The best brands of boat cleaning products
A boat is an important investment, and it is essential to maintain it properly so that it lasts a long time and retains its new appearance.
Fortunately, there are many brands of boat cleaning products on the market, which can make the choice difficult.
In this article, we are going to present you 5 of the best brands of boat cleaning products, explaining to you why they stand out from the competition.
1. Nautic Clean
Nautic Clean website, Orca Retail partner.
Nautic Clean is a French brand that offers a wide range of boat cleaning products, biodegradable and environmentally friendly. With more than 25 years of experience, their products are known for their efficiency and ease of use.
At Nautic Clean, you can find dedicated products for the maintenance of all parts of your boat:
- Cocks & bridges
- Plexiglass glasses
- Motors
- Stainless steel & metals
- Fabrics & tarpaulins
- Tecks
- Ceramics ...
... and of course also A product line dedicated to tires, recommended by Orca Retail, and made up of 4 products:
- Nautic Clean 03, cleaner for wanderings and defenses
- Nautic Clean 07, tire cleaner available in our online store
- Nautic Clean 08, polymer protection, Antisalissure treatment and shiny finish on tires and semi -rigid, also available in our shop.
- Nautic Clean 10, Express wax
We recommend the use of these maintenance products on our Hypalon repair fabrics.
2. Blue Marine
Blue Marine website, Orca Retail partner.
Founded in 1984 by Mr. Rubino Salvatore, Blue Marine is an Italian company specializing in maintenance, cleaning and catering products for boats, Specially studied and tested for Orca Retail Hypalon products.
Partner of Pennel & Flipo, Blue Marine is therefore the ideal supplier of cleaning products for your semi-rigid and our repair fabrics in neoprene Hypalon. We offer in our online store the following 3 Blue Marine products, to be used consecutively for better results:
- Blue Marine Cleaning Degreaser New Magic : This product brings back the original color of pneumatic sausages and tubular neoprene or PVC floats, damaged by UV rays and salt. It eliminates any type of dirt, fouling and tasks, as well as the traces of old waxes or silicones.
- Blue Navy Anti-Moisissure and Mushrooms Schmuffex : This product removes mold spots from rubber surfaces.
- Blue Marine Protective Wax Gomemp 100 : This wax forms a protective film that protects salt, atmospheric agents and UV rays.
Naturally, the Blue Marine product range does not stop at products dedicated to semi-rigid. Here are some of the types of maintenance products sold by Blue Marine:
- Cleans: For all the surfaces of your boat, from the hull to the bridge passing by the interior, specific for the gelcoats, the stainless steel, the teak, the windows, the fabrics and the carpets.
- Maintenance and protection products: To polish the shell, protect the teak, waterproof the fabrics, lubricate the engines and much more.
- Repair products: To repair gelcoats, teak, stainless steel and PVC.
- Accessories: To facilitate the maintenance of your boat, such as rags, sponges, brushes, buckets and much more.
In short, everything for the good health of your boat, whatever it is!
3. Star Brite
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Star Brite is an American brand from Florida, offering a range of more than a hundred ship cleaning products, available from us in Europe. Their products are known for their value for money.
Among their most popular products are:
- The Premium Boat Wash: a boat shampoo that cleans gently and in depth.
- The liquid chandelier: a polish which gives the shell of the boat a brilliant shine.
Star Brite maintenance products decompose in the following categories: ceramics, wedge cleaners, boat cleaner, fabric maintenance, chemicals for toiletries, shell and hull cleaner, waterproof seals for electrical connections, maintenance accessories, Metal maintenance, mold control, dehumidifiers, plastic maintenance, antifreeze to propylene glycol, polish and waxes, anti-salt products, seals, sea safe® ecological products, teak maintenance, vinyl maintenance, water treatment.
Please note, these products have not been tested with Orca Retail equipment.
4. 3m
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3M (for Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company), is an American conglomerate founded in 1902 and based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Recognized for its culture of innovation and its application of science to daily life, 3M offers a wide range of products in various fields, including the maintenance of boats.
Among their solutions for boating, we find:
- Maintenance and buffing products: polish, cleaners and protectors for all types of surfaces, from the shell to the bridge, including windows and tauds.
- Waterproofing and repair solutions: sealants, adhesives and waterproofing ribbons to ensure the waterproofing and protection of your boat against bad weather. Corrosion protection products:
- Corrosion coatings and inhibitors to protect metal parts from your rust boat and degradation. Safety and signaling accessories:
- Navigation lights, reflectors and first aid kits to ensure your safety at sea.
Please note, these products have not been tested with Orca Retail equipment.
5. AWLGRIP
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AWLGRIP, a registered brand of PPG Industries, is a world leader in the manufacture of high performance paintings and varnishes for yachts and boats. Founded in 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio, AWLGRIP quickly established itself as the reference in terms of protection and aesthetics for the hulls and the superstructures of the boats with products such as:
- Topcoats: offering sustainable protection and impeccable finish, AWLGRIP topcoats are available in a wide range of colors and finishes.
- Varnish: AWLGRIP varnishes provide additional shine and protection to your painting, while facilitating cleaning and maintenance.
- Prérêts: AWLGRIP primers ensure optimal adhesion of paint on the surface of the boat, guaranteeing sustainable protection.
- Maintenance products: AWLGRIP also offers a range of cleaning products to clean, protect and polish your painting.
Please note, these products have not been tested with Orca Retail equipment.
Conclusion
Choosing the best brand of ship cleaning products depends on your needs and your budget. The brands we have presented in this article are all excellent options, and you may be sure to find the product that suits your boat.
If you have a pneumatic or semi-rigid boat, we advise you to use the products primarily Blue Marine And Nautic Clean, specially tested for Orca Retail products.
Finally, do not forget to read the products labels carefully before using them and always follow the manufacturer's instructions.