While it’s easy to get caught up in the high-tech mods and complex upgrades that can change up your PWC’s performance, sometimes, it’s good to revisit the basics when it comes to caring for your PWC.
In a recent video posted to the Jet Tech social media page, they walk PWC owners through a thorough cleaning process to help keep any PWC model clean – providing not only good looks, but extended life, reduced repair costs and improved safety.
Step 1. Use a salt wash, such as Salt Shift Marine Salt Wash. This pH neutral, biodegradable wash removes salt in 30s with a contactless snow foam wash that leaves behind a corrosion barrier. It is safe on all surfaces, and Australian made from plant-derived ingredients. You can also purchase it bundled with the Snow Foam gun, which connects to your garden hose with adjustable flow control and quick-connect handle for fast, effortless rinsing.
Step 2. Rinse off the Salt Wash before it dries.
Step 3. Take your seats off and put them upright so all the water can drain out to stop them from getting waterlogged.
Step 4. Turn your jet ski on before you turn the water on.
Step 5. Use a salt and sediment wash for the cooling system, like Salt Shift’s Marine Engine Flush Kit. The 2x concentrated, biodegradable formula breaks down salt, calcium and limescale in 30s, descales cooling systems, and leaves a corrosion barrier. Safe on gaskets and rubbers.
Step 6. Turn your engine off, then turn the water off.
Step 7. Tilt the jet ski trailer back, release the winch (with the safety chain on) to be able to thoroughly rinse all surfaces of the ski.
Step 8. Undo your bungs and lightly rinse out the engine bay.
Step 9. Dry the ski with a soft dry towel to avoid hard water spots. The Salt Shift Microfibre Detailing Cloths work great for this step, trapping dirt, grime and residue for a streak-free, lint-free finish, and they are machine washable for repeated use.
Step 10. Use Salt Shift’s Rust Shield, an anti-corrosion and lanolin spray to spray down the engine to prevent rust. This spray creates a durable, high-gloss, hydrophobic barrier that protects jet skis from salt, sand, and mud corrosion. Designed for DIY use, it cures and hardens in 2–4 days, providing up to 12 months of corrosion protection with a non-stick, water-repellent finish.
Be sure to check out the Jet Tech Salt Shift page to see all the available cleaning kits and products.
