mainsail rust stains

[jeff leo]

I have a rust stain in my mainsail. What can I use to get it out? Jeff leo

 

[Steve Dion]

Rust on your sails

Jeff:Try this...Rust: Soak the affected area in a 5% solution of oxalic acid dissolved in hot water. Follow this with a 2% solution of hydrochloric acid in warm water and, finally, rinse the spot well with clear water.

 

[Den]

Try Zud

Try a product called Zud (Reckitt Benckiser, Inc.). A slurry of the powder is very effective at removing rust stains. I would test a small spot where it doesn't matter just to be sure it won't hurt the sail. I have used it on clothing with no adverse efects.

 

[jeff leo]

where

where can I get Zud?

 

[Mara]

Grocery / drug store

You can find it in almost any large grocery / drugstore chain. Try the kitchen cleanser area (Comet, etc.)

 

[Den]

Company Name

Zud is manufactured by:Reckitt Benckiser, Inc.1655 Valley RdWayne, NJContact their customer service dept, they can tell you where it can be purchased in your area.The active rust remover in Zud is oxalic acid.Den