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suptscottyb

10-26-2007 09:38:14

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My inlaws are coming to visit today, for a few days. So my wife has asked me to clean the fiberglass tub/shower enclosure. I've got all kinds of cleaners and nothing seems to be doing the job. I've got goof off, 409, kaboom and I've tried them all. My wife looked in and suggested I try some kind of grease! Now, I had never heard of that but, at this point I'm willin' to try anything. Out in the garage I've got 4 or 5 different kinds of grease but, for the life of me I can't find this can of elbow grease she's talkin' about. PLEASE HELP!!!

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Andy in IL

10-27-2007 20:10:11

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

Just close the shower curtian or else lock the bath room door !!! We can go potty outside behine the barn !!!

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Jerry Cent. Mi.

10-27-2007 08:31:13

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

SOS Soap pads work for me. A lot of elbow grease is still required and I still keep looking for spray and rinse but no luck.

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MNBob

10-27-2007 06:38:39

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

Ok! time for another tool. Use the marine cleaner/polish, Star Brite works but lots of brands for boats out there. Auto parts, wally world, target etc. Buy one of those polishers they use on cars, or go cheap and a pad for the drill (slow Speed) Apply and polish off with the tool. Very little elbow grease and a VERY happy wife. Makes for a cozy inviroment. Bob

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DAN9-Midwest

10-27-2007 03:25:10

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

The real answer is to toss the inlaws. Mine used to visit for FOUR WEEKS in July when we lived in a place with a real short summer. I tried to run an exhaust hose in their bedroom but my wife stopped me.

Regarding any fiberglass tub, the next time around use the more-costly "acrylic" tub and problem solved. Second opton was mentioned in an earlier post---

"for a marine cleaner try starbrite fiberglass cleaner ...an excellent job and will get off pretty much any type of stain. apply like car wax."

We used "Starbright" brand rubbing compound (for boats ) and fiberglass cleaner wax. Did an amazing job.

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richardinnz

10-27-2007 00:45:16

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

We emigrated to the other side of the planet, seems to have done the trick!

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Spook

10-26-2007 21:30:16

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

You guys ARE pu$$y whipped. It's not the end of the world, but jeez! My wife goes into a cleaning frenzy every time her mother is scheduled to appear. It's not MY problem! I joke that I need to invite the MIL over more often, gets the house nice and shiney.... I hope youre getting some good sexx or something for this, I could understand that!

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Bob Thomas

10-26-2007 20:40:40

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

Try ammonia--just the grocery store kind. A brush and a bit of scrubbing and the stuff goes away.

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J. Banet NW Ind.

10-26-2007 20:34:49

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

Soap scum is probably what your talking about, but if you have rust stains "The Works" toilet bowl cleaner [not the works shower cleaner, too much work] will make it disappear! I use it any time I have rust stains. My shower stall is fiberglass. If the sink faucet drips leaving a stain, one squirt and its gone. No scrubbing what so ever. Be careful though, DON'T BREATHE THE FUMES.

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730virgil

10-26-2007 20:32:17

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

what is this world coming to? clean the shower?
maybe if you're going to overhaul your tractor engine in there.

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doug in illinois

10-26-2007 19:38:56

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

We also had a shower stall that would NOT come clean with any of the high dollar products, such as 409, Lime-away, CLR, etc. What I have found that works best and smells good too is GOJO orange pumice hand cleaner. Same stuff we use all the time to get our hands clean after working in the shop. Just wet a wash rag, put a little on the rag, work a small area at a time, rinse rag as gets dirty, then replenish rag. By the way, wife also has a cleaning business, and has used this for others, no gripes. Works great. Doug

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Sid

10-26-2007 19:12:45

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

Man all of you guys are a bunch of wimpy pansies. A REAL MAN would tear that nasty ol' shower out and install a brand new one. A REALLY REAL MAN would start the afternoon before they are expected.

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37 chief

10-26-2007 18:48:49

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

I get the same thing from my wife. Someone is comming for dinner. Help me clean the house. I tell my wife the house is good enough for us, why isn't it good enough for company. I don't know how I ended up on house cleaning detal, After 35 years it is a little late to stop now. Growing up Mom kept a very neat house, while raising three boys, even without Dad's help. As for your cleaning problem get some Simple Green. Stan

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Joe (Wa)

10-26-2007 17:35:37

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

Only wimmins were born with grease in the elbow and short feet. That's so they can clean showers and stand up close to a sink for washing dishes.

That's just one of them evolution things. It's her job.

Pop a cap, relax on the sofa till she's done.

Joe

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Wayne from Wi

10-26-2007 16:55:04

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

WD40, Automatic Transmission Fluid, and Dawn soap may help. Wayne

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Joe in MN.

10-26-2007 14:47:01

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

If you leave it dirty maybe it will look like some thing you purchased the way it looks --- and if you don't like the way it looks ---you can sand blast it -- and spray some paint on it like I do with my tractor parts ...

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VAJerry

10-26-2007 14:28:14

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

Get the cleaner that hangs on the shower head (can't remember the name) you push the button after each shower and never have to scrub it again. It works.

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El Toro

10-26-2007 13:20:56

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

I use Pine Sol and it has a nice smell. Get an Indutrial grade if you can find it. It doesn't hurt the fiberglass either. Hal

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Mr. so and so

10-26-2007 12:21:40

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

Use a wire brush on a drill and get earplugs for yourself when the inlaws get there.

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buickanddeere

10-26-2007 12:00:57

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

Are the stains calcuim, lime, iron etc? Or soap scum, gream, mud, ick & goo?

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dhermesc

10-26-2007 11:49:07

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

Showers are supposed to be cleaned? I thought the act of washing yourself also cleaned the shower.

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suptscottyb

10-26-2007 12:49:52

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to dhermesc, 10-26-2007 11:49:07

Exactly what I said!!!
But upon being forced to take a CLOSER look, there is some ick and unidentified goo as Mr. so and so mentioned.

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rhouston

10-26-2007 11:26:38

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

WE have always used Baking soda and dishwashing liquid. Please avoid the Comet it will not do the fiberglass any good whatsoever.

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Tom in TN

10-26-2007 11:16:01

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

Scotty,

I have two fiberglass showers. I use a product named "Gel-Gloss" that I get at Home Depot. The truth is, it's nothing more than slightly liquified car wax. It requires a fair bit of elbow grease, and the showers smell like car wax for a couple of days after I clean them, but it really does a great job of cleaning the fiberglass and leaving a shiny finish when I'm done.

Good luck,

Tom in TN

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Chuck (CA)

10-26-2007 20:57:26

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to Tom in TN, 10-26-2007 11:16:01

I agree. It comes in a pink can and you can buy it in either an aerosol or as a cream. The cream is a better value. It really works.

Chuck

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Dave from MN

10-26-2007 10:44:57

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

We always end up resorting to oxy-clean or CLR. They always seems to accomplish what others do not.

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Dave from MN

10-26-2007 10:44:51

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

We always end up resorting to oxy-clean or CLR. They always seems to accomplish what others do not.

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suptscottyb

10-26-2007 11:16:42

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to Dave from MN, 10-26-2007 10:44:51

Just back from the store, got the CLR and the old Comet if all else fails..

Hey, where can a guy get those marine cleaners if he isn't near a marine?

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rrlund

10-26-2007 10:29:56

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

You'd be further ahead to remove the in laws.

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ScottyHOMEy

10-26-2007 09:55:53

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

I understand th Navy uses a lot of relative bearing grease.

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IH2444

10-26-2007 09:54:21

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

Sand blaster would work.

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JML755

10-26-2007 09:47:26

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

superscottyb,

Need an emoticon for "went right over one's head". third party image

good one.

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Lanse

10-26-2007 09:44:18

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

gasoline removes everythiing-but it may also remove the finish-so i wouldnt try it....

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Bob

10-26-2007 09:46:31

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to Lanse, 10-26-2007 09:44:18

It might also remove the WHOLE house, if there's some sort of spark!

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Lanse

10-26-2007 09:55:55

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to Bob, 10-26-2007 09:46:31

yeah, but it might remove yer smokin habit if thats what yer tryin fer!!

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Dwayne WPA

10-26-2007 09:42:38

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 09:38:14

Mean Green....most "dollar type stores"(Dollar General etc) carry it.

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suptscottyb

10-26-2007 10:01:14

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to Dwayne WPA, 10-26-2007 09:42:38

THANKS GUYS!!!
A buddy told me to get a marine product for cleaning fiberglass boats.

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glennster

10-26-2007 10:19:30

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 10:01:14

for a marine cleaner try starbrite fiberglass cleaner and wax, or seapower fiberglass cleaner and wax. both do an excellent job and will get off pretty much any type of stain. apply like car wax.

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Verniee

10-26-2007 11:20:27

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to glennster, 10-26-2007 10:19:30

Real men don't openly discuss how to clean the house.

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suptscottyb

10-26-2007 12:51:58

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to Verniee, 10-26-2007 11:20:27

They do now.

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Verniee

10-26-2007 15:35:36

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to mark, 10-26-2007 15:26:54

Maybe later, after you guys get the dishes done, we can swap some recipes.

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mark

10-26-2007 17:01:47

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to Verniee, 10-26-2007 15:35:36

I know a great soup recipe:

Empty contents into pan, add one can of water, heat until warm, do not boil.

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Steven f/AZ

10-26-2007 11:26:21

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to Verniee, 10-26-2007 11:20:27

I beg to differ, REAL men offer to help out in any way they can around the house, including cooking and cleaning.

My wife is willing to work at a job like me, so I am more than happy to do the housework with her.

BTW- Thanks to all for the tips, I"ll be moving out of my apartment soon and need to get those fiberglass showers and tubs looking like new!

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glennster

10-26-2007 11:32:33

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to Steven f/AZ, 10-26-2007 11:26:21

i was kinda thinking maybe he was cleaning up an engine block or cylinder head in the shower, momma was on her way home,and he dint wanna get caught!!!!

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jocco

10-26-2007 17:10:21

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to glennster, 10-26-2007 11:32:33

ChainsawS torn apart on the kitchen table. Tractor parts in the cupboards. Engine stand and rebuild in living room JUST LIKE HOME!!

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suptscottyb

10-26-2007 12:57:01

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to glennster, 10-26-2007 11:32:33

I think that maybe what Vern was trying to say is that real men have to move a transmission so mamma can use the shower.( you might be a redneck if...)

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old art

10-26-2007 19:25:37

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Re: V.O.T: inlaws visiting in reply to suptscottyb, 10-26-2007 12:57:01

just think about how cold a empty beb is and it will go easyer

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