Hi all, I just purchased a used 2005 model that seems to have mostly sat around in the rain this summer. Unfortunately, it did not come with manuals. (I'll be trying to get them from Hunter.) This boat is in good shape, but has quite a bit of gray rain dirt on the top side. This does not come off with normal washing. It is almost like it has embedded itself in the plastic. I was wondering what the care and maintenance says about waxing/buffing the ACP surface. Has anybody found a good way to remove this sort of gray patina? Power wash? Buffing? Solvents? Bob
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Try using FSR
FSR will remove most, if not all of the grey or dark streaks, and get it back to nice and white.
FSR will remove most, if not all of the grey or dark streaks, and get it back to nice and white.
FSR is .....
It stands for fiberglass stain remover. It is a brand name. It comes in a jar, and is jelly like. You can get it at any marine supply store. Just go ask them for FSR, and they will know what you are talking about. You use it by spreading it on the fiberglass, rub it with some minimal elbow grease, off comes the grey and dark stains. By the way, don't use solvent, since it will dull the fiberglass and weaken it. If you have to use something like acetone, use it lightly. Happy rubbing.
It stands for fiberglass stain remover. It is a brand name. It comes in a jar, and is jelly like. You can get it at any marine supply store. Just go ask them for FSR, and they will know what you are talking about. You use it by spreading it on the fiberglass, rub it with some minimal elbow grease, off comes the grey and dark stains. By the way, don't use solvent, since it will dull the fiberglass and weaken it. If you have to use something like acetone, use it lightly. Happy rubbing.
Acetone!
I have a 170, same ACP as 216, the owners manual says "Never use acetone or other solvents. They will damage the finish on your boat.". The manual recommends isopropyl alcohol or mineral spirits for stubborn stains, but cautions about leaving any rags with mineral spirits lying on the boat as it may damage the surface after prolonged exposure. My dealer told me to ask myself this question before using any solvents on the boat... "Would use this on your cars painted surface?". They're obviously not the same thing, but it makes you think first because ACP is definitely not fiberglass with gelcoat either. There are some threads in the daysailer forum relating to cleaning products for the ACP boats that you might be of interest. Jerry
I have a 170, same ACP as 216, the owners manual says "Never use acetone or other solvents. They will damage the finish on your boat.". The manual recommends isopropyl alcohol or mineral spirits for stubborn stains, but cautions about leaving any rags with mineral spirits lying on the boat as it may damage the surface after prolonged exposure. My dealer told me to ask myself this question before using any solvents on the boat... "Would use this on your cars painted surface?". They're obviously not the same thing, but it makes you think first because ACP is definitely not fiberglass with gelcoat either. There are some threads in the daysailer forum relating to cleaning products for the ACP boats that you might be of interest. Jerry
I own an H-216. Cleaning ACP has been covered in the archives. In a nutshell, Comet/Ajax/etc. works well on the topsides and rub rail where fine surface scratches don't matter because you don't want it slippery anyhow. Softscrub on the hull. Rubbing compound for heel marks, etc. After getting it clean, **wax it**. The material is porous and will get dirty and stained almost immediately. Woody Wax on the top as it is non-slip. Regular car wax on the hull.
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