how do i clean spars/rigging

[mbl]

Hi,

I want to clean my mast and rigging this weekend.
I had thought of using a warm soapy wash but I've read that dish washing detergent contains chemicals that could cause damage.

Are there any recommendations ?
I've got 'turtle' car shampoo !

thanks,
mark

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[malcp]

I've used plain water with perhaps a little boat wash. Wait 'till dry and then clean with white spirit and a clean cloth.

Subsequently I have put on wax polish with success, but this year tried Blakes Mast Care which is a sort of oil based liquid. Need to dry this stuff off after application to avoid getting over your sails. Hopefully the rain won't wash it off, but I've yet to see.

Heard of others applying WD40 with success.

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[Mudplugger]

After you have washed with soapy water, try wiping with a rag soaked in owertrol, dries to a nice shine and lasts for the year.... regards Tony W.

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[starboard]

Wash spars with warm soapy water, dry off then wax with any car/boat wax. As for rigging if stainles give a good clean with warm water and a Brillo pad to remove any surface rust then hose with fresh watr. DO NOT put any oil/WD40 etc as this will ruin sails during the rest of season.

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[oldsaltoz]

Is this mast painted, or anodised aloy?

<hr width=100% size=1> Old Salt Oz /forums/images/icons/cool.gif Growing old is unavoidable. However, growing up is still optional.

 

[funnyface]

Try Scott Oiler here http://www.scottoiler.com/fs365.htm and look at fs365 oil for motorcycles, excellent products from them and I will using this on my boat.

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[Oldhand]

Turtle wash has worked fine for us over 15 years.

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