Harry S Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Can't find a matching thread so here goes....what do you all use for cleaning black streaks, rust, moss, stains etc from the decks & hulls of your nice white boats? There is a confusing array of products out there at some outrageous prices - any tips gratefully received. Regards, Harry Grubby Boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaptin kod Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Can't find a matching thread so here goes....what do you all use for cleaning black streaks, rust, moss, stains etc from the decks & hulls of your nice white boats? There is a confusing array of products out there at some outrageous prices - any tips gratefully received. Regards, Harry Grubby Boat Oxalic Acid - Available from a Chemist in crystal form, mix with water but be carefull as it is classed as a poison !!!. Cleans GRP a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Can't find a matching thread so here goes....what do you all use for cleaning black streaks, rust, moss, stains etc from the decks & hulls of your nice white boats? There is a confusing array of products out there at some outrageous prices - any tips gratefully received. Regards, Harry Grubby Boat Oxalic Acid - Available from a Chemist in crystal form, mix with water but be carefull as it is classed as a poison !!!. Cleans GRP a treat. For mold and rust stains I have found Cillit Bang great and it's available in most supermarkets. Mad Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 For moss and mould, a stiff brush is all I need, but rust is very difficult, it's 'soaked' in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Best stuff for rust marks especialy on stainless steel is Rubarb leaves. (no custard required) Works a treat. Coddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Best stuff for rust marks especialy on stainless steel is Rubarb leaves. (no custard required) Works a treat. Coddy Your dead right and guess what's in Rhubarb leaves? Oxalic acid! Mad Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Alun J, are you growing Rhubarb in your garden? if not you should be PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Alun J, are you growing Rhubarb in your garden? if not you should be PJ OK who's gonna do the horse manure and rhubarb joke then? Mad Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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