Wave Wacker Scum

[Guest]

My wave wackers are cover with scum. It almost looks like oxidation. Does anybody know of any chemicals I can use to clean it? I have tried many of the boat washes and houshold cleaners. One person suggested that I use the acid that truckers use to get the oxidation off of semi trailers. This same stuff is on my motor. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

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[Kingfisher]

My wife told me to use white vinegar and was pleased with the result. Hope it works for you also.

[Guest]

After you get the scum removed, keep your guards and motor well waxed.

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[Valv]

Just one product....The Works (toilet and bowl cleaner), it works like magic, spray it on, rinse it off. It will remove any water stain, deposits, etc. Especially heavy stuff. Cost $ .83/bottle at WalMart. Then wax them or spray some silicone, so anything will stick on it.

[fishinphyl]

Just a note about the Works. It is awesome stuff but be sure to rinse anything you use it on really well. It will eat up your chrome etc.

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Phyl

[Fathead]

Hello WP,

I personally just use either armorall or son-ofagun spray to remove the water scum or droplets. It works well and doesn't smell as potent! Like D-man said, us a coat of wax or rainX on them and they will shine for a longtime.

[Guest]

It sounds like a good case of hard water stain. Wipe them down with white vinager as one of the previous posts suggests, if that dosen't work to your satisfation, pick up a jug of CLR. You can find it anywhere. Then wax the dump outta them!

[Guest]

Thanks, I will give it a try tonight.

[SportFishin']

Hello WP,

I work for a Metro Plastics Company your Wave Wackers are made of Polycarbonate Sheet plastic. The only recomendation I would suggest is "Do Not" Use Harsh chemicals on them as any Amonia based cleaners or Man made chemicals will break down the properties of the polycarbonate & eliminate the UV protection in the resins of the plastic & this could be bad for them over time in the sun. As stated above use Vineger or a Citrus based product to clean them & wax them really good to prevent future scum.

Good Luck
SportFishin'

[wastewaterguru]

Hey sportfishin,

Good call on the chemicals.
What company do you work for? Are you hiring engineers?

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John K., a.k.a. wastewaterguru
Prior Lake, Minnesota

[Guest]

Speaking of wave wackers,I've been looking to buy one of those for my tracker boat. I've looked everywhere, and I can't seem to find them here in Utah. I need them bad... can I make them or is it specialty made product?

How much do they cost? If selling, what would be a good price?