Marine-Clean is a complex mixture of organic and inorganic chemicals. It is non-toxic, biodegradable, water-based, and has no noxious odors nor chlorinated solvents. It doesn't contain any petroleum products and has no flash point.
Marine-Clean represents a revolutionary breakthrough in cleaners, degreasers and despersants.
Should Marine-Clean always be diluted with water?
Yes. Marine-Clean will actually be more effective if it is diluted at least 1:1 with water.
Does temperature affect the cleaning action?
Yes. A hot solution will work better and faster, so dilute with hot water and store Marine-Clean indoors.
What dilution is most effective?
That depends on the job to be done. 1:1 is best for engine cleaning, removing baked-on oil from cylinder heads, removing gum and varnish from fuel tanks. To clean exterior surfaces of cars or boats, use dilutions beginning at 1 part Marine-Clean to 5 or 10 parts water.
How fast will Marine-Clean do the job?
That also depends on the job. Baked-on oil may take up to 2 hours of soaking before it can be easily brushed or sponged off; gum and varnish in a gas tank may take 24 hours or more. Hot solution works better.
Does metal that's been cleaned with Marine-Clean have to be treated with Metal-Ready Rust Remover/Preprimer before gas tank sealer or POR-15 rust preventive paint can be used?
Yes. Marine-Clean is a powerful caustic solution that leaves an alkaline finish on metal. An acid finish takes paint better because it etches the metal and gives it a surface profile with "tooth" for the topcoat paint to bite into. Our Metal-Ready Rust Remover/Preprimer is the perfect prep to use on any surface that's been cleaned with Marine-Clean first.
Can Marine-Clean be used to clean carpet?
No. It will certainly do the job, but the remnant solution that stays in the carpet will continue to clean anything it comes in contact with...your shoes, for example! That could cause continuous soiling of your carpet...But you can CAN use Marine-Clean to remove stubborn stains from clothing that ordinary cleaning products can't remove.
What are other uses for Marine-Clean?
- Cleaning and degreasing of machinery parts, turbine blades, diesel engines, compressors, transformers, bulkheads, deck plates, bilge areas
- Removal of oily deposits found in closed systems such as: air conditioning, boiler tubes, compressor lines, heat exchangers and coils
- Removal of light distillates, mineral oils, heavy grease, degreasing all metal surfaces, plastics, wood, fiberglass and painted surfaces.
