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Letter 21588
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We just bought a new Pontoon boat and the pontoons are all oxidized and ugly looking. What is the best thing that I can clean them up with to make them look nice and shiny.
K D Van Leuven
- Spokane, Washington
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+++ I would like to find out what would be the best cleaner and polish for pontoon boats! Is there anything to spray, like a clear coat on them, or will it last long enough in water? I'm open for suggestions, since I'm starting to clean pontoons, and house boats! Thanks!! Mike B
Hello, We have a pontoon boat which has been in the water for over a year without moving. I cleaned the pontoons with retail grade hull cleaner, which removed the marine growth but the aluminum is stained and is now grey / black color. What is the best product and method for restoring the aluminum? Thanks, Dan O
Hi, I'm a weekend boater and recently purchased a pontoon boat that has sat in water all winter. It has algae, grease and grime on the pontoons. What is the best way to clean them and with what. Once the pontoons dry the gunk on them is as hard as concrete. Thanks, Chris
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Dissolving this stuff later is one thing, Chris, but pressure washing them before they dry would be the best first step. Fresh barnacles are hard to remove; dried ones much harder :-)
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 Ted Mooney finishing.com Brick, New Jersey |
I am a houseboat owner and my name is Debbie. This September I plan to Completely refinish two 40' steel pontoons. I would like to know the best process for the best and longest outcome.Is there a paint (finish) that you would recommend? I am moored on a fresh water lake, and the house boat is trailered on land from October through May.
Thank You
Deb K
houseboat owner - Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada
I have the answer to the question for cleaning Pontoons that have turned bad. It is Mother's Wheel Mist [link is to product info at Amazon] just spray it on wait for action to stop about 5 min and hose off. It will not shine like New but it will look Great. Tell them That Gary sent you.
Gary H
- Sugar Hill, Georgia
The best way I've found to clean the toons are with a handful of aluminum foil and elbow grease.
Bill
- Lexington, Kentucky
I found on Bennington's Website they recommend Oxisolv's Aluminum
Cleaner to clean the pontoons. Here's the link to Oxisolv's website:
www.oxisolv.com/html/aluminum.html
If possible, check the manufacturer's website for your particular
boat, they should have similar information on cleaning products for
your boat.
Kevin Black
- Lake Norman, North Carolina
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June 15, 2008 I was researching pontoon cleaners for a
friend. I clicked on the above link and got an error
message. Larry
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We just got a new pontoon and Barkeepers Friend [link is to product info at Amazon] seems to work really well. I hope I am not ruining anything but it keeps the pontoons like new. Takes a bit of scrubbing but I use very mild abrasive sponge works wonders so far and don't scratch.
Pat
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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+++++++ Streak Master, Inc. has a new non-toxic formula. It cleans aluminum pontoons just like new. Greg Waltrip
My bass tracker boat has white water spots what is the best cleaner to use on an aluminum boat hull. william R
Hatfield
+++++++ My 5 year old pontoon, a sylvan, has pits and oxidation to the point of near holing....during the summer here it spends all its time in the water. my question is what to do to halt the action and what can I do to save the existing tubes Harold L
Blanchard
+++++++ Cleaning boats is not that difficult. You just have to find the right cleaners. We manufacture Brite 1 which cleans aluminum. If its not extremely coated with lime deposits and scum, and such especially underneath the boat, then you can use our Beauty Brite, Wizard Product Line. Getting that clean, sparkling look just takes a little maintenance. |
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Steffanie Barger |
I just purchased a 1986 Weeres pontoon boat. It is in good shape for it's age. However, the aluminum pontoons are heavily pitted but they don't leak. I am considering coating the pitted areas with a truck bed liner material. Is this a good approach to prolonging their life or can you suggest something better.
Kindly respond, Tim
Timothy W Shaw
- Gray, Tennessee
We make what you are looking for. It is called 1 Step Aluminum Cleaner. We sell to all the local boat people here in SC. 1 gallon makes 5 gallons of cleaner you just spray it on and let sit for 5-10 minutes and you wash off with a water hose your pontoon will look brand new. It takes no work at all.
Dawn Styles
Socar chemical - Greenville, South Carolina
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March 26, 2008 I read about all the pontoon cleaners but which do I use! I just want them to be clean n shine again Bill Maxwell
March 27, 2008 Good luck, Bill :-) You've seen seven recommendations on this page, and there is zero chance of the vendors publicly saying "Oh, yeah, that's right, I forgot, Brand Z Pontoon Cleaner is better than the brand we sell" :-) But I'm confident that the differences are relatively minor.
March 28, 2008 I have a 43 houseboat that has been in the water since Sept 07. Is there a way the pontoons can be reasonably cleaned while in the water? We don't mind making it a elbow grease project, but any tips would be appreciated. Steve Richards March 15, 2009 I use a grinder with a thick buffing pad and some $4
rubbing compound from the auto parts store. I have a few
pictures here : http://www.stotz.us/?p=919 Cameron Stotz |
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