Cleaning surfboards… in indo

Hey crew,

I’ve got Surf Mud (zinc) and a bit of general grime all over my boards. Normally in Aus I’d clean my boards with Wax and Grease remover and rinse with fresh water.

But I’m in Indo… How should I go about cleaning up the sticks? I’ve seen the indos do it with petrol, but that seems a bit excessive. What’s the indo alternative for wax and grease remover? Cheers

Arak

How’d the ears go?

haha udo, that will clean most things including my bowels

Sun scraper and beach sand works

Goofyfoot, the ears have come bloody great mate, cheers. Took everyone’s advice and went the blu tac route, along with aqua ear and some antibiotic drops over a lay day. She’s cleared up nicely.

So other than arak or petrol, anyone got a good product for cleaning boards in Indo?

At home in Aus I use Diggers Wax and Grease Remover.

Anything equivalent here?

Metho or Vinegar or Nail polish remover which is basically Acetone ?

tea tree oil? works a treat for wax....

Fresh water spray, scrape and cloth wipe - repeat if required.
... In direct sun

I doubt Fresh water spray scrape and a cloth wipe is going to remove Surf Mud stain from a sanded surface
Try a paste made from Bi Carb and water rub in and wash off .

Wax and grease remover works a treat for surf mud stains in Aus. I have a feeling petrol does that same, but not sure this would be the best to put on boards. I read somewhere that if you use petrol it’s cool if you clean it off with dishwashing detergent and water straight after…

Most citrus based cleaners will do it, orange power for example

udo wrote:

I doubt Fresh water spray scrape and a cloth wipe is going to remove Surf Mud stain from a sanded surface

Try a paste made from Bi Carb and water rub in and wash off .

Yeah sorry didn't read the OP close enough and didn't see the Surf Mud reference. Don't use it and keep my boards pretty tidy so non chemical clean works fine.
Borrowing a cycling experience I'd be hesitant to use any Petro chemicals on ones board, ended up with a stained drive train doing this years ago. As others/you have posted citrus based degreasers or tea tree oil (great for removing the old parks pass) would be the go if the board is that bad.

Boiling water..

No...dont !!

NOOOOO

Oh no. What does boiling water do :/?

Delam.

Hasn’t yet. Done it a few times.. perfect solution for indo.

Bigredcouch is after a cleaning solution for Surf Mud zinc residue and general Grime..