water spot removal

[2catch1]

I have to admit I never clean our boat! It isn't that old either but I just fish out of it. It is a 2006 alumacraft and I know they use automotive type paint. The water spots are awful. Is there a good cleaner for this? I washed the boat off (finally) and then used a cleaner/wax and it helped but it took forever and was a pain. There has to be a product out there I can just wash off and dry the boat and it won't have all the spots! Same for the outboard of course. Thanks guys. Guess a little care would go a long ways too.

[Morton]

Better check out Larson Sales .... Give Skeeter a yell ....
Morton

You can use CLR or Lime Away household cleaners. I like to dilute the bottle with water to a 50/50 mix. But if you haven't cleaned them for a while use it straight up then rinse it off after. You can pretty much spray it on and wipe it off. Works well on aluminum boats. It will work on glass to, but leaves a white film that has to be wiped off of the glass boats.

[teamlund]

Larsen sales-Restore-----works great!!!

[luveyes]

"The Works" tub and tile soap scum remover. I have heard Skeeters products are spectacular, but not very cheap.

[PromiseKeeper]

try cheap first.......vinegar! Works for me!
Scott

[jet man]

I second the vinegar water and I mix 50/50

[skeeter]

Cheap first doesn't always work. Have to be very careful what you use on your clear coat unless you don't care about your boat much. We have a couple products made for boats and will make them look like new with little effort. Wonderfoam is used to clean the waterspots and scum lines due to water deposits etc. I do my boat in quarters because you only want Wonderfoam to set on boat or motor for one min. So I start off with front quarter of boat. Very important - wet down area to clean first with water. Spray on Wonderfoam and wipe it around so it covers the entire area. Let it set for one min or so and rinse off very well. If you still notice areas that are not clean repeat otherwise continue on to next quarter. When boat is clean and dry shake up your bottle of Restore and spray on boat or motor. Wipe it around (no reason to rub in) with a clean soft rag. As soon as it dries to a haze wipe off with another clean dry soft rag. If you notice any streaks get another rag and wipe it again. The rags do fill up so to speak and when they do you will see streaks. If you have anymore questions please feel free to email again. I have lots of before and after pics if you are interested. By purchasing these products you are also supporting Walleye Central. Thanks Nels AKA Skeeter

[bobberal]

I use Jungle Jake from Fleet Farm. It's 5 bucks a gallon and you apply with a soft brush and let it soak a bit and rinse off. My boat was in water since opening day in Minnesota and just did it last night. Took one hour to clean all the hard water spots and lake slime off.

I have been doing it this way for over 8 years and the paint is still like new. Jungle Jake is non-phospate and biodegradable.

Al

[GMC Jon]

Skeeter's products work awesome with very little effort. The cost per bottle is minimal compared to the cost of the boat, gas, tackle, etc. Plus they look better than new after cleaning with the Wonderfoam and polishing with the Restore. Simply put, very easy to use and work great.