Acid clean-up on outdrive

[andrewterri]

Not sure if this post belongs here or in the resto forum. our family took our boat on a 600 mile round trip to get it acid washed. Couple questions, is there anything I need to do to the outdrive since they acid washed it as well as the hull? I washed the drive heavily with water and it got a good washing from the rain during the trip. Also, anyone know a trick to get the remaining buildup off the side of the boat, its right at the waterline and the acid and bleach did not get it off. Only thing I know of is 50/50 water and vinegar. Its a magic solution for many things.

 

[Scott Danforth]

sno bowl toilet cleaner from the dollar store

 

[wahlejim]

Outdrive: Now would be the time to prime and paint any areas that are missing paint. After an acid wash, oxidation builds pretty quickly so you may have to clean it again

Remaining grime: Any acid cleaner will do (including vinegar, but vinegar is pretty mild and I would not cut it downwith water), it may take a few applications but as long as it bubbles when going on, its doing its job. Follow with a good wax when you are done.

Just a side note: I wouldn't make a 600 mile round trip for someone to wash my boat with the same stuff I can pick up at the dollar store. With the money you would save by doing it yourself, you can pick up a nice little power washer to help you out. Acid washing the hull and outdrive with the right chemical, a pump sprayer, and a pressure washer takes less than an hour and less than $5 worth of chemicals.

 

[tacx]

Muratic acid for the side of the boat IF IT IS FIBERGLASS . read the instructions on the bottle .

 

[1979 Quartermasters]

Starbrite hull cleaner got most of the algae, but the ring at the water line was very stubborn. I tried many things, But Lysol toilet bowl cleaner was by far the best. Just ran a bead of the cleaner over the problem area, and as it ran through it, it bubbled and took it with. A mild wipe with a scrunge and we were back to shiney gel-coat.