Embedded Stains

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Dennis

I have embedded stains on my hull and have tried all the suggested products to no avail. The local dealer said the only way to remove them is to sand them out. He said I would need very smooth sandpaper (5-6,000 grit) to polish the gel coat after I sanded the stains out. Does anyone know where I can buy this? Has anyone else done this?
 
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A.L. ("Jim") Willis Pres of ISLAND GIRL PROD.

What products did you try?-sanding is last resort!

If your care to post the answer or e-mail me via www.IslandGirlProducts.com I'll send you small samples of our cleaners that might work where others don't. Only then should you consider wearing away a layer of you boat- if stains are deep you may dangerously thin the gelcoat. What color is the gelcoat...white? Good Luck Jim Willis
 
Aug 11, 2006
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Hunter H260 Traverse City
Had great success with Island Girl products...

IIguess that was an "unsolicited testimonial"?)
 
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Jack Laird

Try 100% Clorax

Gloves first, let it set a few minutes then rince well. Then do it again if necessary. Wax afterwards.
 
Aug 11, 2006
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Hunter H260 Traverse City
Sorry forgot to mention straight Clorox!

Works on most hull stains originated by mildew...
 
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A.L. ("Jim") Willis Pres of ISLAND GIRL PROD.

George- what did you do?

Thanks for the unsolicited testimonial However I would like to solicit more details for my own knowledge base! You can send this privately if you wish, via our website www.IslandGirlProducts.com Thanks Jim W San Francisco
 
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Melody Miller

On - Off

Hi Dennis: Did you try a product called "On / Off?" It is a mild acid that took some stains out of my hull that the 6 other products I tried could not. Good Luck, Melody
 
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John Squire

Keeping non-skid areas clean

I've figured out several ways to remove stains/marks from (white) non-skid textured gelcoat, but what can I do in lieu of wax to make cleaning easier or less necessary in the future?
 
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