For best wood products recommended Lifeguard Water Proofing products are guaranteed for five to seven years depending on how you buy. You can buy them at Eagle Hardware in Canada, in the tanks. Other products we recommend are Behr products, which are the second best and can be found at Home stores across the country. If you go ask for a wet look to buy a product called Sikkens and this also available in Home Depot. If you do any re-staining decks, be extremely careful not to let the stain material falling into the water, because sometimes drift and adhere to the gel layer of other boats right at the water line. Although you can create a job for you, there will be some unhappy sailors will know who to go directly if you do not work with care. So just be cautious, since most of the spots are lighter than water and float until flush against something, like a boat hull. Bleaching Wood Factors and procedures for cleaning dock There are many types of stains, you can get on a pier in the marina, if you do not have a pressure washer or steam cleaner and need to clean the spots that want to know how to clean without expensive equipment.
If you have the proper equipment, but a stubborn stain, you may want to use these procedures to increase their success. Algae: Use a diluted bleach solution * (4:1). Saturate the growth of algae and let stand five to ten minutes. Scrub and rinse well. Extractive / Tannin Bleed: Use a solution of four to five percent of oxalic acid.
Allow solution to remain on the ground until the darkness disappears, then rinse thoroughly with water. Grease: Use a strong detergent in hot water and stir with a paintbrush. Automotive Degreaser has also proved effective when used as directed. Mold: Use a diluted solution of bleach * and bushes. Molino Seals: There are no solvents available to remove these seals. Sanding is the most effective. Also fade with time. Leaf spots: Use a diluted solution of bleach * and bushes. Point / Resin: Scrape excess material of wood with a putty knife or steel wool and clean the area with soap and hot water. Turpentine is effective in removing the tar, which is still cheesy. Of resin from the surrounding trees: Clean the area with a cloth dipped in turpentine. * Sometimes, when cleaning of wood with a stain, especially chlorine, natural wood color may disappear. Consult your dealer or supplier for products that can be used to ensure uniformity and restore the wood’s natural color. Wolmans, Behr, Sikkens, lifeguards and other company web sites with all this information and much more. You would be wise to understand these procedures to ensure a perfect job.
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