Waterspots

[Mr. Pike1]

Does anyone know what can be used on your boat motor or splash guards to remove waterspots?

[Blackstarluver]

Vinegar. the spots are caused by minerals in the water, the water evaporates leaving the mineral deposit waterspots.
God lyk!
JC

[Guest]

To the best of my knowledge, waterspots is actually sun faded spots. The water magnify's the sun and fades the paint.
I've heard that a very lite rubbing coumpound followed by a good wax job is best. The rubbing coumpond will smear the nearby paint over the faded area, blending it in.

I hope this helps

[kwkfsh]

CLR, rinse thoroughly!

[Mr. Pike1]

Thank you. I will start with the Vinegar option as I have that in house...IF that does not solve my problem I will progress to the other options listed. The place I have the waterspot issue is on my wave wackers and the back of the motor.

[early007]

I use scrubbing bubbles bathroom cleaner. It works great. Just spray it on and wipe it off with a damp rag. Takes all the waterspots off and shines the boat and motor up nice. I just get it from a supermarket.

[Jim W]

There is a product I field tested called Nautical Ease. Spray it on let it sit for a little bit then wipe clean.

Very strong reek involved so apply it out of doors!

Keep the rods bendin'!!!!

Jim W

[Rainman]

You can buy a product by the name of Bolaris at marine dealers. I use it on my boat sparingly, all them hard water deposits that I tried everything to get off before now come off without even scrubbing. Just squirt on and rinse off in 5 - 10 seconds. It is unbelievable stuff. I put a little bit on a damp cloth and wipe my boat down and it looks good as new, not a single spot on the whole boat or motor. one word of caution, DON'T get it on your trolling motor prop, if it's black it will turn it white or anything else that's black plastic on your boat.

[Mr. Pike1]

Thank you for the all the suggestions. I will have to make a decision as what to try....I am going to stay away from the Borax though as the thought of turning my trolling motor prop white or other possible damage is to risky for me....

[kwkfsh]

I would advise against Bolaris. It is muriatic acid and is used for cleaning raw aluminum such as pontoons and commercial truck boxes. I dont think it would do the paint any good and could possiblyn cause alot of damage.

[Fathead]

Just use "Son-of-a-gun" spray. It removes water spots, shines up your boat, and prevents waterspots from forming (for awhile). It is cheap, fast and easy to use, and isn't harmfull to your paint or wackers. It works like a champ!

[Johnny B]

I have used a product called “ Ducky Water-Spot Remover”. After you clean your boat: spray it on, wipe it off. Stuff works great!
I will have to try vinegar…

[marine_man]

I agree with kwkfsh... when I worked for a marine dealer we used this stuff to clean the algae off of pontoon tubes... I wasn't aware that you could still get it due to the environmental ramifications...

marine_man

[Rainman]

There are different kinds, one is for fiberglass boats and one is for aluminum boats and it does not hurt the paint or the decals. If it would my decals and paint probably would have fallen off by now!

[Skeeter12]

You won't believe how easy Wonderfoam takes off those water spots. Follow up with Restore and your boat will look new. [Note From Admin: Please read forum policy before posting again. Thank you.] Nels

[croixflats]

Pledge furniture polish works awsome

[Rich_s]

Vinnegar mixed with water works awesome. Blows my mind.

[Carpenter]

I used a blue scrubby (NOT the green ones). These don't scratch the finish, but I'd try it in a small area first.

[BigHeadTodd]

Wizards automotive car care products are awesome. Try a their "Supreme Seal" first thing in Spring and again maybe once in middle of summer. Their "Mist n Shine" product will then take the water spots right off, and polish your ride at the same time.

You cant beat their stuff.

[Larson15]

Ducky water spot remover.........the best I have tried yet

[Grainbelt]

WD-40

[buddha]

Vinegar!

[LightningBG]

I would advise against Bolaris. It is muriatic acid and is used for cleaning raw aluminum such as pontoons and commercial truck boxes. I dont think it would do the paint any good and could possiblyn cause alot of damage.

My dad has always used muratic acid to get scum off of fiberglass boats. Did a great job, no harm to the glass/finish. I'm not sure about how it would react with paint though.

[Ralph Wiggum]

I'm not sure about how it would react with paint though.

Chances are you'd be fine if you rinsed it quickly. But I would not risk acid on a painted surface.