Spider Poop Removal

[Aldo]

What removes the little black dots that appear on the white fiberglass? They are a little less that a 1/16 inch in diameter. I think that they are spider poop. I know that the Cleaner-Wax that I use on the hull takes them off with plenty of rubbing, but I don't want to use this on the non skid, or the seats in the cockpit. Aldo

 

[Jason]

me too!

I am also interested.... Some sales guy at Boat/US told me that the "black spots" on my boat were from jet exhust! Spider poop eh? what ever it is, it a real pain to remove!Jason

 

[LaDonna Bubak - Planet Catalina]

Black dots & jet fuel

My boat's right near the Portland International Airport & I can attest that jet fuel leaves nasty black gunk all over the boat. This is a very fine, almost dusting, of black stuff. Now I also have some black dots which very well could be spider poop. Never thought about it. Soft Scrub usually takes care of it for me.LaDonna

 

[Duane Maher]

Could be mildew and it is

a bear to get off. I use to have this problem. I use Island Girl Crystal Clear cleaner and conditioner. It inhibits the grow of mildew. The little I get, washes right off. The jet exhaust is more problematic. Since it is oil based , it will imbed itself into the gelcoat. Removing the black streaks also means removing the wax. What I have found most effective with the least amount of damage to the wax and gelcoat is to use Island Girl's Pink Cleaner and Lotion with a paper towel or 3M's 000 scotch pad and lightly rub the surface. The paper towel and 3m's 000 is less abrasive than most cleaning pads, polishes and cleaners. I have also found by using the Clear followed by a couple of thin layers of good paste wax and IG's silkenseal the black streaks will come off easier.