SharkGrip Coatings
Scum Buster Industrial Tub and Tile Cleaner
- SKU:
- SB-G
- MPN:
- SB-G
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Usually Ships the same day.
- Weight:
- 9.00 LBS
- Width:
- 7.50 (in)
- Height:
- 12.00 (in)
- Depth:
- 4.00 (in)
Description
SCUM-BUSTER™ STEP 1
Professional Tub & Tile Cleaner
Step 1: Clean Before You Etch
If you put etching gel over heavy scum, you’re etching the scum — not the porcelain. Scum-Buster is the “fail-safe” first step that exposes the real surface so Step 2 (Safe-Etch Gel) can do its job.
Why Step 1 Exists (And Why Most Systems Fail Without It)
Heavy soap scum is not just “soap.” It’s a stacked contamination layer that becomes a semi-plastic barrier that acids struggle to penetrate. That’s why you can’t “etch your way through” a dirty tub.
What “Heavy Scum” Really Is
- Body oils and fatty residues
- Soap surfactants + detergents
- Hard-water minerals (calcium / lime)
- Silicones and waxes (from cleaners & polishes)
- Rust and staining metals
The Fail-Safe System: Step 1 + Step 2
Ever notice why strong acids are stored in plastic containers? Because many acid systems don’t “eat through” polymer-type barriers easily. Heavy soap scum behaves the same way — it blocks etching chemistry from reaching the substrate.
Step 2 (Safe-Etch Gel): creates a controlled micro-etch for maximum wetting and bonding.
Professional Use (Step 1)
- Apply Scum-Buster™ by brush or spray.
- Dwell 3–5 minutes (don’t let it dry out).
- Scrub using warm water + 3M Scotch-Brite Maroon Pad (07447).
- Rinse thoroughly and dry completely.
- Proceed to Step 2: Safe-Etch Gel for micro-etch and final bonding profile.
Safety + Professional Standard
- Use OSHA-approved chemical-resistant gloves, goggles, and protective clothing.
- Wear an acid gas respirator and ensure strong ventilation.
- Rinse and neutralize per your shop protocol. Keep product off finished or sensitive surfaces.
Clean First. Then Micro-Etch. Then Spray Like a Pro.
Scum-Buster makes Step 2 work — and Step 2 makes your bonding system bulletproof.
2 Reviews
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Scum Buster
Literally a game changer in the cleaning process, you watch stuff dissolve when you put it on
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Excellent degreaser
At full strength this will dissolve the worst soap scum and build up. When diluted, it's my go-to for cleaning during the prep process for all fixtures and materials.
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