transom soot

gradywhite273 · 05-19-2009, 11:49 PM

Ok, i passed on the transom clear coat, now thinking maybe i shouldn't have..... Her transom already looks bad, anybody have any tips for keeping the transom looking as good as the rest of the hull ???????

Current Affair · 05-19-2009, 11:52 PM

Hey Tim,

I have found that if you clean off the soot before it dries it is easier to get it looking good. While fishing, i will periodically get a brush and hit the transom. If that doesnt work, use Cleaner Wax.

Deep C · 05-19-2009, 11:56 PM

Purple power... Available at like Home Depot or Lowes... I'm tripple dipping the transom here in the yard to avoid the curse of the dirty Jimmies...

canyongear · 05-20-2009, 08:38 AM

Spray Nine..always worked for me..on 892 Detroit Diesel soot..and keep it waxed..the spray nine didn't kill the wax right away as other harsh cleaners will.

Banshee · 05-20-2009, 08:47 AM

supercoat surface treatment, cleans off the soot leaves a nice polished surface , only problem you have to do it once a month, but it works great and real reral easy to use.
JW

Shortfin · 05-20-2009, 08:55 AM

In my opinion you have 2 choices for this problem ,clear coat or nothing ,any detergent worth it's weight will strip off wax
clear coated you only need a rag and most of the time no soap

pitch bait · 05-20-2009, 09:20 AM

We use alittle acid and a wirebrush. Sometimes we will mix wax in with the acid to replace any that gets taken off. We taped the wire brush to a gaff so we can get down to the water line.

On a serious note we use simple green on our transom and that swab it mop.

jawz12 · 05-20-2009, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gradywhite273

Ok, i passed on the transom clear coat, now thinking maybe i shouldn't have..... Her transom already looks bad, anybody have any tips for keeping the transom looking as good as the rest of the hull ???????

here's a dumb question...

the engine's,they're wheeled correctly,yes ??? no problems with the after coolers being clogged ???
normally,this is why soot appears on the transom...

gradywhite273 · 05-20-2009, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jawz12

here's a dumb question...

the engine's,they're wheeled correctly,yes ??? no problems with the after coolers being clogged ???
normally,this is why soot appears on the transom...

wheels are a sour subject jawz, but yes they are wheeled correctly.

RCARNEY · 05-20-2009, 11:29 AM

I have yet to find a wax that does not hold soot. Collonite pre-wax cleaner and no wax has been my practice for years. Perhaps some one will add to this thread with a wax that does not hold soot that I may be able to use. Quality application of clear coat certainly is an asset to appearance above anything that I am aware of.

05-19-2009, 11:52 PM	#2
Current Affair Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sunset Marina, OCMD Posts: 371 Credits: 2,159.3 Boat: Current Affair Best Catch: 13 Sails (Isla) 8 Sails (Isla) 4 Whites (OC)	Cleaner Wax Hey Tim, I have found that if you clean off the soot before it dries it is easier to get it looking good. While fishing, i will periodically get a brush and hit the transom. If that doesnt work, use Cleaner Wax.

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05-19-2009, 11:56 PM	#3
Deep C Master of all things wet Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Plywood State Posts: 13,727 Credits: 43,516.0 Boat: Several Home Port: Palm Beach Best Catch: Mrs Deep Occupation: Killin Stuff	Purple power... Available at like Home Depot or Lowes... I'm tripple dipping the transom here in the yard to avoid the curse of the dirty Jimmies...

05-20-2009, 08:55 AM	#6
Shortfin Crab mustard is good Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Falmouth Ma. Posts: 759 Credits: 1,019.9 Boat: 18 Edgewater Home Port: Falmouth Best Catch: Grander Blue Marlin/203 Big Eye Occupation: Manufacturers Rep for Machining, Yacht Maintenance , Delivery Captain	In my opinion you have 2 choices for this problem ,clear coat or nothing ,any detergent worth it's weight will strip off wax clear coated you only need a rag and most of the time no soap

05-20-2009, 09:20 AM	#7
pitch bait I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cape May N.J. Posts: 1,725 Credits: 6,345.9 Occupation: Marine Surveyor	We use alittle acid and a wirebrush. Sometimes we will mix wax in with the acid to replace any that gets taken off. We taped the wire brush to a gaff so we can get down to the water line. On a serious note we use simple green on our transom and that swab it mop.

05-20-2009, 11:29 AM	#10
RCARNEY I practice safe fishing Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 74 Credits: 1,592.6	I have yet to find a wax that does not hold soot. Collonite pre-wax cleaner and no wax has been my practice for years. Perhaps some one will add to this thread with a wax that does not hold soot that I may be able to use. Quality application of clear coat certainly is an asset to appearance above anything that I am aware of.