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Old 04-25-2005, 10:45 AM
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Somehow I got metal shavings on the deck and the swim platform ...what can I use to remove the stains ?
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Old 04-25-2005, 07:19 PM
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Mike, you caused me to have to get up go out to my garage to look for the name of the stuff. I didn't find it, but I did remember the name while I was looking. It's called FSR (fiberglas stain remover). It's a blue gel you let sit, then wipe it off. It takes off most stains. I've had to sand some off before. I think it depends on how long you let the rust sit. You can get it at any marine supply store.
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You could also try CLR just be careful how long you leave it and don't get it on skin.
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thanks guys .. give em a try .....the worst now is on the swim platform ..on the non skid part ...
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Alumabrite. This is a basic (not acidic) solution that will dissolve rust stains before your eyes.
Caution: Do not put on aluminum or stainless. This stuff was made to "etch" metals before priming. It will discolor your raw metals.
Available at all marine hardware stores.
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Use Meguire's Wax ball and wax.
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If all else fails sulfuric or hydrofloric acid will take it off. Sulfuric would probably be the easiest to get at a building supply store.
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