Oxalic Acid

[graham]

Posted this on pbo but so chuffed with it I posted here as well.

Have just finished cleaning the hull with Oxalic Acid and a coat of hull polish. A few stubborn bits will need wet and drying but a huge improvement.

Banjo will now point 10° higher and do an extra knot and a half. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Before

After

 

[Csail]

Awsome result. i will have a better look tomorrow. hope you wore gloves?

 

[graham]

Cheers Andy . I had gloves,probably should have had goggles as well,I had a half gallon plastic bottle of fresh water in the dinghy to pour on myself if I got burned.

Theres a little bit here and there that I may have to use some fine wet and dry on but overall Im really pleased.

 

[Sneds]

I got a MOBO could do with a polish /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[graham]

I would drive over and do it for you but my aching arms couldnt cope with doing another boat. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gifDoing it afloat from in the dinghy doesnt make it easy.

 

[quimby]

Don`t worry soon have it back to Bristol Channel brown next week! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[jamesdestin]

Why not tip what's left in the Bay and do us all at the same time? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif But seriously - she looks great

 

[clarinettist]

Looks great. Is that acid readily available?

 

[graham]

web page

You can get it from these guys by post.

 

[Csail]

Or your local chemist..... I buy a big tub for a few quid.

 

[Csail]

Ahaaa.....thats why there are dead fish in the bay! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[bluedragon]

Sorry for late post...been away a lot recently. I got oxalic acid in a 1kg container from Fiddes Wood Care, Brindley Rd, Cardiff, Tel. 029 2034 0323 (off Penarth Rd, near the pump house). Can't remember the cost, but not too pricey as I recall.