10/07/2008 09:36:44 AM
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Two Dogs
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I have a houseboat with a heavy matt fiberglass exterior. I am trying to clean the black streaks but can't seem to find a product that works.
Anyone have suggestions on a product that works ?
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10/07/2008 11:49:15 AM
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OLD HOUSEBOATER
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Bleche White tire cleaner
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OLD HOUSEBOATER
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10/07/2008 12:48:48 PM
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Flatstick
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Black streak remover at any RV store or walmart.
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10/07/2008 01:15:48 PM
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Bamby
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For those of you who may have never tried it. Go to the
dollar store and get some L.A. Awesome. It may be the best overall
cleaner we've ever found for most anything. Its only a like $2.00
for 1/2 gal. and I bet you'll go back for a case.
Gregg
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Respect Our Outdoor Recreational Resources
Leaving Only "Footprints in the Sand"
2003 5.3 Chevy P/U
1972 35' Crest Pontoon Houseboat
2007 90 hp. Yamaha
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10/07/2008 01:23:17 PM
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Two Dogs
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Thanks guys for the suggestions. I have used a couple of the products at the RV stores and it does't work well.
I will try and look for the Bleche white Tire cleaner and the L.A. Awesome.
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10/07/2008 10:02:44 PM
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alreadygone
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Originally posted by: OLD HOUSEBOATER
Bleche White tire cleaner
Full agreement! Cut to the chase, and eliminate all the trial and error B. S.!
Bob
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I carry a gun because it's too tiring carrying a cop.
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10/08/2008 11:53:46 AM
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Dan
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I agree Bleche White another one is Shout laundry spot pre-treat. Main thing............don't waste $$$ on any product that says it will remove black streaks
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Dan
Lake Monroe
Bloomington, IN
1986 Gibson 50'
Twin 454's
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10/10/2008 01:30:26 PM
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Two Dogs
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OK,
I purchased the "Awsome" product as well as the Bleche white. I will be doing some cleaning over the weekend and I'll see what works best and will post the results.
Thanks
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10/10/2008 08:17:38 PM
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Jeepster04
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Just as a note, do not let bleche-white dry on the boat at all! That stuff is some powerful stuff so do not breathe any fumes either.
Ive been using it since I was a kid and its good but be careful with it. I use it for its intended purpose which is to clean tires but Im sure it would remove black streaks. This will remove everything so I would wax it afterwards.
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1990 16x78' stardust
Eastern Ky
Edited: 10/10/2008 at 08:18:29 PM by Jeepster04
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10/14/2008 08:55:44 AM
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Two Dogs
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OK....
So I used the Bleche white and Awsome. Neither one removed the black streaks without the help from... Mr Clean Majic eraser.
Actually the Majic eraser worked the best. I needed to suppliment with Awsome to remove the tough spots.
The problem is trying to clean a boat with a little 4"x 6" eraser that disintegrates while using it.
Bletche white...good stuff but really toxic. It will take the sheen off the gelcoat.
I'll keep searching for a safe easy to use product.
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10/14/2008 10:52:34 AM
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Dan
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I'll mention again, give "shout" a try, if you go to a campground and ask around many of the RVer's will tell you that what they use
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Dan
Lake Monroe
Bloomington, IN
1986 Gibson 50'
Twin 454's
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10/14/2008 11:07:12 AM
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Jeepster04
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Make sure you let us know what you end up using! Ill be removing black streaks and waxing next spring. 
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10/20/2008 05:57:14 PM
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Two Dogs
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Ahhh... yes ..wax. I think a good wax/cleaner would probably work best.
Ok... I'm going to use shout and see how that works....
Stay tuned....
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10/20/2008 06:42:39 PM
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OLD HOUSEBOATER
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3M Microfinishing compound by hand or with a buffer then wax. Also works on my travel trailer.
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12/22/2008 02:04:34 PM
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MJGT
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COMET WORKS GREAT, ALSO ON SPIDER POOP.
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Mike <BR>lake texoma, 1995 44 gibson standard
Edited: 12/22/2008 at 02:05:37 PM by MJGT
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