Re: Gasoline stains - need advice
 

I've used Barkeeper's friend on gas stains for the gelcoat, it worked for me.

Re: Gasoline stains - need advice
 

Used the acetone on the rubrails and it worked perfectly! looks like new...it did not work on the gelcoat tho. I tried some compound I had in the garage and it did nothing. I will try the 3M by hand and then use the wheel if necessary. 88 F, I did try the barkeepers friend with no luck. Thanks again to all!

Re: Gasoline stains - need advice
 

Unfortunately, you are going to have to buff the compound. If you're unsure about doing it yourself, find a detailer (auto or boat) to do it for you. Might cost you $20.00 or a couple of beers for a friend!

Be sure to use a conditioner on your rubrail any time you use acetone on it.

Good luck.

Re: Gasoline stains - need advice
 

you have good wax.. how do i get dealer price?

Re: Gasoline stains - need advice
 

E-mail me your phone number and we can discuss it.

Thanks for the compliment.

Re: Gasoline stains - need advice
 

Used acetone on my old rub rail insert. While it cleaned it like new, it also seemed to be more prone to getting dirty easier. That was using the acetone very sparingly too, not drip wet rag.

New insert, now I only use bleach white on it when it really needs a good cleaqning. So far still good.

Re: Gasoline stains - need advice
 

Good God - I did the exact same thing - little brown stains running down the sides. Seems to me that a combination of FSR and Castrol purple cleaner degreaser and waxing it 5 or 6 times with raindance wax took care of it. Thats the last time I fill it up when I come back.

Re: Gasoline stains - need advice
 

The rubrail on mine is stained exactly like you describe. A light buff took it off the fiberglass but I had to lightly wet-sand the rub rail then polish it back out. Took a lot of work and finess. Now its stained again and Im going to leave it for a while.

Re: Gasoline stains - need advice
 

Lightly wet sand