Cleaning non-skid fiberglass

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Cleaning non-skid fiberglass

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So, anyone have a tip for cleaning the non-skid fiberglass? Specifcally the swim step. I have a couple of dark areas that I think are foot prints that I can't get off. I've tried basic soap and a rag, nylon bristle brush and soap, nylong brush and diluted Soft Scrub (not on any upholstery) which seemed to do the best. I haven't gone to any type of abrasive cleaner like Comet. THought about using something like Zud or Barkeeper's Friend, but didn't go there.

I've gotten them to just some darker spots and not a footprint anymore.

Yes, I was the dumb guy who stepped on the gelcoat when winterizing last year.
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Hull cleaner and a brush. Toilet bowl cleaner and a brush.
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I’ll agree with BBP about the hull cleaner. Wipe on and hose off. That easy. Sorry but I didn’t get the pictures and measurements for you today but since will!
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This thread is a little old, but my non skid is white for the first time since I have owned the boat. Pressure washer.
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2ridgebacks wrote: Mon May 30, 2022 3:36 pm This thread is a little old, but my non skid is white for the first time since I have owned the boat. Pressure washer.
You just used the pressure washer?
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Pressure washer with a 20 or 25 degree tip. Whiter than its ever been.
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2ridgebacks wrote: Mon May 30, 2022 4:22 pm Pressure washer with a 20 or 25 degree tip. Whiter than its ever been.
Nice!
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Our two ordinal Ridgies are long gone. We have one now. Nala
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2ridgebacks wrote: Mon May 30, 2022 5:02 pm Our two ordinal Ridgies are long gone. We have one now. Nala
Nala is beautiful!
Love that breed👍
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