teak brightener stain removal

[Craig]

I was using teak brightener on my boat and spilled some of it. I thought I had cleaned it up, but now find that I didn't do a good enough job. I have tried rubbing alcohol and paint thinner to remove the stains, but neither does any good. The next step seems to be a careful application of acetone. If that doesn't work, a chemist friend suggests that the stain could be a burn from the oxalic acid in the teak brightener. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix the mess I created? Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[Larry]

Teak cleaner stains

I used a couple of teak cleaners that left yellowish stains on the nearby gelcoat. I rinsed with water but they were still there. After sitting in sun and rain for a few days the stains disappeared. What color are your stains and how pronounced are they?

 

[Jim A]

Just Sand

That stuff if messy. Try not getting on your fiberglass!

 

[Trevor - SailboatOwners.c]

Rubbing compound

Hi Craig -If the stains persist, I'd try some heavy duty rubbing compound which removes the surface. Buff out with lighter duty and polish - wax if necessary.Best,Trevor

 

[Craig]

teak brightener stains

Larry,The stains are a very light brown, kind of like the color of coffee spilled on white paper. They are too obvious for my liking. The sun and rain have done nothing to them.Trevor,Thanks for the suggestion. Rubbing compound sounds like a very good idea. However, I neglected to mention that some of the stains are in the textured part of the cockpit.