Hudds Lad Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 I know this is a bit odd and i'm unsure where to put this thread but figured here was as good a place as any, so.... does anyone have any top tips for removing lock winding gear grease from clothing, namely waterproofs? last time out my daughter managed to get some on her brand new (yellow) coat whilst crossing the lock gate and trying to avoid the gate paddle gear the thick of it was hastily wiped off with tissue but some remains and I now fear its set for life, unless you know different? right, there you go, i'll now await the sage/sarcastic advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 As it's grease, have you tried common de-greasing products like washing-up liquid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulJ Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 Im not that great on washing clothing but would Swarfega work on waterproofs? If it was my own waterproofs I would use white spirit-well actually I probably wouldnt bother but mine are black.. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 Any of the Muc-Off range? https://muc-off.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Nibble Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 Try brake cleaning fluid from a motor factors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cereal tiller Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 38 minutes ago, Hudds Lad said: I know this is a bit odd and i'm unsure where to put this thread but figured here was as good a place as any, so.... does anyone have any top tips for removing lock winding gear grease from clothing, namely waterproofs? last time out my daughter managed to get some on her brand new (yellow) coat whilst crossing the lock gate and trying to avoid the gate paddle gear the thick of it was hastily wiped off with tissue but some remains and I now fear its set for life, unless you know different? right, there you go, i'll now await the sage/sarcastic advice Oxalic acid ,the vanish stain remover powder has it in the mix ,warm Water and soak for a while ,rinse and repeat if necessary .White Spirit also effective and what everyone else says... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenataomm Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 Leave it. It's a badge of office. Now she can pose at lock sides as an obvious old hand and order those sporting shiny new jackets what to do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 1 minute ago, zenataomm said: It's a badge of office. 'Xactly. Each time she crosses a lock more grease staines will accumulate. Pointless worrying bout it. This is why real boaters always dress like scarecrows. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 1 minute ago, Mike the Boilerman said: 'Xactly. Each time she crosses a lock more grease staines will accumulate. Pointless worrying bout it. This is why real boaters always dress like scarecrows. "Boating finery" we call it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyhanger Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Hudds Lad said: I know this is a bit odd and i'm unsure where to put this thread but figured here was as good a place as any, so.... does anyone have any top tips for removing lock winding gear grease from clothing, namely waterproofs? last time out my daughter managed to get some on her brand new (yellow) coat whilst crossing the lock gate and trying to avoid the gate paddle gear the thick of it was hastily wiped off with tissue but some remains and I now fear its set for life, unless you know different? right, there you go, i'll now await the sage/sarcastic advice I bought some stuff called "Elbow Grease". It really is excellent. It's a spray on degreaser intended for household use. It does a great job taking grease spots out of my polo shirts where I've rubbed a lock gate. I paid something like a pound a bottle in a supermarket in, I think, March in Cambridgeshire, but I can't seem to find it in London. You can buy it on Ebay, but it's more expensive. Get it if you can. I've just checked and you can buy it in "The Range" if there's a branch near you. Edited September 14, 2018 by monkeyhanger added a sentence 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter X Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 44 minutes ago, zenataomm said: Leave it. It's a badge of office. Now she can pose at lock sides as an obvious old hand and order those sporting shiny new jackets what to do. To really get the look right, a boating jacket should have a dark patina in various places, notably the cuffs and anywhere the hands go, so around the pockets and the zip especially. Not just lock grease, you need some slime off the walls, some diesel and rust, and of course coal dust. For economy it's best to start off with something a bit expendable; mine was £13 from Primark in Croydon. It isn't waterproof, but it'll keep light rain out for a long time. Sadly they seem to have stopped doing them; if I can find another one like it the old one will go on eBay as genuinely distressed clothing, laying on its heritage with a trowel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 43 minutes ago, monkeyhanger said: I bought some stuff called "Elbow Grease". It really is excellent. It's a spray on degreaser intended for household use. It does a great job taking grease spots out of my polo shirts where I've rubbed a lock gate. I paid something like a pound a bottle in a supermarket in, I think, March in Cambridgeshire, but I can't seem to find it in London. You can buy it on Ebay, but it's more expensive. Get it if you can. I've just checked and you can buy it in "The Range" if there's a branch near you. Excellent stuff. We use it on everything on the boat and at home. We get it from Boyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer McM Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 We've had a bottle if Stain Devil for grease and lubricant for years. A few drops goes a long way. Amazon has it, also I believe Sainsburys http://www.dr-beckmann.co.uk/products/stain-removers/stain-devils-grease-stain-remover/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyhanger Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Naughty Cal said: Excellent stuff. We use it on everything on the boat and at home. We get it from Boyes. That's helped me. I was racking my brains trying to remember where I'd bought mine. Boyes in March. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nut Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Mike the Boilerman said: 'Xactly. Each time she crosses a lock more grease staines will accumulate. Pointless worrying bout it. This is why real boaters always dress like scarecrows. im so into the scarecrow look ,we will blend right in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily Rose Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 6 hours ago, Mike the Boilerman said: 'Xactly. Each time she crosses a lock more grease staines will accumulate. Pointless worrying bout it. This is why real boaters always dress like scarecrows. Very pleased to read this... I'm usually dressed like a scarecrow whilst boating and feel a bit self-conscious when I meet others who are dressed less scruffily than me (i.e. most people). Now I will just consider myself to be a real boater, albeit only part-time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudds Lad Posted September 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 7 hours ago, zenataomm said: Leave it. It's a badge of office. Now she can pose at lock sides as an obvious old hand and order those sporting shiny new jackets what to do. if it was mine i would, but she’s almost 13, 5’8” and very self-conscious so things have to be “just so”, its hard enough to get her off the boat and working locks as it is thanks for all the above suggestions, gives me something to try and my daughter does like a trip to The Range (usually because she comes home with a load of art supplies). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bearwood Boster Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 I used to feel a right scruff when I walked up to the nearest village in my boating clobber.Now,I just go without any thought at all.Not sure what this says about me, but in my very young days- I wouldn't have gone out for the paper without wearing mascara,eye liner & eye shadow.Wore some mascara twice during our 12 wk summer cruise ?. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momac Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 Another vote for Elbow Grease https://www.therange.co.uk/household/cleaning/cleaning-products/multi-purpose-cleaners/elbow-grease-all-purp-degreaser-500ml#270934 also like Stardrops https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/stardrops-all-purpose-cleaner-750ml/p/0080402 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil2 Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 Just be aware if it's a waterproof coat any cleaning agent will strip the proofing off so you will have to re proof it. If it's just grease, swarfega would be as good as anything. I used to be in the upholstery cleaning business and despite all the so called professional products we had access to, more often than not it was good old swarfega for a stubborn oily stain. Another really good product for grease which is pretty much safe to use on anything is auto glym engine and machine cleaner which you can get eg in Halfords. I have this at home, on the boat, in the car, it really is miracle stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesWoolcock Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 On 14/09/2018 at 10:41, Hudds Lad said: I know this is a bit odd and i'm unsure where to put this thread but figured here was as good a place as any, so.... does anyone have any top tips for removing lock winding gear grease from clothing, namely waterproofs? last time out my daughter managed to get some on her brand new (yellow) coat whilst crossing the lock gate and trying to avoid the gate paddle gear the thick of it was hastily wiped off with tissue but some remains and I now fear its set for life, unless you know different? right, there you go, i'll now await the sage/sarcastic advice Swarfega. Rub it in then wash the item. 100% I think on fresh oil and grease. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 Stick the (nearly) teenager through the washing machine liberally smeared in swarfega and she will be too busy cursing you to care about the jacket. [ Inspired by @bizzard ] 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudds Lad Posted September 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 On 16/09/2018 at 01:13, JamesWoolcock said: Swarfega. Rub it in then wash the item. 100% I think on fresh oil and grease. James that's all well and good, but I had no idea it now came in different flavours. which do I want? Original Classic, Original, Heavy, Power or Orange? colour me confused ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howardang Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 On 14/09/2018 at 12:53, Naughty Cal said: Excellent stuff. We use it on everything on the boat and at home. We get it from Boyes. .....or Boyses as it is pronounced in 'ull? Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 On 14/09/2018 at 20:35, The Bearwood Boster said: Wore some mascara twice during our 12 wk summer cruise ?. Well I never! Who'd have even thought you could take it off and then reapply the stuff? And to think many blokes moan about how much money their wives spend. We just don't know the half of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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