Cleaning a boat

[kitxu]

Hey guys, my boat has tires srcatches from a pear and it crashed during the night so the borders are black instead of white, what can I use to clean it?

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

comet and a sponge works.

 

[kitxu]

comet and a sponge works.

Is the "comet" some kind of cleaner? Does it appears in the store of sailboatowners.com? If it is not there where can i get it?

 

[twodzusfittings]

Is the "comet" some kind of cleaner? Does it appears in the store of sailboatowners.com? If it is not there where can i get it?

Comet is just a brand name for scouring powder. Ajax, Clorox, Vim etc are others of the same. Bleach is a major component along with limestone and other abbrasives. If the tire scuffs are thick, remover with a razor blade first, then try lifting it off with Goo B Gone. After that use some autobody compound, before attacking it with "comet". Either way, when it is gone you will need to wash clean and wax it well.

 

[jackhararis]

Over the last 30 years I have found that Soft Scrub works great for any marks, smudges, and even takes the haze off before using a polish. It is not as abrasive as comet either.

 

[twodzusfittings]

Over the last 30 years I have found that Soft Scrub works great for any marks, smudges, and even takes the haze off before using a polish. It is not as abrasive as comet either.

I second that. I use it all the time on our Formica counter top. The Wife always leaves Tea stains and Soft Scrub works really great to remove them. Good mention.