Hull Cleaner

TestEngr

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I'm looking for a good hull cleaner that'll take care of the bottom of a boat that's obviously been sitting in the water during the season. I've heard some good about Slimy Grimy. Does anyone have any opinions on this cleaner? How is it applied / removed? Does it work?

Thanks:confused:
 

Fireman431

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Re: Hull Cleaner

Never tried that. StarBrite Hull & Bottom cleaner works very well also.
 

paultjohnson

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Re: Hull Cleaner

Ive been using Slimey Grimey ever since I saw the marina on the St Croix river pulling slipped boats out in the fall. Turned the grungy white hulls back to snow white. Its awesome. All it is I believe is oxalic acid. I buy it in a tub, looks like a cool whip tub, Its a white crystel that you mix with hot water. its hard on the hands, wear gloves. Spray or brush it on , let it work. rinse. If you believe in wax you will have to re-wax... Bottom line is the oxalic acid works, ok to use on colored boats too.
 

four winns 214

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Re: Hull Cleaner

I use SeaSense hull cleaner. Available at a reasonable price at Wal-Mart. I pour it in an $8 tank sprayer and apply it with that. I spray it on, let it work for a minute or two and then brush it off with a soft rectangular brush fitted on the end of a telescoping pole. After that, I rinse well. Works like magic.
 

airdvr1227

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Re: Hull Cleaner

It's not so much the cleaner as it is the contents. You'll want to check for a hull cleaner that has oxcalic acid as an ingredient. Save alot of elbow grease.
 

Brewman61

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Re: Hull Cleaner

Save a lot of elbow grease and money. Mix some muriatic acid with water 50/50. Works like a charm, and it's cheap. Last time I got a gallon of muratic for about $3, makes 2 gallons of cleaner, I usually use less than a half gallon per season.
 

Perlmudder

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Re: Hull Cleaner

Save a lot of elbow grease and money. Mix some muriatic acid with water 50/50. Works like a charm, and it's cheap. Last time I got a gallon of muratic for about $3, makes 2 gallons of cleaner, I usually use less than a half gallon per season.

x2.
 

calvinator

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Re: Hull Cleaner

x4 50/50 muratic acid. Wear a mask, mouth/nose filter, eye protection, gloves, and cover up.
 
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