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Thread: road tar and grease

  1. #1
    olbiezer
    hey u calif guys tow a long ways quit a bit..what do u use to clean the road tar and grease off your boat after a long tow? windex is too much like work any suggestions? thanks

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    dmontzsta
    A little bit of engine degreaser if it is bad, but follow it up with a coat of wax.

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    WD40.... cuts thru tar and doesn't hurt paint/gelcoat.

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    WaterBox
    Yup; WD-40 Is the $hit...

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    Cole1313
    I can not rememeber the name of it right now.
    It comes in a clear plastic bottle, the liquid is yellow, and smells like lemon.
    I want to say it is called gook remover. hahahaha

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    olbiezer
    thanks guys

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    PE 316
    KEROSENE works very well also!!

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    Norseman
    hey u calif guys tow a long ways quit a bit..what do u use to clean the road tar and grease off your boat after a long tow? windex is too much like work any suggestions? thanks
    I use WD40 and an assistant on the cars, should work the same on a boat!!
    I try to get the kids to help, but it's usually me alone!

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    BILLY.B
    KEROSENE works very well also!!You hit the nail on the head. Pour a couple of cups into a bucket of warm water and wash you boat. Won't hurt the gel or the paint. Wash it with a car soap after that. You'll have to wax it as the kerosene takes any you had on off. Another tip.... If you have a painted boat, washing it with kerosene once in awhile will do it wonders. It not only takes off wax build up but it keeps the paint rejuvinated in a sense.

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    DUCKY
    Simple Green works well also. Full strength on the bad stuff, diluted for general use.
    A friend uses Coleman "white gas" same as kerosene I guess...

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