Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Cleaning

Posted by nvaccaro on 12/08/09 - 5:22 PM
#1

Does anyone out there have a suggestion on what to cleanup a Montauk windshield with? It's been neglected and looks like it has some surface scratches.

Also, what would you use to clean rust stains inside the boat on the fiberglass?

Thanks, guys.

Posted by captaincurt on 12/08/09 - 5:25 PM
#2

Ive used FSR to remove rust on fiberglass with great results .

Posted by RevengeFamily on 12/08/09 - 6:38 PM
#3

DILUTED Muriatic acid will remove rust staining and will not harm the gel coat. READ THE DIRECTIONS carefully...

Not sure what you could use on the windshield...

Norm

Edited by RevengeFamily on 12/08/09 - 7:25 PM

Posted by CES on 12/08/09 - 8:14 PM
#4

Is the windshield crazed and foggy? There are plastic windshield polishes out there, just need to do a little searching. Maybe you could use a product that will restore a cars headlights like this product:

[url]http://www.superiorcarcare.net/headlight-lens-care.html?gclid=CKrK95G_yJ4CFRshnAodz0CZsA

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Edited by CES on 12/08/09 - 8:16 PM

Posted by nvaccaro on 12/08/09 - 8:31 PM
#5

Thanks for the answers so far.

CES, It's not really crazing. It just looks scuffed up but more hazy. I'll take a look at your link. Thanks.

Posted by Tim Erwin on 12/09/09 - 5:32 AM
#6

Barkeepers Friend is an excellent produuct for removing rust from fiberglass and stainless steel. It will be near the other powdered cleaners like Comet in the store. It is in a gold round container.

I'm down here at the Texas coast where the rust is awful. Barkeepers Friend is also boatkeepers friend in my opinion. Give it a try.

Tim

Posted by nvaccaro on 12/09/09 - 3:00 PM
#7

Thanks, Tim, I appreciate the suggestion.

Posted by number9 on 12/09/09 - 9:02 PM
#8

Second the Barkeepers Friend. They recommend to make a paste for removing the rust stains.

Posted by MW on 12/10/09 - 12:16 AM
#9

I would use "Bon Ami" cleanser on the windshield, it's been around for 100 years, and it has'nt "scratched" yet ! Great on "Chrome" too.