Formula 409

[GilBry210]

I used some 409 on my bow to clean the grit out of the non-slip areas, it worked well. Could this harm the gelcoat? I plan on re-waxing anyway, any other potential problems?

 

[sugilbert]

Won't hurt at all. Make sure you rinse very well, though, before you re-wax.

 

[Bliss]

Don't use on varnished or shellaced surfaces. I did and wound up with sticky goo.

 

[rduhon]

409 will take the wax off, but it cleans.
If you want to clean non skid real good, there is some cheap stuff from Attwood.
Called Attwood Premium non skid deck cleaner. In a dark blue bottle. Got it at
Wallyworld really cheap. Just rinse the deck, squirt on, brush till it foams,
then rinse off after a minute. It is one of the greatest things made for non skid.
It really works well for dried bloody and fish slime decks.