Tips For Cleaning Oil Off Of Kayak Hull - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

SoCalEDC · 11-01-2021, 06:34 AM

Got some nasty oil on the hull of my kayak. This is the 3rd time I have had this happen after fishing in redondo. in the past I have scraped it off since it dries on hard, and used some gentle chemical cleaners to remove the remaining residues, but it was pretty difficult. Wondering if anyone has a better way?

jruiz · 11-01-2021, 07:05 AM

Best is to have a sponge handy to remove it as soon as you can, on the water or launch. I got mine off with cooking oil.

Polychrest · 11-01-2021, 09:27 AM

WD-40 works as well.

JohnMckroidJr · 11-01-2021, 11:35 AM

When I worked on black oil Tankships, GoJo hand cleaner was what we used most often to clean clothes and personal items. For bigger jobs, we used Citrikleen.

daperrin · 11-07-2021, 07:43 PM

Ya I love fishing Redondo but hate that oil thats always seems to be on the water. I've been scrubbing it off with a car road tar removal product from the auto store but it is still hard to get off once it hardens. Too bad we can't have clean water to fish in here.

11-01-2021, 06:34 AM	#1
SoCalEDC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 609	Tips For Cleaning Oil Off Of Kayak Hull Got some nasty oil on the hull of my kayak. This is the 3rd time I have had this happen after fishing in redondo. in the past I have scraped it off since it dries on hard, and used some gentle chemical cleaners to remove the remaining residues, but it was pretty difficult. Wondering if anyone has a better way? __________________ IG: @blackflag_fishing Youtube: Blackflag Fishing 2014 Ocean Kayak T13 SOLD 2020 Hobie Outback SOLD 2021 Stealth Fisha 500 #StealthTribe

11-07-2021, 07:43 PM	#5
daperrin www.TheKayakLaunch Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Orange County Posts: 234	Ya I love fishing Redondo but hate that oil thats always seems to be on the water. I've been scrubbing it off with a car road tar removal product from the auto store but it is still hard to get off once it hardens. Too bad we can't have clean water to fish in here. __________________ David P YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekayaklaunch https://www.instagram.com/thekayaklaunch

11-01-2021, 07:05 AM	#2
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,008	Best is to have a sponge handy to remove it as soon as you can, on the water or launch. I got mine off with cooking oil.

11-01-2021, 09:27 AM	#3
Polychrest Junior Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 26	WD-40 works as well.

11-01-2021, 11:35 AM	#4
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,932	When I worked on black oil Tankships, GoJo hand cleaner was what we used most often to clean clothes and personal items. For bigger jobs, we used Citrikleen.