Need Input... Fiberglass Cleaner...

[TORQUE THIS]

Just picked up a 1990 Sea Ray. The fiberglass has very little oxidation but is VERY dirty and will not come clean with just soap and water. I tried a small spot with some SoftScrub and it really didn't make a difference.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[daquilina]

3m Makes A Great Cleaner/polish, Available At West Marine Stores.

 

[midlife crisis]

Meguirs sells a 3 part kit with Restorer, Polish ( That I believe is 3M Microfinishing compound) and a Wax at West also.

Using all 3 in the correct order made my 85 Wellcraft look better than new. I used a 6" buffer, and very pleased.



Of course I tried to shortcut by going with first one step... then 2 of the 3 ( in various combinations). . finally I gave in to following the directions. But after all that work, she only needs wax from now on.

 

[TORQUE THIS]

OK, tried the acid wash for the hull, worked on the scum line, but nothing else.

Next I tried Flitz, nothing. Then on to straight bleach gel, nothing. Last thing I tried was 3M Cleaner/Wax for Heavily Oxidized Surfaces. Worked OK, but there is still dirt that can be seen.

 

[Todd T]

use sno-bowl toilet cleaner. You'll be amazed.

 

[KBennett]

use sno-bowl toilet cleaner. You'll be amazed.

I would use Lime Away(thick kind if you can find it). Sno-Bowl is a little harsh in my opinion but the effects are probably the same... removing hard water deposits.

 

[TORQUE THIS]

It's just dirt and grime, no hard water spots...

Another site I go too, someone suggested using Bars Keepers Friend.