whichwaysup Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 Hurricane posted a note a while back about using the Starbrite Fiberglass Stain remover. I'd used Bar Keeper's friend before and had to get under the boat to scrub the yellow off, plus watch out for it getting on the trailer, then deal with the residue. It did a good job, but when I saw Hurricane's post, I thought I'd give it a shot. My 2000 MA was getting some yellowing on the bottom that was spreading quickly. All I can say is WOW - that was easy! I sprayed the stuff on, waited about 5 minutes, and sprayed it off with a hose. It definitely tells on you when you miss a spot - you go back and it is perfectly white except where you missed in the first application! Here are some before and after shots. Highly recommend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarpon1215 Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 Cool, haven't used that yet. Good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 Good results, but does it effect your aluminum trailer? Most acids will etch the aluminum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted April 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 Says specifically that it doesn't contain any acids. I definitely wetted the trailer prior and rinsed it well after, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 Boat looks great. I had the same tannin stains. I try to buff them out with compound, and that didn't get it done. As Gus said I used it with the same outstanding results, its as easy as spray on an rinse off. I also kept the trailer wet, didn't see any etching on the trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 I have used "Iron Off" which is for removing rust stains on porcelain tubs and sinks....it works great. Bought it a Ace hardware store in a quart container in powder form. Mix an ounce to gallon of water in pump up sprayer. I've never tried the star brite but I'm sure it's a good product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 I'm quickly becoming a big fan of star bright products, they all seem to work very well. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsusteve Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 Mary Kate's On Off does the same thing without any trailer damage, not sure which is cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 8 hours ago, fsusteve said: Mary Kate's On Off does the same thing without any trailer damage, not sure which is cheaper. That's what use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all wet Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 Be careful with Mary Kate On Off, it is acid based and will harm aluminum. I used it to dissolve some barnacles residue from leaving my old boat in the water too long. It will irritate your eyes. Looks like that StarBrite product may be the ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang190 Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 On 4/29/2017 at 5:34 AM, wayne said: I'm quickly becoming a big fan of star bright products, they all seem to work very well. . Same here. I also use their mold remover. Takes the black mold stains off vinyl and fiberglass quick and easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfish Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 I regularly use to toilet bowl cleaner for tannic stains with similar results but, will def take shine off trailer... can be bought at any dollar store for...well $1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsusteve Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Mary Kate does have a warning about discoloring trailers but I hosed it all down before hand and had no issues at all, just my personal experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Starbrite has oxalic acid Oxalic acid (CAS No) 144-62-7 8 per cent Acute Tox. 4 (Oral), H302 Hydroxyacetic acid (CAS No) 79-14-1 3 per cent Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts* (CAS No) 68439-57-6 0.5 -1.5 per cent Oxalic acid seems to be the ingredient of choice in almost all products Strength and other acids may vary but good old oxalic acid is there to do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 The SB Fiberglass Stain Remover does indeed work awesome! I didn't use the gel that comes in navy bottle but the spray in white bottle worked just fine. Hit up my moderately tanic stained hull with that stuff, let set 2minutes then hosed off. Followed-up with coat of Star Brite cleaner wax and finished with coat of SB polish for the win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted May 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 How bout some pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASB Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 I use this on a big sponge and can do my whole hull in short order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 I buy Goof Off for $10 a gallon at Ace Hardware. I use it when my deck gets nasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 Confused ... 😬 Sooooo I find out that research shows , if one maintains his trailer , it is doomed and on its way to MIA . I just bought some of this product , so I can maintain my boat , as well . Guess I am screwed ???? Whatever . FISH ON 🇺🇸☠️😜 Still LMFAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted May 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 Outlaw - You are clearly confused. Out of the goodness of my heart, I will 'splain this to you: 1) You can either clean your trailer, or you can feed poor people. 2) Shiny trailers get stolen by poor people 3) Ergo, if you clean your trailer instead of feeding poor people, they steal your trailer. 4) So, if you are going to clean your trailer, go ahead and install a mini-fridge on it and keep it stocked with sandwiches so that anyone who is thinking about stealing your trailer can instead get a free meal and therefore leave your trailer alone. Obviously, cleaning the staining off of your hull has nothing to do with any of this since poor, hungry, trailer-stealers only steal trailers. When your clean boat is on the shiny trailer, it serves as a deterrent. When your boat is not on the trailer, you are usually on the boat, which serves as a deterrent from them stealing your boat. Do you understand this now? Seriously, it isn't that difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 OHHHHHHH Now I got it . THANKS FER SPLAININ 🇺🇸🚤 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convertible13 Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 What happens if I clean poor people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted May 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 Then you have to feed your trailer. Duh Sheesh, people, why is this so hard for you????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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