Banish the green stuff!

Nasher · 11 February 2004, 11:55

Having recently purchased a used 6.25M Ocean I’ve Now collected it from its wet mooring. The hull is reasonably clean as it was antifouled, however the underneath of the last couple of feet of each tube is coated in the usual green stuff.

Has anyone found a good product or method to remove this from Hypalon without scuffing the material or spending days with a nailbrush?

Thanks

Nasher.

Nasher · 11 February 2004, 20:10

Somebody must have a suggestion!

Nasher

Dirk Diggler · 11 February 2004, 20:39

Blowlamp?

Petrov · 11 February 2004, 20:40

Polymarine has a RIB cleaner that you spray on the tubes, let it be for a minute and than clean it of, it should be ok, i never tested it my self but friends of mine recomended it.

my girls · 11 February 2004, 21:16

I have used this cleaner before in 2000 on a new rib with blue tubes, did what it said on the back and it dyed the tubes. NEVER AGAIN.

Nasher · 11 February 2004, 22:04

Don't think I'll try that one then!

Nasher

Daniel · 11 February 2004, 22:11

What happened to my reply i posted here 1/2 hour ago i wonder?

Anyway it said i have used this very same cleaner on top-banana with no problems. It's the best tube cleaning product i have come accross. You can order it online aswell... i'll post address shourtly.

Richard, exactly what happed?

Petrov · 12 February 2004, 06:38

Quote:

Polymarine, I have used this cleaner before in 2000 on a new rib with blue tubes, did what it said on the back and it dyed the tubes. NEVER AGAIN.

Asked my friend and regarding to him it was a new cleaner from 2002 or 2003, his tubes is blue and he is really happy with the result.
That`s probably why they have a new one

Rogue Wave · 12 February 2004, 07:32

Those two Avons you saw on saturday ar ebeginning to look quite good, the stuff I use is commercial ribshine. If you are passing I'll give you some failing that I can post you some

cheers
Stuart

malcolm · 12 February 2004, 07:39

I have the 2 feet of green on the tubes and the cleaners will only remove the worst, the green stain remains. I figure when it is back on the pontoon I won't be able to see it!

Phil · 12 February 2004, 09:42

pressure wash -then take a firm fish slice with fairy liquid / JIF and a bit of elbow grease ;and before you all shout how JIF will scratch /damge etc it's just my own personal way ok?

Nick Hearne · 12 February 2004, 10:04

Have not tried this but sounds good!

Quote from Andy Clarks web sit.
"By far the best RIB and boat cleaner I've found. Despite owners using expensive proprietary cleaners from the boat business, our customers can't believe the difference when using Micro-TFR for the first time. With little effort, you will restore your boat's original colour. Can be diluted with 5 parts of water, but if used neat in an atomiser and spread around quickly with a sponge, the affect is dramatic.
Normally used by the trucking industry for cleaning curtainsiders, this cleaner works well with jetwashers. Wear rubber gloves if using neat."

Link to his web site
http://www.bosunsmate.co.uk/cleaning_materials.htm

John Kennett · 12 February 2004, 11:24

Try your local trade cleaning supplier (see under Janitorial Supplies in the Yellow Pages). TFR stands for "Traffic Film Remover" and is a generic term for this type of industrial cleaning product.

They will also stock other general purpose cleaning potions which will work well, and cost about a tenth of anything specifically marine related!

John

my girls · 12 February 2004, 13:02

Daniel

I cleaned the boat as usual after an outing at West Mersea, Jet washed and then soapy water, rinced and left to dry as stated on the back of bottle, spray on a small area at a time it said and leave for 2 minutes before wiping off with damp cloth, sprayed on as directed went in caravan to get a cuppa from the guv'nor , wiped off with damp cloth and had a different shade of blue tube.
Never used it again, but had a stroke of luck when the valves kept leeking, the boat went back to Ribeye and came back with new tubes on, THANKS Mr Chivers and Mr Tilley.
PS. Thats why i have bought another.

Richard

jwalker · 12 February 2004, 19:50

Quote:

Originally posted by Nick Hearne
Have not tried this but sounds good!

"By far the best RIB and boat cleaner I've found. Despite owners using expensive proprietary cleaners from the boat business, our customers can't believe the difference when using Micro-TFR for the first time.

Pure coincidence. In the motor factors this afternoon buyin' brake pads; what's on the counter? Micro-TFR £14.95 for 5lts.

Tim M · 13 February 2004, 08:55

I use Sainsbury's cream cleaner. does the job, and doens't scratch. I then finish it off with some expensive polishing stuff - looks very good when I've finished.

Nasher · 13 February 2004, 12:06

Thanks everyone.

I posted this subject and then went off on business for a couple of days, Thanks for the offer stuart, I'll try some cheap Sainsbury's cream that I know is in the cupboard under the sink first.

Nasher.

The Jackeens · 15 February 2004, 10:22

Anyone know where to get this Micro-TFR stuff in the Southampton/Portsmouth area.. Would like to give it a try or should I say get her to give it a try

Paul

Rogue Wave · 15 February 2004, 10:52

Greenhams in Soton near us. Or I reckon Solent truck parts nearer you. It's on the trading estate near the big Sainsbury's in Fareham near Junction 11.

Or you can grab some stuff of us which I sus[pect was originally TFR before it was repackaged.

The Jackeens · 15 February 2004, 11:00

Thanks stu will try the place in Fareham 2moro