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Author:  zojoe [ Mon Mar 21, 2022 6:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Cleaning
What is the best cleaner to clean hulls?
Author:  dschur [ Wed Mar 23, 2022 3:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Cleaning
zojoe wrote:
What is the best cleaner to clean hulls?


'Bout to find out myself. For the Rotomolded Polyethylene on the wave I am assuming a big pack of geavy duty melamine erasers (aka mr clean will work). probably will use a bucket of 1/4 mr clean and water too

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MR ... UTF8&psc=1

I doubt anything will work on heavily abraded areas , I would not get into material removal myself.

I picked up a 20 old wave over the winter, in great shape - was kept outside for 3-5 years, no beach gouges on the hull. I was gonna clean the hulls, penetrol the mast/rudders and re-rig it, including a new OEM tramp this weekend before our season get in gear. It has IMO a real purdy sail still and I'm looking forward to restoring it - I even picked up a new full set of hull decals while I was at it (dock scrapes).

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Author:  Bob Curry [ Wed Mar 23, 2022 3:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Cleaning
Good luck with the Mr. Clean! I'll be watching for pics of the result. You have a nice looking sail!!!

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Author:  dschur [ Wed Mar 23, 2022 4:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Cleaning
I'll try to grab pics. The hulls are starting off from a good point in my case, the mast/metalwork/rudder frames needs some TLC, hoping 'ol penetrol can help there (it's kept my jeep tip-top for years). I was going to powerwash the sail and then soak it up for a week with 303. The new trampoline and rigging (all was trashed) will do the most to bring it back, IMO.

I need to grab some better before pics when I start I suppose, these are before I stowed it for the winter

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Author:  Bob Curry [ Wed Mar 23, 2022 5:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Cleaning
The one thing you mentioned was "powerwash" your sail. I would recommend not doing that! Mild soap and water with a sponge should work well. The 303 should work with a light coat.
You're right about the hulls having a great starting point!!

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Author:  dschur [ Wed Mar 23, 2022 6:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Cleaning
good tip - I'll leave the powerwash alone - maybe just roll the sail out on the concrete and hit it with a brush and soapy water - I don't need to bust any aged
stitching loose. I'd like to clean the Luff a good bit.
Author:  Bob Curry [ Fri Mar 25, 2022 4:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Cleaning
Ah yes, clean luff! Check your mast luff track for dirt. This is a great area for dirt and daily grime to accumulate.
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