Seastoke
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So what split for ,canvas and teak.
Patio magic what mix
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snowbird30ds
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4 parts water to 1 part patio magic seems ok for canvas.
maby
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That's what I've used with significant success. Do be aware that it is pretty toxic to marine life until it has had a time to dry out and weather for a while - probably best to hold off using it until there is a dry period of several days forecast...
ST840
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Silly question alert ..... what’s this for (the mix) ??
Seastoke
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Boat canvas
ashtead
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Seems an unusual time to be using it now (unless somewhere emerging from winter maybe? but a lesser mixture has worked on ours decks after winter if left for a while so you might try say 6 to 1 and report back ?
Seastoke
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Thanks guys , I just had a bit of green on teak and covers on the fly, as we will be putting winter covers on soon , I did not want to take them off in April and find green mildew.
ST840
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Yes I realised that but for what, cleaning ??
I’ve never heard of this method is all .
I’ve never heard of this method is all .
petem
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Yes, cleaning. Removes the green algae that can form on covers.
For teak, I'd have thought that a simple scrub with some water or washing powder would be a better solution for those cant can't be arsed to clean it properly.
For teak, I'd have thought that a simple scrub with some water or washing powder would be a better solution for those cant can't be arsed to clean it properly.
Momac
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Not at all.
It help prevent green algae from developing.
maby
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I think there's a subtle difference between the action of Patio Magic and more traditional "cleaners" - Patio Magic does not remove anything - apply it to canvas with algae and you'll still have canvas with algae - but it will be algae that are now dying - a week later they will be dark dust that fades away - and the canvas will not grow any more for several months.
alt
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Nope. I apply this time of year and again in April.... results in no green on the boat or canvas all year! When we take the boat out for the winter (see below for today's shot!), after cleaning, we apply Patio Magic (note: we remove the canvas and put on the Cranchi supplied one) to the whole boat.... no green all winter!
Then, after her spring 'spruce up', we again apply Patio Magic... again, no green.
NOTE: We are on a fresh water lake, moor in a quaint little harbour close (as in 5 metres away) to trees, so the green loves us!
mjf
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I use Wet and Forget on canvas and Patio Magic on non teak decks.
Momac
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Why?
Are they not different brands of the same thing?
BruceK
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I use Wet and Forget too. It's reassuringly expensive and rich in promises. It worked well, had great longevity and didn't destroy my canvas. So is it better? Not worth changing mid stride to find out if the cheaper alternative is as good.
Momac
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I have not used wet and forget. But only because I haven't found it available locally.
I have used patio magic on canvas, teak, GRP , conservatory roof, tarmac driveway, tiled roof and also on the patio.
I used some wilkinsin own brand stuff which was okay.
I have yet to use the equivalent product which was from Aldi.
I have used patio magic on canvas, teak, GRP , conservatory roof, tarmac driveway, tiled roof and also on the patio.
I used some wilkinsin own brand stuff which was okay.
I have yet to use the equivalent product which was from Aldi.
longjohnsilver
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I had new covers made recently, I asked about using patio magic on them to remove the green. I was told it’s fine, the main problem is the use of bleach based products.
Dino
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Hi folks,
I read this post a few weeks ago with interest as my boat is kept in a very leafy marina and it gets very green in the winter. I have a Broom with teak decks and I will also do my dads Dutch steel cruiser. I was wondering what the best application method is?
I was thinking of waiting for a dry windless day and use a garden sprayer. Mix 4 to 1 and spray the whole superstructure and decks and allow to dry.
Will that work okay?
I read this post a few weeks ago with interest as my boat is kept in a very leafy marina and it gets very green in the winter. I have a Broom with teak decks and I will also do my dads Dutch steel cruiser. I was wondering what the best application method is?
I was thinking of waiting for a dry windless day and use a garden sprayer. Mix 4 to 1 and spray the whole superstructure and decks and allow to dry.
Will that work okay?
Momac
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Yes
.... providing no rain falls until after it has dried off , preferably for 24hrs.
Dino
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Perfect, thanks Martyn
