Barnicle Removal?

[boatride]

Power-washed the bottom of my boat today. Removed most of the barnicle but left a dime size spot on the bottom of the boat. Power-washer will not take this off. Does anyone out there know how to remove these dime size things? Thanks for the help.

 

[JB]

Re: Barnicle Removal?

Plastic (NOT metal) scraper, followed by ZAP! or similar calcium dissolver.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[Fly Rod]

Re: Barnicle Removal?

You might want to try spraying Bleach. I use bleach on my trim tabs and it kills everything in about 15 minutes. Cheap stuff. I'm going to try a thin coat of vaseline on my trim tabs to keep the growth down.

 

[AndyL]

Re: Barnicle Removal?

Disc Clean which is an acid brick cleaner works a treat, but is VERY powerful. Wear protective gear and goggles if using and wash off thoroughly after a few minutes.Test on small area and keep away from aluminium. Nasty stuff but barnacles and limescale hate it.

 

[grumpoldmen]

Re: Barnicle Removal?

Can someone help me and tell me how to remove barnicles from the steel housing plate thats bolted on to the boat for the motor. I see the post forr the trim tabs will this work for the plate too.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: Barnicle Removal?

youcan use a metal scraper on your metal parts.

Someone once said the only effective tool for removing barnacles is a checkbook.