Help - how to remove tarp marks

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rgranger

rgranger

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Jan 19, 2010
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Hobie 16 & Rhodes 22 Skeeter Charleston
Joe said:
that's just not true....... acetone evaporates quickly and will do NO damage to gelcoat or fiberglass ...
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Ah .... you beat me to it. :)

I wonder if the poster got Acetone confused with chloromethane (which is common in paint stripper)
 
Nom De Guerre

Nom De Guerre

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May 6, 2012
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rgranger said:
Ah .... you beat me to it. :)

I wonder if the poster got Acetone confused with chloromethane (which is common in paint stripper)
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I don't know about them, but I'll usually ask for ID help from unsuspecting passerby - 'Excuse me, does this rag smell like chloroform?'
 
cat38skip

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Jun 6, 2004
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Acetone can soften the gelcoat and lead to longer term gelcoat damage. I NEVER use it. My first choice for any stains on gelcoat is oxalic acid. The best form is in a gel. FSR by Davis Instruments is a great choice. There are others out there . If that doesn't do it. I use MEK. It is less damaging to gelcoat. As always, use with moderation and lots of elbow grease and ventilation.
 
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