[C320-list] Wax for Dianmond Non-Skid surfaces

[Warren Updike]

I second the Star Brite Non-skid cleaner (it has PETF or Teflon.)  Since you
are without water just dip some bay water or fresh water on the non-skid,
spread out the Star Brite non-skid cleaner with a brush, let sit for a
couple of minutes (don't let it dry, keep it wet,) then scrub with a stiff
brush and rinse.  That should do it and leave a slick Teflon coating to make
future cleanings easier.  

If it is really cruddy with bird droppings, etc., first scrub with a general
cleaner like Crud Cutter, Simple Green, or the like.  I've taken a liking to
an old product called Roll Off.  It seems to be a good general cleaner on
boats.

Geeze, I can't imagine being at a home slip without water or elec.  Guess I
need to count my blessings.

Warren & Pattie Updike
1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"

-----Original Message-----
From: Dick Walker [mailto:dickwalker at att.net] 
Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 7:24 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Wax for Dianmond Non-Skid surfaces

I use Star brite Non-skid deck cleaner. 10.99 a qt.

Works great.


Dick Walker
WindWalkerII #687
619.435.8986



-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Amirault
Family - S&B
Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 3:24 PM
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Subject: [C320-list] Wax for Dianmond Non-Skid surfaces

All:

Am struggling against poor spring weather and a fixed launch deadline to get
Bear ready to sail. As my sail club has no power/water at the slips, and
only 4 service dock slips in a harbour with 450 boats, it is a bear to find
a time when both the owner and a service slip are available to take the boat
over for a wash.

Wax keeps the topsides reflecting and easy to clean with a brush and harbour
water at my slip. Is there a product that I can apply to the diamond pattern
which will make dirt, spider tracks and bird dung easier to get off the deck
while NOT adding to the excitement of moving about during a rainy race?

Brian Amirault
797 Waltzing Bear, too