Gasoline stains - need advice
#12
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!
#13
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.
Be sure to use a conditioner on your rubrail any time you use acetone on it.
Good luck.
#14
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Originally Posted by frenzy
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.
Be sure to use a conditioner on your rubrail any time you use acetone on it.
Good luck.
#16
Originally Posted by frenzy
Be sure to use a conditioner on your rubrail any time you use acetone on it.
New insert, now I only use bleach white on it when it really needs a good cleaqning. So far still good.
#17
Originally Posted by US1 Fountain
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.
New insert, now I only use bleach white on it when it really needs a good cleaqning. So far still good.
#18
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.





