Starke Venom Water Spot and Stain Remover
STARKE VENOM — WATER SPOT, RUST REMOVER & STRIP WASH SPECIALIST
Three jobs. One bottle. And the one line every PNW boat owner with a ceramic coating needs to hear before they do anything else.
Before you decide your ceramic coating has failed — do a strip wash with Venom. Nine times out of ten the coating is fine. It's contaminated. In Pacific Northwest conditions — Puget Sound salt spray, mineral-heavy rainfall, iron-bearing water from coastal runoff, and organic fallout from surrounding tree cover — environmental contamination builds up on top of your coating and suppresses its hydrophobic performance. The water stops beading and you assume the coating is gone. It isn't. It's buried. Venom is the liquid clay bar that pulls that contamination layer off the coating surface without touching the chemistry underneath.
Why the gel formula matters in the PNW marine environment. Unlike low-viscosity liquids that run off vertical hull surfaces immediately, Venom's pH-balanced gel formula clings — giving the chemistry time to work on the waterline, outrigger hardware, and hull sides without constant reapplication. On a boat sitting in a slip in Puget Sound or the San Juan Islands, that dwell time is the difference between a product that works and one that doesn't.
Three distinct uses:
1. Monthly strip wash on ceramic-coated boats. The Venom and Replenish sequence is the maintenance cycle that converts a 12-month coating into an 18-month coating. Essential in active saltwater environments where contamination accumulates faster.
2. Water spot removal on gelcoat, glass, and stainless steel. Mineral deposits from PNW rainfall and hard water that soap cannot touch respond to Venom's chelating chemistry. Works on hull sides, windshields, and stainless hardware.
3. Rust stain removal. Iron oxide staining from anchor chain contact, dock hardware, or iron-bearing water lifts cleanly with the same chelating chemistry that dissolves mineral deposits.
One caution: Keep Venom away from MFD screens, chart plotters, and electronics displays. The chemistry will permanently strip the UV-protective coating on those surfaces.
Available in 16 oz. and 128 oz.
Frequently Asked Questions
What surfaces can I use Starke Venom on?
Venom is safe for gelcoat, painted boat hulls, automotive clear coat, glass, and stainless steel. Do not use on MFD screens, chart plotters, or electronics displays — it will permanently strip their UV-protective coating.
Will Venom damage my ceramic coating or sealant?
No. Venom's pH-balanced formula is designed to remove contamination from the surface of your coating without stripping the coating chemistry beneath. It is safe for all SiO2-based coatings and sealants in the Starke lineup.
How do I use Venom as a strip wash?
Apply Venom to a wet surface, allow it to dwell for 1–3 minutes, agitate lightly with a wash mitt or soft brush, then rinse thoroughly. Follow with Starke Replenish to restore SiO2 chemistry and hydrophobic performance.
How often should I use Venom in Pacific Northwest saltwater conditions?
Monthly in active saltwater environments like Puget Sound, the San Juan Islands, or coastal Washington and Oregon. Quarterly in freshwater or lower-contamination environments.
Can Venom remove rust stains from dock hardware and anchor chain contact?
Yes. Venom's chelating chemistry dissolves iron oxide staining from anchor chain contact, dock hardware, and iron-bearing water. Apply, allow to dwell, and rinse — no abrasive scrubbing required.
Shipping
- Free shipping on orders over $200 in the domestic United States
- $7 flat rate on orders under $200
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- Questions? Call 253-289-7109
