FYI : GREAT cleaner

[abl1111]

Just used TSP ( Tri Sodium Phospate ) on my non skid as a booster for my boat suds - UNBELIEVABLE ! Makes regular boat suds turbo-like ! Buy at any hardware store for cheap.

[Reel Smoker]

Is that the name TSP? Who makes it? Does Home depot sell it? Thanks RS

[amadaeus]

Yes, home depot sells it in the paint department. works great when cleaning gas spills on the deck! this stuff works wonders!

later!
k-roc

[RS]

Carefull, it's strong stuff. It will etch (dullen) many paints and plastics, including plexiglas. Left too long or too strong it will etch glass as well. I used to use it to prep surfaces to be painted.

[SCSeacraft]

I agree with Roger,strong medicine not quite as bad a oxolic acid but close.se la vi to any wax you might have had on the boat but its great for stains.

[JAL]

TSP chemically is tri-Sodium Phosphate, a very alkaline (high pH) material that is especially good for removal of light oils, greases, etc. It will damage certain plastics like plexiglass (acrylic plastic).

Oxalic acid is a milder acid (relatively speaking) with a lower pH, but is excellant on removing mineral stains, especially rust (iron) or tanins from certain water (brown dis-coloration).

[abl1111]

I must be using just the right amount because it works wonders. Thx for the heads up on plastic stuff. I think that if you use it to clean, then wash it off, it will do what you want with no (-) effects.

[Briguy]

Any idea if it will remove waterline stains from gelcoat or if it helps with slime or barnicles?