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Old 04-20-2012 | 08:24 PM
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gunk and a power washer. then white rustoleum.
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Old 04-20-2012 | 08:52 PM
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hell it took my to the South Border detail shop. 40 bucks later shined like a dime in a goats azz.. lol
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Old 04-21-2012 | 02:12 AM
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I use Gunk Engine Degreaser and a scrub brush and then paint it with Interlux Bilge Kote.
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Old 04-21-2012 | 08:54 AM
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x's 2 on the simple green....spray it on...let it sit for a bit...hose it off....its good stuff..
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Old 04-25-2012 | 01:35 PM
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Spectro Motorcycle Wash and a scrub brush.

If you need BilgeKote, I have a new unopened qt for $30.00 shipped.

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Old 04-26-2012 | 08:15 AM
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u wont beleave this buddy told me worked perfect and cheap powder tide and hot water and sponge or mop really works perfect
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Old 04-27-2012 | 06:13 AM
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spray nine ,rags and brush
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Old 04-28-2012 | 09:36 AM
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I used the Castrol Purple cleaner on a 12 year old boat with a soft brush I use on my wheels. Fast and easy it looked like new in 15 minutes.
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Old 04-28-2012 | 10:07 AM
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Castrol Super Clean works good, probably the same as the purple stuff from Home Depot.
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Old 04-28-2012 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by mike tkach
i used a degreaser made by zepp,got it at home depot,very strong chit,made my bilge look like new.
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