Simple Green?

[BlackandTan]

I've seen that a lot of folks on the forum use Simple Green for a variety of surfaces on their boat. I'd like to try it on my Seadek, but wonder if it is safe to get it on the gel coat that is around the Seadek. A few years ago I was cleaning a grill with Simple Green and it ran down the painted side of the grill and faded whatever paint it touched, so I'm hesitant to use it again.

Thanks!

 

[jcyamaharider]

I use it to clean my hydro turf, ( same as sea deck, just not as tough ) and I had no issues. Remember this is gel coat and not paint, so it can take some abuse.

 

[PEARCE]

I use a 50\50 blend with water in a spray bottle all the time on our cruiser all the time. I use it to take spider poop off and it works as well or better then Rolloff and it doesn't strip the wax off as bad or leave streaks like other products can. It's also biodegradable so it's nontoxic so I don't feel bad using it on the water.

 

[Captain Ron]

I use it on my hull and it seems like the lake scunge doesnt build up on it as fast. Its like it leaves a protective film or something like that on it. It also works well on the vinyl interior too.

 

[mraz72]

Not trying to hijack, but I have some stickers on my hull that look like they were left on from the factory. Would simple green help there or so I need something stronger like goo gone?

 

[Captain Ron]

I think a product like goo-gone or goof-off would work better. Or any citrus based cleaner like Big orange is what I prefer. It wont be as harsh as googone and seems to melt the glues they use on the stickers. Plus it smells good too.

 

[mraz72]

Thanks Ron, I am going to try the harsher stuff, and then make sure to wax as the cleaner will definitely remove any wax.

 

[cozilla]

@BlackandTan I use Simple Green in a bucket with water to clean my Seadek. Works well.

 

[FloJet]

Simple green is great for stains and cleaning. I just use conditioning sauce afterwards to give it back moisture.

For vinyl removal You could use rubbing alcohol. You will just need to wax the area once removed.

 

[captainhook]

I just used Simple Green on my seats and interior and it worked really well. The bottle says it is safe for everything (except leather and suede) including painted wood so I don't think it will damage gel coat. I did about 4 gallons of water (512 ounces) and about 48 ounces of Simple Green. I went with the 1/10 strength described on the bottle and diluted a little bit more just to be safe.

 

[BlackandTan]

Not trying to hijack, but I have some stickers on my hull that look like they were left on from the factory. Would simple green help there or so I need something stronger like goo gone?

@Michael Rasmussen, when I destickered my boat I used acetone and it worked great.

 

[drewkaree]

Not trying to hijack, but I have some stickers on my hull that look like they were left on from the factory. Would simple green help there or so I need something stronger like goo gone?

https://jetboaters.net/threads/the-official-what-did-you-do-to-your-jet-boat-today-thread.2661/page-137#post-474287