cleaning transom

[kashurst]

back end of the boat is getting a bit sooty. I thought it would wipe off easily - but it doesn't!
any top tips or cleaning ungents for the lazy boat owner. (its 35 deg C here today a bit too hot for elbow grease)

 

[markc]

I have used this stuff in the past - easily gets the soot off, but also wax/polish too. No elbow grease required!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Comma-TRC5L-Traffic-Remover-Curtain/dp/B0051238TC

 

[Freebee]

I used" traffic film remover " and a pressure washer that is used to clean trucks but if you get some try it on a small patch first its strong stuff

 

[Poignard]

CIF

 

[David435]

Whatever cleaner you decide to use apply it with a high density melamine sponge, sometimes referred to as magic sponge. You will soon notice the lack of effort required.

 

[petem]

Cif and Magic Sponges are both abrasive I believe. Considering it's quite a nice / newish boat, I think I'd be looking for something a bit gentler.

Pete

 

[longjohnsilver]

I used" traffic film remover " and a pressure washer that is used to clean trucks but if you get some try it on a small patch first its strong stuff

Yes it's excellent but used neat will turn white grp yellow until washed off. I'd recommend watering it down at least 50:50.

 

[Nick_H]

Any household degreaser, or same packaged for marine such as Muc Off, Simple Green etc. Fender and Tender cleaner is often the same stuff, the Wurth product works well and is sold in Spannish chandleries.

The proper solurion is to polish and wax the transom of course, but I wouldn't bo doing that in 35 deg temps either!

 

[Momac]

I would use Virosol (diluted)
http://www.cloverchem.co.uk/2013/uk/product_detail.asp?prod_code='326'&range_sub='30'

or Silky Cream Cleaner (made in Yorkshire and quite cheap ). Probably the better bet for carrying in your luggage to a hot country
http://www.silkyleisure.co.uk/Products/silky-cream-cleaner/

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[dj43]

Any cheap car shampoo , apply neat onto a long handle soft cleaning brush and wipe off, rinse off after, when possible top up polish then wax ,

 

[rafiki_]

I use cheapo Aldi caravan cleaner and a brush.

 

[Sneds]

Cheap and Rafiki don't really gel you know
But I know the stuff and it's great

There is a product called elbow grease, really, and it works wonders

 

[rafiki_]

Cheap and Rafiki don't really gel you know

:encouragement:

 

[rich]

I use Soltron in my fuel, the transom stays clean.

 

[chrishelen]

I use oxalic acid to get rid of the yellow staining on my hull. Seems to work on the sooty bits as well.

 

[rafiki_]

I use oxalic acid to get rid of the yellow staining on my hull. Seems to work on the sooty bits as well.

You will need to re-wax after oxalic use, to protect the Gelcoat.

 

[QBhoy]

Oxalic acid and then a wax.