Cleaning Bilge
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Cleaning Bilge
I'm working on my winter project and I'm trying to clean out the bilge brfore reinstalling motors.I have scrubbed and degreased ,but fiberglass seems to be stained from years of being soaked with oil.Any ideas as how to remove these stains and return it to its original white,or does it need to be sanded and painted?
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Re: Cleaning Bilge
Try FSR(fiberglass stain remover) or some good old fashioned Ajax with bleach on a stiff brush. If that doesn't work, prep it, prime it and Awlgrip it. It will be bright shiny and super easy to keep clean.
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Degrease it and slap some bilgekote paint on it. Then it will be easier to maintain.
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I tried the ajax today and it worked out great.I would love to paint but since you only see about 8.875 sq. inches of the bilge when the motors are installed I figured I would spend the money else where.Thanks for the suggestions.
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Re: Cleaning Bilge
Originally Posted by nordic95
I tried the ajax today and it worked out great.I would love to paint but since you only see about 8.875 sq. inches of the bilge when the motors are installed I figured I would spend the money else where.Thanks for the suggestions.
Thanks Anthony
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Originally Posted by nordic95
I tried the ajax today and it worked out great.I would love to paint but since you only see about 8.875 sq. inches of the bilge when the motors are installed I figured I would spend the money else where.Thanks for the suggestions.
Thanks Anthony
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I never had good luck keeping mine white looking. I'm with you. With the very little that shows, I just keep it clean.
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As long as you have the motors out I would paint it. It doesn't cost that much. Your time will be the biggest expense. I did mine last year. Here's a before and after shot.
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Originally Posted by Dave M
As long as you have the motors out I would paint it. It doesn't cost that much. Your time will be the biggest expense. I did mine last year. Here's a before and after shot.