Limeaway and Vinegar did not work

[waterluvr]

Well I tried Lime-away with no luck removing the scum line stain. Then I tried straight vinegar and still no luck.
Do you think Starbrite Hull Cleaner will be any more powerful than those two?
Thanks

[BIGAMIST]

Rubbing compound.

[BigDogIvan]

If It's just a scum line I used some liquid cleaner wax and a Mothers ball. Came right off.

[Ziggy]

try a wax with a cleanser in it....sounds like it sat in the water a long time to make the stain that tough to remove.
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Might even try some WD40 on it.

[Jbb]

Cheapest way to sove your problem
Go to your local Auto Zone
Look for this can.....
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=31628&d=1180053650
This is a mild polishing compound that should easily remove your issue....
Wet and wring out a soft cloth....apply polishing compound.....apply in a circular motion till stain is gone.....wipe with dry cloth......re apply wax to the area.....
In the unlikely event your stain is tougher .....there is a similar can called rubbing compound.....buy it.....repeat above instructions!
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=31629&stc=1&d=1180054001

[Not So Fast]

Two words "SHOWER POWER" good stuff!!!!!!!! NSF

[Schiada76]

I tried most everything, when I realized the brown scum would not come off, I changed my name to Rodriquez and learned Spanish! :D
:D :D :D

[Cheap Thrills]

I've had excellent results with X-14 , it's made by WD-40.
This stuff is HOT, definately don't let it linger on anything for too long.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/X-14.jpg
C.T. :wink:

[waterluvr]

The boat was in the water for 5 days.
I tried Maguiars cleaner wax with no luck.
I will try the polishing compound tomorrow. If this doesn't work I might have to buy a DCB......
I will let you know how it turns out.
Thanks

[RaceFace]

CLR....thats what I've always used. It works great on stainless exhaust tips too!! Your hands tingle a bit after prolonged use....but hell...better than a scum line down the boat and dull exhaust tips!! ;)

[BigDogIvan]

The boat was in the water for 5 days.
I tried Maguiars cleaner wax with no luck.
I will try the polishing compound tomorrow. If this doesn't work I might have to buy a DCB......
I will let you know how it turns out.
Thanks
I had a grub line from the lake and tryed everything untill I put a little grunt with the Mothers ball and the liquid cleaner wax. came right off. SOmetime elbo grease just aint enough. :D

[waterluvr]

BigDogIvan, how does the Mothers PowerBall work? I have seen them before but never really looked into them. Do they atatch to my drill? Any chance of burning my gelcoat?
I may have to learn Spanish ......

[riverracerXXX]

Have you tried a belt sander?....

[fundeck24]

Soft scrub and a soft towel works good on white hulls. You will need to wax it afterwards.

[sleekcraft80]

A friend of mine does a lot of gelcoat work and he recomends 3M Perfect-It 3000 Extra Cut Compound. I get it at a auto paint store. You won't burn thru the gel with this. It does not have grit in it.

[Pussywhippled]

Go dip it in Elsinore for a day, that water will get rid of anything on your gel...

[RitcheyRch]

Ditto that. Cheap and available and at most grocery stores or even Wally World. Spray some on a towel and wipe over the scum. Make sure wipe the area again with some clean water and wax.
Two words "SHOWER POWER" good stuff!!!!!!!! NSF

[halfhers]

The boat was in the water for 5 days.
I tried Maguiars cleaner wax with no luck.
I will try the polishing compound tomorrow. If this doesn't work I might have to buy a DCB......
I will let you know how it turns out.
Thanks
try Simple Green it works, but it takes the wax off also.

[Pussywhippled]

try Simple Green it works, but it takes the wax off also.
Huh, huh, guda huh, he said wax off...

[repo man]

pool acid:devil:

[Tom Brown]

Urine

[lucky]

Well I tried Lime-away with no luck removing the scum line stain. Then I tried straight vinegar and still no luck.
Do you think Starbrite Hull Cleaner will be any more powerful than those two?
Thanks
i rubbed one out with a magic eraser - well i had to rub it a few times ! It was fun rubbing it - I had to apply pressure and get on my hands and knees - at times i had to use both hands ! in the end It was white again :D next time - I'm hiring profesional

[76ANTHONY]

Urine
lmao:D :D :D

[Pussywhippled]

i rubbed one out with a magic eraser - well i had to rub it a few times ! It was fun rubbing it - I had to apply pressure and get on my hands and knees - at times i had to use both hands ! in the end It was white again :D next time - I'm hiring profesional
Huh, huh, guda huh, he said I rubbed one out...

[INSman]

The boat was in the water for 5 days.
I tried Maguiars cleaner wax with no luck.
I will try the polishing compound tomorrow. If this doesn't work I might have to buy a DCB......
I will let you know how it turns out.
Thanks
What body of water caused this bad scum line ??? :confused:

[Racey]

Muriatic Acid!!!
you can find it at any pool supply, Dilute with a little water and put in a hudson sprayer, keep it away from any chrome or anodizing, it wont hurt stainless but will strip either of those, and i would also recommend wearing a respirator or being very very careful not to breath any or get any in your face. but it will do wonders stripping scuzz, also keep the hose handy and running the whole time.

[kcvega]

The muriatic acid works super super easy. Spray on let sit, for a few seconds, then spray off with water. No rubbing should be necessary but do NOT get it on any plastic. It will turn black plastic gray or white.

[Ziggy]

The muriatic acid works super super easy. Spray on let sit, for a few seconds, then spray off with water. No rubbing should be necessary but do NOT get it on any plastic. It will turn black plastic gray or white.
I used Muratic acid to kill the all the Ginsome weeds in my yard...bubble,bubble, fiz,fiz

[Quality Time]

Guys back east use a product called Slimy Grimey to remove hull stains

[watergun4u]

The best thing I have found, and it works great, its; SCRUBBING BUBBLES TUB AND TILE CLEANER, will take it right off!!!!!the stuff is amazing, trust me try it!!!!!!!!!!:D :D :D

[Outnumbered]

Well I tried Lime-away with no luck removing the scum line stain. Then I tried straight vinegar and still no luck.
Do you think Starbrite Hull Cleaner will be any more powerful than those two?
Thanks
Trust me. I used to keep my boat in a slip all summer. Not many people here have done this for any extended period. It is stonger than the other stuff. Wear rubber/latex gloves. It won't hurt your boat. Wipe on, wipe off, easy. Don't use abasive compounds like some people said, they will dull your glass!.
Wal Mart and West Marine has it.
http://www.starbrite.com/Prodimages/81700-HullCleaner.jpg

[Racey]

How bout hydrochloric acid, will this work? :confused:
It's the same thing, just another name for it

[waterluvr]

Success!
I used the polishing compound as was suggested and it worked, I made sure to keep it damp as to not take off too much gelcoat.
If this had not worked I was planning on going to the muriatic acid.
Tomorrow I will wax the crap out of the boat! I will try and post a picture to show the shine.
Thanks for all of your advice.
Oh yeah, I live near Nashville and greatly miss Havasu.
Have a great holiday.:)
CJ

[Outnumbered]

...as to not take off too much gelcoat....
Why would you want to take off any gel coat? Don't be cheap, go buy the right stuff.:rolleyes: