3/3/2023 0 Comments On off hull cleaner![]() Other benefits are improved performance and reduced fuel consumption. VS721 will reduce the attachment of marine growth and seal the pores in the fiberglass to protect against osmosis blisters. You can apply one now and the second in the spring before launch. ![]() and then protecting the bottom with VS721 Bottom Coat. I recommend that you deep clean the bottom with Boat Scrub to remove any residue, scuffing, oxidation etc. After cleaning the marine growth and stains, it makes sense to protect your boat against reoccurrence of attachment of algae, zebra mussels, barnacles etc. Algae Strip can darken stainless or bronze and can corrode aluminum. If your boat is aluminum or if you have metal parts that you are trying to clean, including the propeller, or painted lower units of stern drives or outboards, I suggest that you use Algex as it is intended for cleaning metal without damage. You should still protect your trailer as all heavy duty cleaners can cause damage to the bunks and finish. It has other advantages of being safer to use and can be sprayed on as well as applied with a paint roller. ![]() It works just as well but takes a bit longer (30 to 60 minutes instead of 15 to 30 minutes for Algae Strip). It is more environment friendly but not so aggressive. It is a new formulation that uses organic salts instead of acids. It also biodegrades rapidly when reacting with marine growth or when rinsed with water so although the active cleaner can cause damage to your trailer the effluent will not and will not damage the environment.Īnother alternative for cleaning the bottom is Green Genie. Dollar stores sell inexpensive plastic sheeting used as drop cloths for painting which will work for this purpose.Īlgae Strip works very aggressively to remove marine growth from fiberglass but is inhibited so it will not damage the fiberglass. Once you have the trailer lifted off the bunks, you can protect your trailer with plastic sheeting or plastic garbage bags. The solution is quite simple and is covered at some length in another section of this blog under “Getting Under the Trailer Bunks”. Besides cleaning the bottom of your boat, you have two other issues one is protecting the trailer against damage and the second is cleaning the parts of your boat that are resting on the bunks. Use protective plastic cover on trailers to avoid damaging metal surfaces.Algae Strip is an acid based fiberglass boat cleaner and if applied or dripped directly onto the bunks or the trailer will cause damage.On aluminum hulls test a small area before applying.Take precaution to prevent spills, drip[s, or overspray on areas not being treated.Once stains and deposits are removed, wash the entire hull with any Starbrite Boat Wash.If large amounts of deposits remain, several applications and some light scrapping may required.After a few minutes, most surfaces should be clean and ready to be rinsed off.Foaming indicates the product is working, keep applying to maintain foaming action.Keep the deposits and stains wet and foaming with the product.Apply to the dry hull surface using a natural bristle brush.Pour product into an open plastic container.Stains and deposits above the water line may be removed while boat is in water.Allow marine deposits and stains to dry thoroughly.Remove boat from water and knock off large marine deposits.Removes deposits, scum line, and rust stains.Minimize your time spent cleaning with Starbrite Ez-On Ez-Off hull and bottom cleaner. Ez-On Ez-Off is safe for use on fiberglass, wood, iron, painted surfaces, and rubber inflatables. This is a quick way to clean your boat without the need for hard scrubbing. Formulated with a special buffered acid that is safe for your boat but loosens tough marine deposits and stubborn stains. Starbrite Ez-On Ez-Off is an easy to use hull and bottom cleaner that leaves your hull looking fresh. Starbrite 92800 Ez-On Ez-Off Hull & Bottom Cleaner
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