Cleaning Chemicals For After Saltwater Fishing - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mr. NiceGuy · 04-23-2018, 07:57 AM

Still can't find anything that removes black scuff marks.

Last weekend I tried wheel & tire cleaner, brake cleaner, goof-off ... no effect.

However, I discovered that WD-40 is one of the few things that will dissolve off silicone goo and remnants of silicone caulking.

I carry the German equivalent of a Shamwow in my kayak for blotting up water. It takes over nicely from what my hand bilge pump doesn't get. Empties water out of my cup holder and pole holder cavities. Easily sops up any remnant water in the hull. Better than a sponge.

Mr. NiceGuy · 04-23-2018, 08:17 AM

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Break free is probably one of the best things you can spray on your mirage drive. Why do you say it’s not for fishing gear?

My meaning was for wiping down reels & poles. I have not tried any petroleum based oil products near my Spectre. Maybe it's OK, but I just don't know.

Yes, Break Free seems like it would be good for anyplace we use oil.

Pamman · 04-17-2021, 01:48 PM

Ask for advice at a store that sells fishing gear.

fishnfoool · 04-17-2021, 01:59 PM

Frank's red hot. I put that shit on everything!

TJones · 04-18-2021, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. NiceGuy

My meaning was for wiping down reels & poles. I have not tried any petroleum based oil products near my Spectre. Maybe it's OK, but I just don't know.

Yes, Break Free seems like it would be good for anyplace we use oil.

not recommended by manufacturer. youtube video from Hobie is a good refresher for mirage drive maintenance, but it specifically says to keep such products from the spectra line, pretty much a no brainer. I am sure you guys have seen the small lube bottle they sell with pin needle applicator? expensive, relatively speaking. but, small piece of insurance for extending major service intervals.

04-23-2018, 07:57 AM	#1
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	Still can't find anything that removes black scuff marks. Last weekend I tried wheel & tire cleaner, brake cleaner, goof-off ... no effect. However, I discovered that WD-40 is one of the few things that will dissolve off silicone goo and remnants of silicone caulking. I carry the German equivalent of a Shamwow in my kayak for blotting up water. It takes over nicely from what my hand bilge pump doesn't get. Empties water out of my cup holder and pole holder cavities. Easily sops up any remnant water in the hull. Better than a sponge. __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; 04-23-2018 at 08:07 AM.

04-17-2021, 01:48 PM	#3
Pamman Junior Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1	Ask for advice at a store that sells fishing gear.

04-17-2021, 01:59 PM	#4
fishnfoool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long beach Posts: 303	Frank's red hot. I put that shit on everything!