Trip Advisor Review - Boat Detailing Tips and Procedures

It will change the chemistry of rusting steel from an active to a passive state and stop rust cold. Available in paint stores and marine supply shops, brush on two coats of Ospho Acid, to remove rust. They can wax now or repaint later. Let the owner know that a heavily waxed trailer is more rust resistant even when used in salt water. Be sure to offer the boat owner a trailer wax. Washing and waxing boat trailers is an easy sale. There is an easy and efficient way to do this with little effort. Auto detailers are often asked to clean boats and detail boat trailers.

Lines and Shore Power Cords washing Fenders,

Work one section at a time and slowly. The way to really clean them fast is with acetone. Keep cords out of the water as much as possible. You don't want shocking while you shine. Make sure power is off and they are unplugged before attempting to clean. Most of the time they are greasy and grimy from docks and creosote tar. You can charge $1.00 - $2.50 a foot for cleaning them. It can leave a boat looking extra clean (the way a pair of clean and dressed wheels lights up a car) and really goes above and beyond the call of duty. Cleaning shore power cables is something not everyone does. Same thing and afterwards wipe with a protective spray such as CRS or WD-40, washing fenders. Which will not remove the finish on the lines, although you cannot do this we recommend Gemtek Cleaner/Degreaser. When washing lines most manufacturers recommend putting them in a net bag and throwing them in a washing machine.

Follow the same cleaning procedures for the shore power cables. Mildew and grease from lack of use or due to climate and other conditions, stowed hoses can attract mold. You can also use Starbrite's Power Cord Cleaner as well as a protectant and acetone neutralizer. Then dress them with a little 303 protectant or Armor-All. This will make your work faster. Change towels exposing a clean surface. The acetone slightly melts and softens the cords outer shell so be careful not to over saturate the cord and towel.