i need to find the mfg. of the white rub rails used on the outlaws. i would think that they would use the same size on all the models
i have a 97' 29. i was trying to clean it up the other day but it was not looking that great... any tips would be much appreciated....

jc

I replaced the rubrails on my 1988 Force 320 with ones from West Marine

How diffecult was it to replace the rub rail?

Usually not hard to replace.

Pull out the old rubber, start with a screwdriver at a rubber joint.

Loosen up a joint section of the aluminum.

Lubricate the rubber and start sliding.

Alternately you can snap it by warming the rubber so it is more flexible.

Your fingers will be tired.

Hey, don't give up trying to clean that rub rail yet! I clean mine once a year with Soft Scrub with Bleach. You might have to rub it awhile (punn intended), but it will get it white again! I can't believe how much better the boat looks with a clean rub rail.

Sometimes if you clean it good with lacquer thinner, then mix up a paste of baking soda and water, and give it a good scrub with the mix, rinse with water and it will look great!

I have tried it all and Acetone works the best, make sure you wear gloves, you can buy the stuff in hardware stores or paint dept.

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i tried a little paint thinner last weekend and it did not do much..

i know that lacquer (spelling) thinner is stronger, i just worry about melting the rubber. i like the idea on baking soda..

yes. a clean rub rail makes the boat look great.

a couple of years ago i had the molding and rub rail replaced along with the ss insert (on my 272) and i could not believe what a difference it made.

jccool:

Acetone is the trick! It actually melts away a very thin layer of the vinyl. Just keep moving to a clean spot on you're rag, otherwise you just smear back in the grime you just removed. I do mine everytime I come off the water and there is absolutly no sign of damage or change to the rub rail (3 years and running).

Bruce...