Removing water spots from ceramic coated gelcoat

[hawk232]

Boat lives in the water, so drying after each use isnt very feasible. I get real tough spots from the saltwater on the blue gelcoat. Has anyone found a good way to remove them that does not affect the ceramic coat (IE no polishing)? I tried car pro spotless 2.0 and it sorta works but would be quite a process to do the whole boat...

 

[Eagle 2]

After I wash my boat I use a 3' long floor mop I bought from HD for about $15, and simply gets most of the rinse water off the blue hull. About a 3 minute job. I also use an RV water filter that I attach to the hose for the final rinse that keeps the water spots down, again, from HD. Side note, Mine is not Ceramic Coated, origional Gelcoat.

 

[Trisailor]

Have real good results using battery powered yard blower. Extremely effective in getting water out of the rub rail and tight corners. Makes follow up on minor drips with a soft rag easy. Also have a de ionize water system installed in the dock box. Rinse/wash down with regular tap, rinse with de ionized water then blow dry.

 

[Bob&Jilly]

I have had pretty good results with Mothers CMX Spray Coating. Not labor intensive and I use it about every three months . Not perfect but the best I have found. I am satisfied with the results for now.

 

[hawk232]

I have had pretty good results with Mothers CMX Spray Coating. Not labor intensive and I use it about every three months . Not perfect but the best I have found. I am satisfied with the results for now.

Does it remove pre-existing water spots? The issue I am having is how to remove existing water spots without damaging the ceramic coating.

 

[Bob&Jilly]

Does it remove pre-existing water spots? The issue I am having is how to remove existing water spots without damaging the ceramic coating.

Yes to some extent. This is the best I have found so far. it does not damage the ceramic coating according to the company

 

[hawk232]

Yes to some extent. This is the best I have found so far. it does not damage the ceramic coating according to the company

Good enough for me to give it a shot! Thanks!

 

[fishheadbarandgrill]

you'll need to use an acid based solution to get rid of the spots. Salt-Away or a vinegar/water mix. Not sure if that will effect the ceramic coating.