yard with a dirty deck. That is a big no-no. Unless you were at a DIY yard & it was you who didn't take shoes off when going onboard. Good luck.
Datawiz
Datawiz
VIC
605 posts
VIC, 605 posts
29 Mar 2015 9:38am
Hi Propwalk,
I've long raved about the effectiveness of SARD soap (in block form) as a cleaner.
Yesterday I used it on the gelcoat of my boat after a week on the hard - scuff marks, grease, old stains. Did a great job.
Rub the soap block on a Scotch Brite pad (maybe a worn one if you think a new one is too aggressive) and use plenty of water.
Let's know how you go.
Allan
aus005
aus005
TAS
514 posts
TAS, 514 posts
29 Mar 2015 10:29am
maybe give it a spray with wd40 try a small bit first but its great stuff breaks down grease and grime
sirgallivant
sirgallivant
NSW
1531 posts
NSW, 1531 posts
29 Mar 2015 10:41am
Be careful with acidic cleaners, they eat away the antifoul as they dribble down the sides and linger in the water before gets dilluted enough and wash away!

HG02
HG02
VIC
5814 posts
VIC, 5814 posts
29 Mar 2015 10:44am
Datawiz said..
Hi Propwalk,
I've long raved about the effectiveness of SARD soap (in block form) as a cleaner.
Yesterday I used it on the gelcoat of my boat after a week on the hard - scuff marks, grease, old stains. Did a great job.
Rub the soap block on a Scotch Brite pad (maybe a worn one if you think a new one is too aggressive) and use plenty of water.
Let's know how you go.
Allan


must give it a try tar Datawiz
Propwalk
Propwalk
91 posts
91 posts
30 Mar 2015 5:44pm
Thanks for the feedback, I tried the Ajax spray and wipe and it dose work I'll get stuck into it on Thursday.

Bill
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HG02
VIC
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30 Mar 2015 10:16pm
Propwalk said..
Thanks for the feedback, I tried the Ajax spray and wipe and it dose work I'll get stuck into it on Thursday.

Bill


just be careful as its all abrasive
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