Fender Foxing

[Ian_Rob]

Over the winter my newish Majoni fenders have developed brown stains over and above the general grime, that appear impossible to remove….

…..unless anybody knows better??

 

[wrr]

It may be worth trying this stuff: Everbuild PVCu Solvent Cleaner. I find that it helps with my fenders when a water-based approach and scouring pad are ineffective. It is available from ToolStation among others.

 

[PeterBoater]

+1 for PVCu cleaner but it does take off the original sheen/gloss, as does a scouring pad. After the cleaner I use a clear furniture polish, Pledge or similar.

 

[michael_w]

Buy blue fenders.

 

[Ian_Rob]

Thanks. I’ll try some PVCu cleaner. It seems to be more than ‘skin deep’. Presumably a mold or bacteria? I wonder if oxalic acid would work?

 

[geem]

We find all fenders, regardless of colour pick up stains. Sometimes impossible to remove. Instead we make cheap fleece Fender socks. They look nice and give some protection to topsides as long as you don't get them dirty. There is a risk that they will pick up grit if used on dirty concrete walls, etc but we use a rash pad for that to protect the hull.