Now that's funnyIf everything else fails use some wet sandpaper 800 grit.
I would consider trying Sailor Gerry's on the stain but that's where I draw the line.How about rum instead of red wine, Doug?
I read your rum post on your blog, it is worth sharing on the forum.
Fair Winds
I clearly said, "food or drink".no idea what you mean by this..... of course gelcoat will stain, lots of things stain it. Eventually, some will just naturally bleach out from the sun but that's not true of all stains. Some need attention AND time in the sun.
Maybe it depends on what you consider clean, unstained gelcoat. I've seen many that are so stained, they are a yellowish grey all over.
Best thing I have found for removing Red Wine from a Carpet...... Windex, spray it on let it foam up and draw the color out and wipe it up.I knocked over a glass of wine in my cockpit last night (Layer Cake Cabernet in case you're curious) and it immediately stained the gel coat. I can't seem to scrub it off. Any suggestions?
I knocked over a glass of wine in my cockpit last night (Layer Cake Cabernet in case you're curious) and it immediately stained the gel coat. I can't seem to scrub it off. Any suggestions?[/QUOTe
Tilex unless you already drankthewie,the straight
Tilex. Will do unless you had already swallowed the wine. Straight bleach will remove used red wine from gel coat.I knocked over a glass of wine in my cockpit last night (Layer Cake Cabernet in case you're curious) and it immediately stained the gel coat. I can't seem to scrub it off. Any suggestions?
Ugh. Good to know.Tilex. Will do unless you had already swallowed the wine. Straight bleach will remove used red wine from gel coat.
+1 for Wineaway. We keep a bottle on the boat and at home.These 2 products work instantly on red wine stains: Wine Away and Folex.
Zactly what I said too.All you guys are so funny with the chemical treatments! A cockpit exposed to sun for a few hours and voila ... the red stain is gone! Have a party, spill the wine, (take that pearl!), wash down with water and come back the next day ... all gone and ready for another party!
"I hate being right all the time." -Jeff Goldblum (Jurassick Park)FWIW, I went back to the boat for a day of cleanup after our sail. My thought was to inspect the stain again and then head out to purchase one or more of the items you guys suggested. When I got to the boat the stain was 70% faded by the sun. Then my boat partner came down and didn't notice a thing so I made us both a Dark n Stormy instead of scrubbing. I will, however, buy one of the products just to keep for quick removal. Thanks all.