Fiberglass Cleaner

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I have more then several areas on my non-skid fiberglass deck that are very dirty. I have tried cleaning with FSR fiberglass cleaner and black streak remover with no real success. What do people recommend to make the fiberglass deck shine?

JHC
Legacy 32 - Endorfin
Newport, RI
 
Well, it's nonskid, so I don't know how much you want it to shine. But you could try to clean it with Barkeepers Friend and then use Woody Wax nonskid deck wax.
 
Magic eraser. I just cleaned my swim platform with it amd it removed some very stubborm black marks in no time. Quick rinse and it looked almost new.
 
Clorox cleanup. Worked better than Starbrite non-skid cleaner. Make sure you rinse well.
 
Starbright Non-skid Deck Cleaner with Mr. Clean Magic Eraser for any marks the deck cleaner didn't remove.
 
Another vote for Starbrite Non-skid deck cleaner - follow the directions! for heavier stuff in the non-skid, we've had success with Soft Scrub w/ bleach and a stiff bristle brush . . . I know a detailer that uses that abrasive powder for pots and pans (I've got a brain fart as to the name!) and a brush. Of course, both soft scrub and abrasive powder will take off wax, so you need to protect it after you're done.

I found that, the easist way to clean it is to try and keep it clean in the first place!!

good luck.
 
I've had great luck with Aurora Boat Scrub. Sans that, Flitz works very well too. Just be sure to put something back on it as the gelcoat's pores will be wide open once you're finished. I stick with Aurora Sure Step, but many on this forum like the Woody's product.
 
Thanks for the great advice. I guess I have to get some of that Starbrite stuff!!!!!!

JHC
Newport, RI
 
Jo-Max, Bleach and water in a sprayer. Let it sit, then brush the stubborn spots and rinse. If that doesn't do it you need some type of abrasive cleaner like Soft-scrub or a oxididize remover wax with a buffer to cut through the gel coat.
 
Wesley's bleach white that you use on your white walls or white lettering tires. Spray it on, let it sit a minute and spray off... a little brushing if it is bad...washes right off. I use it on my swim platform and works great.
 
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Originally posted by Good Grief

. . . I know a detailer that uses that abrasive powder for pots and pans (I've got a brain fart as to the name!) and a brush.
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You are referring to Bon Ami. It does NOT remove boat wax or open up the pores on the fiberglass. You don't even have to wash it off. Just rub until it is clean and shiny.

If all else fails, I use acetone. Then I wash with soap and water and rewax/polish the area.
 
we used bon ami on jet aircraft windshields. i use simple green works wonders.

Then i also used CLR works great. Gotta buy stuff till you get the stuff you like.
 
Thanks, Flutter - I was thinking of the generic "Scowering Powder" . . . I would think Bon Ami fits the bill.

I'm not sure about using a buffer on non-skid, Mabbot - on MY non-skid, you'd rip-up the buffing pad long before you finisned the platform; or worse case, you'd 'take down' the non skid and make it more 'skiddable'!
 
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