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82tique
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Posted: March-18-2005 at 9:36pm |
Amazing...iron out was on row 11b (about half way down) just like skyhawkflyer said!
Stuff seems to work really well. |
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skyhawkflyer
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You'll find it in the same area as toilet bowl cleaner, isle 11B half way down on the right. If you can't find it in the store then ask around in your area.
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82tique
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What section of home depot do you find 'iron out.'
my home depot 'crew' is kind of bottom of the barrell. |
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skyhawkflyer
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Yellowdog is right, but the name is a little off. it's "Iron-Out". You can get it at Home Depots and most hardware stores.
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nauti girl
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I found this product at Walmart also, after first noticing it in a SkiDim catalog. I was motivated to clean our boat for my husband after seeing how easy it was. He was thoroughly impressed with me.
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jameski
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I use a product called "Star Bright hull cleaner" from Wal-Mart. It is a clear liquid. Just wipe it on with a rag and your gel coat will turn white within 2 minutes. Then rinse it off. This stuff is FANTASTIC! My graphics are vinyl and it doesn't seem to harm them at all.
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yellowdog
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If you have not tried the sanding/polishing route yet, there is another possibility. A product called Rust-Out is made for removing iron stains from clothes and treating well water. Someone else on this board mentioned a similar product for removing stains on the gell coat.
The hull on the '78 was stained from being in the water two weeks straight and also had a similar incident with gasoline. After scrubbing and buffing failed to get anywhere, I tried a bit of this stuff mixed with water, about 1/2 cup to 2 gallons. At first it did not seem to be doing anything, but I found that by leaving it on the surface for a few minutes it would remove the stains. Rinsed it, washed with auto soap and waxed it. The hull has never looked cleaner or brighter. The stuff is used in drinking water quite often and does not have any effect on skin even in concentrated doses so I did not have any issues with using it on the boat. Probably not a recommended hull cleaner, but it works!!??? Oh yeah, our hull is white, I have no idea what it may do to a colored gelcoat! |
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Brian
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Try NAPA speedy white rubbing compound and then buff out with Meguires (SP?) marine polish. Works wonders!
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79nautique
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wet sand with 1000 grit then wet sand with 1500 grit then polish, buff and wax.
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Barr-acuda
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The heat of the summer sun and a dark blue cover caused the gasoline to expand and come out the vent. This has left a discoloration on the back of my 99 SNOB. If have gotten it to lighten up some with some Star Bright marine polish but it is still very obvious to a very concerned owner. Any sure fire cures out there?
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