ContinuousWave   Whaler   Moderated Discussion Areas   ContinuousWave: Whaler Repairs/Mods   Cleaning caulk seams    search | FAQ | profile | register | author help

Author	Topic:   Cleaning caulk seams
dauntlass 18	posted 05-14-2003 10:49 AM ET (US)         The caulk seams on floor panels between panels have a blacking staining in the caulk.How do you remove these stains?The same condition exists on the seams around my dash.Barkeepers Friend will not remove stains.
kingfish	posted 05-14-2003 11:22 AM ET (US)             Sounds like mildew; try a cleaner that is used for that. Also try Starbrite black streak remover. kf
hooter	posted 05-14-2003 04:54 PM ET (US)          A mixcha of straight clorine bleach and oxalic acid-based Barkeepper's Friend dobbed on and brushed hard will remove most of woist mildew from deck caulk and even the white nylon rub-rail trim. The stuff will remove your finger prints or more if left unprotected, which makes difficult holdin' a cold beer t'admire your woik when its done, so wear heavy rubba' gloves, ok?
mtbadfish	posted 05-14-2003 05:27 PM ET (US)             I used Tile Plus Mildew Remover, let it sit for a few minutes and just wiped it away.

Hop to: ContinuousWave: The Whaler GAM or General AreaContinuousWave: Whaler MarketplaceContinuousWave: Whaler Repairs/ModsContinuousWave: Whaler PerformanceContinuousWave: Cetacea CommentsContinuousWave: Small Boat ElectricalContinuousWave: Trips and RendezvousContinuousWave: Post-Classic WhalersMETA-Discussion