Spot Cleaning with Spray Nine

[bbwhitejr]

When I spot clean in the cockpit with Spray Nine, am I removing wax? I am a little anal probably, but I keep inside the cockpit waxed just like the outside. Sometimes I use Spray Nine on bugs,etc.

Am I removing wax in those "spots?"

Thanks,
Bennett

 

[skibum]

I do the same thing, and yes I think it takes the wax off. I always re wax an area after I have cleaned it with Spray Nine.

 

[BryanOnTheBay]

When I spot clean in the cockpit with Spray Nine, am I removing wax? I am a little anal probably, but I keep inside the cockpit waxed just like the outside. Sometimes I use Spray Nine on bugs,etc.

Am I removing wax in those "spots?"

Thanks,
Bennett

Bennett,

As harsh as Spray 9 is, especially since it is a degreaser, I suspect you are. There is a reason we obsess over what to wash our waxed boats with. That being said, since you are spot cleaning, I would think you could follow up with your wax/polish of choice after rinsing the area with water. Or you could start with a bottle of your preferred deck wash in solution before resorting to the Spray 9. I know you have done a lot of work reconditioning your gelcoat so this may be less work in the end.

Bryan

 

[Sublimetime]

After you clean a spot, dribble some water on the area and around that area where you didn't clean and you should see a difference in water beads if there is no wax left.

 

[SCORPIO]

I wash my boat in the spring with Spray 9 to strip the wax before I reapply., it does a great job as a wax stripper.

 

[bbwhitejr]

Thanks! As I suspected. I will mix a spray bottle with a little boat wash mixed in and use it instead. Generally a little water sprayed on would work anyway. I just need another spray bottle. Thanks for the guidance.

Bennett

 

[Lazy Daze]

I used to keep a multitude of cleaners onboard, then a number of years ago I started using Serious Shine by Yacht Brite. I now use this on gelcoat, windows and even vinyl. I do keep some Simple Green (a lot like Spray 9) onboard for those times when I need something stronger, along with 303 as a protectant for the vinyl. But for the most part, this is the only stuff I use, anymore. Oh, and it doesn't take the wax off!

http://www.amazon.com/Shurhold-YBP-...560&sr=8-1&keywords=yacht+brite+serious+shine

 

[blaster]

I use the serious shine on stainless and glass. I use the serious marine cleaner on fabric, gelcoat, and vinyl. I like the yacht brite products.

 

[BillK2632]

+1 serious shine - good stuff. I also keep a bottle spray wax for wax touch up. I am a spray nine fan, but reserve it for the more serious cleaning, it does strip the wax. Like others I use serious shine on about everything for maintenance cleaning.

 

[bbwhitejr]

Will try some serious shine! As much time as I take making sure every inch of gel coat is protected, the last thing I want to do is remove any wax! I already have some spray wax and will have some serious shine headed my way tomorrow.

Again, thanks for the advice.

Bennett

 

[marks737]

I use the serious shine on stainless and glass. I use the serious marine cleaner on fabric, gelcoat, and vinyl. I like the yacht brite products.

And it smells great too!

 

[CliffA]

like most I have tried MANY different cleaners over the years.....IMO Spay Nine is the best I have found for removing spider poop from the gelcoat.....I use it primarily for this job only since it is a fairly harsh cleaner.....then just follow-up with a quick hit of cleaner wax on the cleansed area and all is well....

cliff

 

[Wasser Frau]

I use all of these. I like Spray 9 for the tough stuff. I keep that and Simple Green on board. I use the 303 for treating the vinyl. I use 303 fabric guard for my canvas. That is the best stuff ever. Great beading when you are done. I also washed my canvas cover with Simple Green, let it dry well, and then applied the 303 canvas cover.

 

[BillK2632]

I've tried about everything and have settled on Spray9 to clean, 303 to protect and Serious Shine for the touch ups. I have even found that Spray 9 works well on fabric, for example cleaning spots etc from car mats and carpet. For canvas, the Sunbrella recommended mixture of Dawn, bleach (if needed) and then followup with 303.

 

[bbwhitejr]

After you clean a spot, dribble some water on the area and around that area where you didn't clean and you should see a difference in water beads if there is no wax left.

i have been experimenting with a few drops of Meguire's Boat Wash mixed with water in a spray bottle and it is working very well. Bottle says it does not strip wax.

"dribble water and see if it beads..." Spring of 2015, I washed my boat with a pretty heavy concentration of Dawn. Afterwards, the gel coat was still beading water 100%. Odd I thought, but went forward with the polish and wax. Quite often, when I fill up with gas, a small amount will overflow. I am always there with a rag to wipe it off and surely this removes wax??? However, the area still beads water perfectly. What is the deal? Wax stripped or not????

Bennett