JJV's Best

[bucketmouth64]

Picked up a gallon of JJV's Best boat cleaner for aluminum hull. Glad they had a spot at the show to answer some of my questions. I saw them on Midwest Outdoors and was impressed by their demonstration. Actually looking forward to cleaning the hull and see how easy it is as they claim.

[FishLocker]

Please let us know. Always looking for a better cleaner!

[amateurfishing]

Other than normal inside dirt/dust cleaning, is there anything else that should/needs to b cleaned up on the boat, got mine last fall and previouos owner claimed not used in 10 years.

[nater]

Bucketmouth,

Did you test out the JJV's cleaner yet? Did you get the Hull Cleaner or Aluminum Cleaner?

I'm interested to see how it worked for you as I was thinking about getting some.

[bucketmouth64]

No I haven't tried it yet. Weather hasn't cooperated the days I could do it. I got the aluminum pontoon cleaner since I don't have any painted surfaces. I would've tried today, but I had boat in to get skeg/prop repaired. I will post when I do get it done and let you know how it worked.

[Shorelunch]

I'm going to give JJV's a try over noon today on my folk's pontoons (pretty dirty). I'll report back this afternoon.

[NELS-BELLS]

I want to try some of that JJV's hull cleaner on my Crestliner. I've been using CLR to get those stubborn hard water spots off. CLR works good for that, with little elbow grease, but its so strong that you have to wear rubber gloves and the smell will burn your nostrils. It also bleaches my garage floor if I spill it.

According to the comercial for JJV's you just spray it on, let it sit for a few minutes and spray it off. I'm all for quick and easy if it does a good job.

Nels

[RebelSS]

Not trying to hijack this thread, but something I found long ago that gets those stubborn water stains off paint, aluminum, and yes, black motors....a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water. Won't harm anything, and is cheap. I spray the boat/motor with it the minute I get home, and hose it off 5 minutes later. Used to use this in the body shop.

[gregg52]

i use a product called Santeen

its spray on wash off 4.25 a bottle

but i dont believe its good for tin

another advantage of glass

[Shorelunch]

Tried the JJV's best on aluminum pontoons yesterday. It worked pretty darn well. The pontoons were pretty caked with water line marks and from the stained water. Followed directions and after the first application it looked really good. Did a light second application in the worse areas with the remaining product and it looks pretty darn good.

I'd give it a Shorelunch endorsement (for whatever that's worth!)

[JosMN]

Just got done using the aluminum cleaner on my Predator and let me tell ya, this stuff is by far the best out there for cleaning your aluminum hulls! I have tried a lot of different products out there. Super easy to use, too. Spray it on, let it sit for 5-10 and spray it off. I strongly recomend a pressure washer for the job. All in all am VERY pleased with the results. It took off the ugly black stuff that has probably been there for 20 years. Great product, probably the best $30 I have spent on the boat in a long time. I used about .75 of the gallon I bought. Now let's see how long it lasts in the tarnished waters around here.

[nater]

Thanks for the feedback guys. Maybe I'll pick some up and run down to the car wash and use their pressure washer since I don't have one

[bucketmouth64]

Did my boat today and it really worked pretty good. First product that actually works. I tried to tape off the decals fearing the stuff might affect it, but it didn't. I did a small strip first to see the difference and it was like night/day. The only thing that I noticed after rinsing it off was that it left kind of a light chalky film after drying. I couldn't believe how well it cleaned. My boat looks practically brand new again. There were a few spots that didn't clean well after a couple applications because I ran out. I will be definitely be buying more of JJV at next sportshow for next springs cleaning.

[teninchhole]

Nater, I have a nice little portable pressure washer you can use anytime. Just ask.

[bucketmouth64]

I don't have an electric power pressure washer, but I used a pressure washer attached to the hose that I got for under $20 you find at mynards or some other big box discount stores. Worked just fine.