Just bought my first boat and I need cleaning advice

[Crappiebasser]

10 hours ago, WIGuide said:

Their add says it won't harm painted surfaces or decals, but I haven't used it personally so I'm not sure if that holds true. It sounds like you might have more of a first had experience with it?

They make several cleaners but the original aluminum cleaner definitely will remove paint if you put it on undiluted. They also say it won’t hurt your trailer but it deteriorates carpeted bunks if you don’t rinse it off quickly.

[WRB]

You ask for advice then ignore it. Any questionable cleaner regarding affecting paint simply test a small area.

There isn’t a magic cleaner, they all require liberal use of elbow grease....wipe on wipe off!

Tom

[Glenn]

Here are some ideas for you:

 

https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/bass_boat_maintenance.html

https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/boat_cleaning.html

https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/BoatFinish.html

[Drew Eddy]

On 2/27/2023 at 11:13 PM, WRB said:

You ask for advice then ignore it. Any questionable cleaner regarding affecting paint simply test a small area.

There isn’t a magic cleaner, they all require liberal use of elbow grease....wipe on wipe off!

Tom

I haven’t been trying to ignore anyone? I also don’t expect to find some “magic” cleaner. I was simply asking for the best option from people that have had experience with a situation similar to mine.