After boating spray wash help
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Topic: After boating spray wash help
Posted By: rmaytee
Subject: After boating spray wash help
Date Posted: August-29-2016 at 6:34pm
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I'm looking for a good spray/cleaner for the water spots for use when we pull off the lake. I had some "Babe's Spot Solver" that came with the boat when I bought it about 6 months ago, but I have run out. I really want the best bang for the buck. I know there are some really expensive products out there that I don't care to spend my money on, but I don't want to use vinegar either. Just something my guests can use to help clean up after a day of use. FYI, I use my boat in the Utah mountain lakes, so it only gets use from April to October. When it is in use, I use it between 1-2 times a week, with a few long weekend uses in there. I don't know if it matters to know how long it will sit between use, but I thought I would throw that in there in case it is helpful info. Somewhat related topic; I would love to know if anyone has any suggestions on how to get my tower shiny again. I have looked at the hardware stores to see if they have a powder coat polish, but I can't find anything. http://s146.photobucket.com/user/rmaytee/media/9083694E-A93B-4DA0-8011-C069D08FBF7B_zpszdh0bdn4.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- Y2K SAN |
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Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: August-29-2016 at 9:29pm
| I use Babes Boat Bright (different from Spot Solver) for quick wipe downs. You can save a few bucks buying it by the gallon, and refilling the little spray bottles. |
Posted By: Blamey
Date Posted: August-29-2016 at 9:31pm
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Babes, Boat Bling Hot Sauce, Spotless and vinegar are all popular options. No sure which is the most cost effective other than the vinegar. ------------- 96 Super Sport Previously: 95 Sport Nautique, 1980 Ski Supreme |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: August-29-2016 at 10:16pm
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Dude you have a Super Air on a tandem trailer with chrome wheels... Babes spot solver 8 - 9 bucks a bottle and your trying to compare for the best bang for your buck.....REALLY!!!!!! |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: August-29-2016 at 10:25pm
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^^ pretty much spot on what I was thinking. ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-29-2016 at 10:34pm
Maybe it's the Mormon influence out there of seeking economical products? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
gun-driver wrote:Posted By: rmaytee
Date Posted: August-30-2016 at 12:16am
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Take it easy there. I hadn't heard anything on what was out on the market. Just hoped for some good opinions as there are several products out there selling for way more than they are worth. I mean "best bang for the buck" is kind of my motto for the boat as a whole. Otherwise I'd have a brand new one. I'm on a budget, but I do want to take good care of the boat, as we hope to keep it for quite a while. We love it. ------------- Y2K SAN |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: August-30-2016 at 1:04am
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Don't worry CCF is where spend thrift inboard boaters feel at home. Just happened to get a 20% off promo email from Babes: * Hurry Offer ends September 9, 2016. Promo code: Summer2016 
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Posted By: TedR
Date Posted: August-30-2016 at 11:43am
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This is pretty good stuff, and it does not break the bank:http://www.jjvsbest.com |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: August-30-2016 at 2:23pm
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I would put a good coat of Collinite paste wax on it, then wipe it down while its still wet you should be good to go. Works well on mine. http://www.collinite.com/marine-wax/" rel="nofollow - http://www.collinite.com/marine-wax/ |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-30-2016 at 2:37pm
http://www.jjvsbest.com" rel="nofollow - Direct link for Ted ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: JPASS
Date Posted: August-30-2016 at 3:35pm
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I'd continue using what you're using. Boat looks great. ------------- '92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: August-30-2016 at 3:40pm
Totally Agree 
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Posted By: rmaytee
Date Posted: August-30-2016 at 3:49pm
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Thanks. I'm very happy with the gelcoat. I have only had it 6 months though, and would like to keep it up, That's the reason for the post. There are a couple spiderwebs I plan to take care of in the next year or two. Upholstery work will come first though. ------------- Y2K SAN |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: August-30-2016 at 4:08pm
Best part of your plan is right there, lol Collinites is the best stuff going, good coat of that and a wipe down at the end of the day, bam!! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: scottb
Date Posted: August-30-2016 at 4:17pm
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I like the Babe's products, but I hate having to use the Spot Solver to remove the water spots and then use the Boat Bright for the cleaner/wax application. I prefer to use the Boat Bling Hot Sauce because it is one application that removes water spots and includes the cleaner/wax treatment, too, and it is also available by the gallon. |
Posted By: AAM196
Date Posted: August-30-2016 at 5:57pm
| +1 for the collinite and wipe down as soon as you pull out of water. But based on your photo... keep doing what you are doing! |
Posted By: DayTony
Date Posted: August-31-2016 at 2:14am
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Collinite is a great wax. but at the price i wouldn't wipe the boat with it every time you use the boat. it is a wax and will continue to protect as long as you dont use a wax cutting soap to clean. I just recently started using collinite but I only applied it once at the beginning of the season and once midway but it got a lot of use. But in between fishing trips I use or-pine(the green not the yellow) which has wax in it and will not remove wax. the yellow does not have wax in it. but it has very good stain removing qualities and can be applied with a soft scrub brush. takes dried blood stains out of non skid without much elbow grease so should help with water spots  edit** also you mentioned the tower. Woodys wax in the spray is what we use on our outriggers and it keeps them nice and shiny most of the season with just a spray down of fresh water after a trip. It has fish oil in it and will leave a slight film that dries up eventually but it surely protects well. not sure if it will leave the desired result on a wakeboard tower but it couldn't hurt to try. ------------- 1988 Barefoot nautique-454 |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: August-31-2016 at 11:28am
We didn't say to wipe it down with Collinite. We meant to apply Collinite, then at the end of the day wipe it down while its still wet. |
Posted By: DayTony
Date Posted: August-31-2016 at 12:29pm
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interpreted quinners instructions wrong. what i meant to say then was" +2 for the collinite then" ------------- 1988 Barefoot nautique-454 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-31-2016 at 3:34pm
Tony, Don't feel bad. CQ is often misinterpreted!! Sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse!!  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Jonny Quest
Date Posted: August-31-2016 at 4:15pm
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My home-brewed spot remover: 1 part cleaning vinegar 3 parts distilled water (or soft water) 5 or 6 drops of Dawn dishwashing soap 5 or 6 drops of liquid carnauba wax Mix it all up in a spray bottle. Works great for after boating. JQ ------------- Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: September-02-2016 at 11:46am
I was going to say we use 50:50 vinegar to soft tap water for the waterspots and it works like a charm...but it takes the wax off so you have to be sure to keep waxing. This little recipe is pretty slick! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5009 - '90 Ski (sold) http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5479 - '00 Sport Mississippi River - Bellevue, IA |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: September-02-2016 at 11:51am
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Hot Sauce is by far the best product on the market. I didn't even wax mine this year and it still looks freshly waxed. It is a spot remover and silicon sealer (not a spray wax). I don't wipe it down if it sits in the water for a weekend just when it comes out or the deck gets dirty from feet/water etc. Hot sauce smells great and works well if the boat is dry and very well if the boat is wet. 1 20 dollar bottle lasts me all summer. |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: September-02-2016 at 12:03pm
Zach now I know why your boat had that orangish tint  Which do you prefer??? 
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Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: September-02-2016 at 12:18pm
| And it goes great on wings! |
Posted By: desertskier
Date Posted: September-06-2016 at 3:14pm
| I went through the entire wetsand/3M cut and polish/Collinite process last spring and the boat looked great. After one summer it looks like crap again. Had a bottle of Just Ducky in the camper so I tried that on the water spots yesterday and it didn't help. Just ordered some Hot Sauce. Arizona hard water and sun will be a good test for it. I will report back. |
Posted By: rmaytee
Date Posted: September-06-2016 at 3:26pm
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I ended up getting a gallon of Hot Sauce. I like that it cleans and protects in one step. Hopefully it works out well. I think there were enough positive comments about it on here that it is a safe option. ------------- Y2K SAN |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: September-06-2016 at 8:04pm
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Dang that boat looks sweet !!!!!!!!!!! ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique SOLD Back to Cypress Gardens 2002 Sport Nautique, GT-40, FCT2, Cover Sports, Tower Bimini, Inc., Wet Sounds Audio System, Star Gazer Wake Edition S. 1968 Ski Nautique, Project. |
Posted By: AAM196
Date Posted: September-07-2016 at 12:44am
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In case anyone is interested, good ole walmart is selling the 20 ounce bottles of hot sauce (as well as other boat bling products) for $13. Have to admit, I ordered some for pick up after all the good reviews on this thread. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Boat-Bling-Hot-Sauce-Water-Spot-Removal-and-Boat-Cleaner-Detailer-20oz/51232872" rel="nofollow - Hot Sauce |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: September-07-2016 at 10:14am
I did the same, I've been wanting to switch over to Hot Sauce but gotta use up my babes stuff first. Detailed my RV this weekend with the babes, that did the trick. 
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: September-07-2016 at 10:38am
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I think I'll get some of the Hot Sauce too. I've been struggling to find something to remove the water spotting on my glass shower door!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: scottb
Date Posted: September-07-2016 at 4:04pm
| The Boat Bling Vinyl Sauce works well, too. It doesn't leave that greasy feeling that some vinyl cleaners do. |
Posted By: desertskier
Date Posted: October-03-2016 at 1:12pm
The Hot Sauce is awesome. I wiped the boat down yesterday and a summer's worth of water spots came off with one application. Boat looks great again. Great stuff! |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: October-03-2016 at 10:45pm
can you get it at your local Wally's or do I have to (yikes) order on line? john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: October-04-2016 at 10:02am
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Mr Bear, looked it up for you and unfortunately you have to purchase online for a free pickup at the store, none in Lake Wales or WinterHaven. You Can Do It!! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: Waterdog
Date Posted: October-25-2016 at 10:31am
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When Motorhomes are detailed the thing they use is like Calgon automatic dishwasher spot free rinse in a gallon pump sprayer. Might look in to it ? ------------- - waterdog - http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3896&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - 78 Ski Tique |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: October-26-2016 at 2:06am
I ordered some all by myself..and it came in! Patti went to pick it up for me... john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |