Hi have a 2000 H290 and would like to ask if anyone knows what material this is and what is the best cleaner / protector for it.
thank you
Colin
thank you
Colin
Rub rail
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- Oct 22, 2014
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Hard to tell from the image.
Rub rails typically come made from just a few materials.
Rub rails typically come made from just a few materials.
- Wood. Often teak but various hard woods have been used through out the years.
- Plastic. Often a ridgid or semi-ridged vinyl material. Taco Marine is popular manufacture of extruded plastic rub rails. TACO Marine | Rub Rail TACO Marine
- Metal. Stainless Steel and Aluminum are frequently seen on boats.
Ouch, mine is solid vinyl so the cleaner is just about anything that cleans.
Unfortunately, many cleaners will destroy the finish on that suspected aluminum insert yours shows. Maybe use dishwashing soap if it is aluminum. Test somewhere inconspicuous.
If it's SS, no problem and use any cleaner which will do the job.
As far as preserving the cleaning job, I use :
Apply once or twice per year to keep it repelling water. Makes cleaning a breeze.
Unfortunately, many cleaners will destroy the finish on that suspected aluminum insert yours shows. Maybe use dishwashing soap if it is aluminum. Test somewhere inconspicuous.
If it's SS, no problem and use any cleaner which will do the job.
As far as preserving the cleaning job, I use :
Apply once or twice per year to keep it repelling water. Makes cleaning a breeze.
