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Old 05-23-2020 | 07:21 PM
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What's everyone using? I've always used Power one. What's the latest and greatest?
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Old 05-23-2020 | 07:33 PM
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the works tub and shower cleaner. cheap and you can get it at the grocery store.
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Old 05-23-2020 | 07:39 PM
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Then buff and wax the bottom to seal the pores of the gel
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Old 05-25-2020 | 07:01 AM
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Biokleen’s fiberglass and rv cleaner. I use it on a boat that is kept in a seasonal slip, that has no bottom paint. 1-2 applications and its done, looks like new
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PowerOne is still the best bang for the buck . . . .been using this stuff for years works best on a dry surface. i would use boat for the weekend and shoot it on monday with a spray bottle then hose it off with some soapy water after it does its thing. Watch it on aluminum trailers though its acidic for those not familiar with it

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Muratic Acid in pump garden sprayer. Spray on and then hose off after 30 seconds.
It does not play well aluminum either and the fumes suck.
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Old 05-26-2020 | 05:47 AM
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Ringo gel is great as well.. but as stated above any of them leave the gel porous and the stains will come back faster.
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Old 05-26-2020 | 07:40 PM
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Muratic Acid in pump garden sprayer. Spray on and then hose off after 30 seconds.
It does not play well aluminum either and the fumes suck.
i think the works uses phosphoric acid which is a little easier on aluminum. doesnt seem to bother my manning aluminum trailer, but a good whiff will still burn your lungs.
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Old 05-26-2020 | 07:41 PM
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i ceramic coated one side of my boat last year (three coats). seemed to help allot vs the uncoated side.

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Old 05-26-2020 | 08:18 PM
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I'm thinking about having the bottom painted black then I don't have to worry about it. Lol
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