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Thread: Stubborn Water Stains
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10-18-2010, 01:58 AM #1Member
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Stubborn Water Stains
I was waxing my boat this weekend, getting it ready for the winter when I notices little water stains on the boat. I was wondering if there are any products out there that can remove these stains without using a powerful compound that may harm the boat`s gel coat paint .
These stains can be easily remove on my windshield with windex or other glass cleaners.....but a glass cleaner does not remove water stains on the boat pain..... Buffing with wax did not help either. Any Clues ?????????
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10-18-2010, 05:33 AM #2Senior Member
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Vinegar is the most versatile cleaner I know. Seems to be good for everything. It's PH is typically good for breaking up hard water spots
If not, I'd jump to a cleaner wax. If that doesn't work I think you'll need a compound.
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10-18-2010, 01:49 PM #3Member
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Thanks Cham, I will try that. Anyone out there use other products for their water stains???
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10-18-2010, 02:15 PM #4
Try this if you can find it.
This is an awesome produce, used up a bottle this summer, can't buy it in Canada any more.
http://www.duckyproducts.com/2004 MOBIUS LSV
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10-18-2010, 03:56 PM #5Member
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Thanks, That is exactly what I was looking for. Now to find a dealer that ships to Canada...Thanks a million.
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10-19-2010, 01:06 PM #6
I second the vinager. Works like a charm and have not seen any negative effects so far except you end up craving pickles for about a week!
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10-19-2010, 02:24 PM #7Member
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Good one !!!!!!!!!!! Pure vinegar or mixture vinegar and water ???
Last edited by 4fish4; 10-19-2010 at 02:27 PM.
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10-26-2010, 01:33 PM #8
I think I used a mixture of 40% vinager 60% water mixed in a 1.5 gallon bucket. I just kept dipping the rag in, straining as much as I could and then wiping down the boat. You can tell if the mixture is right almost right away. I second the waxing suggestion. I give mine a vinager bath and put it away for the winter. I tend to see more water spots as I walk past it every day and I break out a smaller mixture of the above and just wipe them off. When summer arrives, I wax the boat before we take it out of the garage.
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10-26-2010, 04:39 PM #9
Mineral content varies from lake to lake. Some spots are almost impossible to get out without using a power buffer/polisher with a cutting compound. Fortunately most lakes are not like that. I'll second Ducky waterspot remover. It hasn't failed me yet from getting the hull and brightwork spotless
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10-26-2010, 04:44 PM #10
What zip code do you guys need it shipped to? I don't mind helping someone out if I get paid back actual expenses. The boat shop by my house carries Duckys.