Keeping it Clean???
 

HEllo I am a new owner of a 2002 Scarab 33' AVS wich just got delivered in Ontario Canada. My problems is taking out stains from falling leaves.. Had it parked on the trailer for a few days and it stained the top of the boat. I tryed cleaning it but it leaves a stain where the leaves where sitting. Is there something I can use to take it out? Maybe the boat was not waxed and now that does not protect it? it seems to stain very easy. Anyone have any ideas?? :rolleyes:

Magic erasers or worse case use an oxidation remover with buffer and they should come out. Ablsolute worst case is wet sand.

Believe it or not - even when ON/OFF won't get the stain out - letting it sit for a day or two in the sun will completely bleach it out.

On a related note - someone spilled some red wine on my seats and it sat over night - I was devastated, but low and behold, after a weekend or two of normal use and the resultant sun exposure - the stain is gone.

Oxy-Clean. Works wonders. You can also lay a rag on it and soak it with hydrogen peroxide.

As stated previously let it sit in the sun and use a mild compound. They will come out...don't fear!

Try Tilex

I've had the same thing happen before. Even worse was the leaves fell in a storm and were wet and sticking. I tried several things, most of which required a lot of work. Then I simply sprayed on some Clorox Clean Up on the stains. They disappeared within minutes. Wash normally after and rewax.

Thank you for all the tips.. I will try this...

i know it sounds really bad.. put some bleach in a spray bottle and spray the deck, then wash right after.. then i would put a layer of wax on.. i had big stain problems around my house and i would do it quite a bit, but would also wash and spray wax right away.. never any problems, and the deck of my cig was as bright white as if it was new....

To all:
Do NOT use ON/OFF anywhere on your boat. It is really VERY bad for your gel coat.