Yellowing fiberglass

[laker]

I guess checkmates are know for having fiberglass yellow. We had this once before and a detailer used a cleaner to get rid of and then waxed. I have not been able to get hold of the detailer to find out what they used.

Does anyone have any thoughts? THe boat is not dirty I washed it and it is still just yellow.

Thanks

[mosi]

If you are talking about yellow water stain.....
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......Sno Bowl toilet bowl cleaner-------wipe it on and let it set a couple minutes........ hose it off........TAH DAH!!!

[laker]

I guess it could be a water stain. It only sat in the water for three days. I washed all the scum off but what causes it to yellow like that? Thanks for the tip. I was just amazed how fast it all yellowed. It was like overnight.

[H2Xed]

Sno bowl will fix it up quick. Hose it off well, it is strong stuff!

[LA69MM]

Star brite hull cleaner or Zing bottom cleaner should bring it back white. Use a polish and not a car wax on the hull as they can yellow.

[laker]

So does the wax cause it to yellow? I used leverage the last time. I was just real surprised how quick it yellowed.

[bjcox579]

we boat in the Mississippi and we use biokleen products it works great.

[LA69MM]

I just heard that some of the auto waxes with carnuba can yellow on the gelcoat, but I don't think they were talking waterline issues. I think a general yellowing of the hull in the sun.

[RP MCMURPHY]

careful when using the sno bol. Don't get around any stainless steel, it'll cause it to rust. sno-bol or muratic acid (better since it doesn't make stuff rust) can cause the gel-coat to become porous or rough after a while which may explain why it got yellow so quick. This area might need buffing. Does wax come off easily with no blotches? If so it doesn't need to be buffed.

I find the best way is to mix muratic acid and lake water in a spray bottle, spray on, wipe with rag and then rinse.

[bajaholic]

Yes, to the can it yellow in just a couple of days. Our boat is only left in the water when we use it for weekends etc, then back to storage. This being said, I also try and wash off the scum line every morning, it is amazing how bad it can get and how fast. (Love those raft ups!)

Anyway, I cleaned it up yesterday after we pulled it out and yes, the yellowing line was there.

I use the "The Works" tub and tile cleaner, spray it down, take a soft brush or sponge and off it comes. (I like this stuff because it is made for fiberglass and stainless, so it cleans very well and we don't have to worry about staining etc.) I do this first before we actually wash the boat with soap and water. I don't know if it really makes a difference but it seams to make the regular cleaning MUCH easier.

We also use the Bio Clean quick detail after it is all dried. Makes the boat just Shine!!! We are always being asked if it is a brand new boat?

[MackDad]

Totally with Bajaholic on this. For past 17 yrs or so...we pull the boats then wipe 'er down with "The Works" Tub and Fiberglass cleaner (green labeled cleaner). Once the entire waterline has been wiped down, the stain is gone and ready to be washed with soap and water. [smilie=appl] Don't know about your whereabouts, but on the IL River, the stain sets in overnight pretty quickly, so this process works slick...takes about 2-3 <root> beers to get her clean..:mrgreen:

[the bear]

So does the wax cause it to yellow? I used leverage the last time. I was just real surprised how quick it yellowed.



Its probably from not being able to piss all the way past the boat.....you need a stronger pump or longer hose.....[smilie=291.gif]

[mosi]

yepper.......the Works is just as good as Sno Bowl........


they do the job in minutes and I have NEVER seen any type of damage what so ever, and I have been using them for decades.

Like I said before.....wipe it on and wait a couple minutes....spray it off.

I use a $4 sponge mop that you can get at the Dollar store to apply. You can usually get all the way under the boat without getting your knees dirty.

[Cain8768]

we boat in the Mississippi and we use biokleen products it works great.

that stuff is great!

[laker]

http://www.theworkscleans.com/toiletcleaner.html

Is this the same "the works" also when I search for Bil Clean I came up with a bunch of different products. Where are these two purchased at?

Thank you

[bajaholic]

Yes the tub and tile cleaner is the stuff we use... It can be purchased at walmart, or any grocery store. Watch your local adds, this is a product that goes on sale regularily.. I think the last time we picked some up, it was on sale for $.99/bottle. (I bought a whole case)

[Shallow Minded]

Just wanted to chime in on this...after reading this thread about 18 times, I bought a bottle of several different cleaners including Sno-bowl, Zing, The Works and CLR. My boat had a pretty good stain from the last few trips out and I wanted to check things out for myself.

Without a doubt, The Works tub & tile cleaner was the best. One bottle covered my entire hull and I was very happy with the results. Thanks for the tip, Brian!

[SO'M BEACH]

What is the best product for removing the chalky white crust that forms on a drive. I believe it is lime from water evaporating from the heat of the drive. I have hear that Lime-A-Way works to remove this, but just curious if there is anything else out there that works better. I know a drive shower will help prevent this. That may be a spring purchase.

[Titan912S]

Years ago when I bought my old Bayliner it had a solid yellowish bottom from sitting in the water too long. I took every cleaner I had in the house out to the boat, sprayed a spot and put the bottle in front of it. The Works was by far the best.

I've been having problems finding it lately. Wal Mart in Osage Beach has The Works toilet bowl cleaner, but not the spray bottle (I did find it once this Summer and bought everything they had). I had been using Best Working cleaner from the Dollar Store. It says it's the same stuff and I can't tell any difference.

With 8 boats, I go through a LOT of the stuff.

[tko232]

We use Crest White Strips.

We buy them by the case at Sams Club.

30 minutes twice a day for 2 weeks.

Walla!!! The Boats looks brand new!!!! ;)

[bajaholic]

Years ago when I bought my old Bayliner it had a solid yellowish bottom from sitting in the water too long. I took every cleaner I had in the house out to the boat, sprayed a spot and put the bottle in front of it. The Works was by far the best.

I've been having problems finding it lately. Wal Mart in Osage Beach has The Works toilet bowl cleaner, but not the spray bottle (I did find it once this Summer and bought everything they had). I had been using Best Working cleaner from the Dollar Store. It says it's the same stuff and I can't tell any difference.

With 8 boats, I go through a LOT of the stuff.

Bought a new bottle last weekend, Walmart had the Works tub and tile cleaner in the spray bottle (what we use) but was $3.19/bottle, then we went to HyVee they had it for $2.69/bottle. I only bought what we needed because the lady said it should be going on sale next week?

[MAKESMEHAPPY]

How often are you guys using the Works? I only do it usally once a year in the fall before wax. Sounds like some are using it alot more

[bajaholic]

I only splash our boat when it is being used (long weekends) and I do not have a lift, this being said... By the end of a weekend, sitting in the water, there is always a line on the side and especially dirty underneath. So, each time I pull the boat out, we wash it and use quick detail, before it goes back in the building.

It also keeps my exhaust tips, drives etc looking like new. On usage, sometimes it is very light, other times more, depends on how long the boat was in the water and if we went to a raft up or not. (regardless, the larger the boat, the more it takes)

So basically every time.... I have been wondering for those that keep their boats on lifts, if the "daily" shower cleaner would work and then follow up with the quick detail. The daily stuff sure works good on our shower doors at home. And what is a boat, fiberglass...hmmmmmmmm?

[MAKESMEHAPPY]

Ours stays on a lift, we just scrub it down with water after every use. I was just worried what the works would do to the gel if used alot. I will say that stuff kicks a$$ cleaning everything

[nmocean]

I was told the boat yellows from using acid on the hulls it does something to the gel. I use slimey grimey on mine biodegradable and a garden sprayer.

[Fever]

What is the best product for removing the chalky white crust that forms on a drive. I believe it is lime from water evaporating from the heat of the drive. I have hear that Lime-A-Way works to remove this, but just curious if there is anything else out there that works better. I know a drive shower will help prevent this. That may be a spring purchase.

I have always used Muratic acid. you can buy a gallon cheap, mix is 50/50 with water( don't stand directly over the container), spray it on and/or apply with a toilet brush. rinse and you're good to go. be careful where you do this, it may kill the grass. Sounds pretty harsh, I know, but that's about all that Ducky's is, of toilet bowl cleaner. I have stainless props and haven't had any issues.

[RP MCMURPHY]

yon't have to worry about your stainless as long as you rinse good which is waht yu should do on the fiberglass to. I would also try a different wax. I wouldn't wax the hull of your boat. Only the hull-sides and top-side. But that is a different thread all together.