TOPIC: Cleaning the bottom

Cleaning the bottom 13 years 7 months ago #25905

randyr Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 73 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	Does anyone have any good ideas for cleaning the dried scum off the bottom of an aluminum boat? I have tried the obvious things like aluminum cleaner and 3M pads and even things like urinal cleaner and toilet bowl cleaner. The scum is lasting longer than my patience. Thank you, Randy Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Cleaning the bottom 13 years 7 months ago #25909

Neil Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1997 Karma: 65 Thank you received: 1	Scotchbrite pads and vinegar. Neil Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Cleaning the bottom 13 years 7 months ago #25920

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we use a produc called "purple power"too get the black streaks off of our camper and other things,just wear a water proof glove if you use it full streangth,it will hurt your skin.
its the only thing that works on the black streaks,so ill bet it would work on your boat too.neil im going to have to try some viniger on them too,i never thought of tat,john

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Re:Cleaning the bottom 13 years 7 months ago #25921

Neil Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1997 Karma: 65 Thank you received: 1	Vinegar and scotchbrite works well on aluminum. Green scotchbrite is really aggressive and the red brings more of a lustre. You may try oven cleaner as was suggested here in some earlier posts. Neil Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Cleaning the bottom 13 years 7 months ago #25946

DaveK Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 210 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	If the boat is upside down, you can lay wet towels on all the affected areas to soften it up. You may have to do this for a few days, then use the stuff the others suggested. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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