How do you clean your rib?

eliott · 03 February 2012, 20:31

Looking to 'deep clean' my rib,
Advice, tips and product names are much appreciated!!

Pikey Dave · 03 February 2012, 21:02

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Originally Posted by eliott

Looking to 'deep clean' my rib,
Advice, tips and product names are much appreciated!!

In March, I tell the wife that the boat needs a clean, simples

willk · 03 February 2012, 22:00

Might be a good idea if you:

A: Run a search on here

B: Tell us if you have any "trouble" areas, and we'll help.

There are a myriad of solutions and potions for each material/stain, so help us help you....

mister p · 03 February 2012, 22:06

Lift up your elbow and with your other hand use a stiff brush in a back and forth motion just below your armpit. Take care as overdoing it can cause chaffing.
For a really deep clean, open your mouth and brush from the inside using a long handle.

mick · 03 February 2012, 22:31

WTF typical

eliott · 04 February 2012, 07:59

Wow, looks like there is some 'funny' people on here! Typical.

xs 400 · 04 February 2012, 08:33

i too am intersted in cleaning my rib, i have done several searches as suggested and have found many suggestions which include watered down truck cleaner?? this very corrosive is this ok for pvc tubes

what is good for pvc ?
what is good for hypalon ?
what is good for the gel coat ?

what about this stuff anyone used it ?
RIB and Tender Cleaning, Cöde Clean RIB Cleaner concentrate | eBay

Ribshop · 04 February 2012, 09:51

You can see our range of Rib cleaners here
http://www.rib-shop.com/prodtype.asp...ageHistory=cat

Pikey Dave · 04 February 2012, 10:01

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Originally Posted by eliott

Wow, looks like there is some 'funny' people on here! Typical.

We call it a sense of humour, not sure what they call it in Devon

fwiw, I use TFR & elbow grease, or at least the wife does.

Leapy · 04 February 2012, 10:11

Has anyone tried steam cleaning deposits off the hull after a time on the water or is that a no-no?

Got this new toy

(domestic Karcher thing, not an industrial jobby) and was just wondering...

Ian M · 04 February 2012, 10:23

Think I am going to have to get me a new one - wife that is NOT RIB

Mine won't go near the RIB, and as for cleaning it ..............

Mollers · 04 February 2012, 11:11

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

We call it a sense of humour, not sure what they call it in Devon

Devon and Cornwall are very similar in the respect that there are people who live in Devon/Cornwall and there are people who are Devonian/Cornish. This will have a considerable bearing on yer man's SOH.

Pikey Dave · 04 February 2012, 12:25

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Originally Posted by Mollers

Devon and Cornwall are very similar in the respect that there are people who live in Devon/Cornwall and there are people who are Devonian/Cornish. This will have a considerable bearing on yer man's SOH.

Ahh! could be a Grockle then, or worse, an Emmet

Mollers · 04 February 2012, 12:27

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Ahh! could be a Grockle then, or worse, an Emmet

Pikey Dave · 04 February 2012, 12:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leapy

Has anyone tried steam cleaning deposits off the hull after a time on the water or is that a no-no?

Got this new toy

(domestic Karcher thing, not an industrial jobby) and was just wondering...

I have a big diesel Karcher steam jobby, I always give the complete boat a good going over after every trip out. Set the temp to about 70deg & it gets the salt off a treat. Works great on the trailer too, I shove the nozzle upto the hole in the brake back plate where you adjust the shoes & give it a good blast. I'm careful around the tubes & console for obvious reasons.

Pikey Dave · 04 February 2012, 12:34

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Originally Posted by Ian M

Think I am going to have to get me a new one - wife that is NOT RIB

Mine won't go near the RIB, and as for cleaning it ..............

As long as you keep 'em poorly shod & short of brass, they know their place

Leapy · 04 February 2012, 13:35

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

I have a big diesel Karcher steam jobby, I always give the complete boat a good going over after every trip out. Set the temp to about 70deg & it gets the salt off a treat. Works great on the trailer too, I shove the nozzle upto the hole in the brake back plate where you adjust the shoes & give it a good blast. I'm careful around the tubes & console for obvious reasons.

Mine's non-adjustable...it's steam at 3bar or it's off. Think I'll give it a guarded go on the hull and deck and a full on go on the trailer

Pikey Dave · 04 February 2012, 21:36

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Originally Posted by Leapy

Mine's non-adjustable...it's steam at 3bar or it's off. Think I'll give it a guarded go on the hull and deck and a full on go on the trailer

3bar?? are you sure? Mine's 1500psi/100 bar which is about normal for a pressure wash/steam cleaner. Just increase the distance from lance to boat to control the pressure. When I do the console & tubes it's from about 1.5m away, the hull & trailer get the full works from about 1/2m.

kerny · 04 February 2012, 21:48

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

3bar?? are you sure? Mine's 1500psi/100 bar which is about normal for a pressure wash/steam cleaner. Just increase the distance from lance to boat to control the pressure. When I do the console & tubes it's from about 1.5m away, the hull & trailer get the full works from about 1/2m.

erm I thought your Mrs does yours

you likle liar you

Pikey Dave · 04 February 2012, 22:05

I do the pressure washing, 'cos it involves power tools, so naturally that's a blue job. Scrubbing the tubes is obviously a pink job