"*JimH*" wrote in message
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"frank1492" wrote in message
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May I have your recommendations for cleaning greasy
stains off the hull, general cleaning of vinyl upholstery,
and cleaning of salt off flexible clear plastic windows that
are part of the topset.
Obviously nothing can contain bleach. Some have
suggested Scrubbin' Bubbles for the hull stains (but that
now appears to contain bleach.) Lemon Pledge has been
suggested for the clear plastic windows.
Looking forward to your ideas!
Thank you.
Frank

I believe the idea of not using bleach on a fiberglass boat (because it
will
harm the fiberglass) is urban legend.

I believe it is an urban legend, yes.


Does anyone have solid proof that bleach is in fact harmful to gelcoat?
And
I am not just talking about the fact that it may take off the wax.

I don't believe that it won't even take off the wax (its not petro based).
Been using straight bleach on gel coated hot tubs, lawn furnature, and
row boats for years without issue. The only thing that I think will hurt
gelcoat (or any painted surface) is either an acetone, benzene, or
keytone (MEK etc) based products. I've used solvents like Naptha,
and mineral spirits for years to remove tar from painted surfaces
(base coat/clear coat), and fiberglass packing tape marks from
new hot tubs etc. Bleach is basically only good for black mold,
and green moss that gets in the pores of fiberglass. works great!.