Removing marks from fenders.

[jacobjohn7]

Hi... me again.. the man with a thousand questions.. ;o)
With regard to boat fenders the ones on ropes.. how would you get residue from lock walls on them, dark scapes on white out of them.. any easier way that others? I would prob guess that I could use the G3 compound on them? or is the not right and another product handle it better... i hope someone can help please.

 

[volvopaul]

Hi... me again.. the man with a thousand questions.. ;o)
With regard to boat fenders the ones on ropes.. how would you get residue from lock walls on them, dark scapes on white out of them.. any easier way that others? I would prob guess that I could use the G3 compound on them? or is the not right and another product handle it better... i hope someone can help please.

I use rib shine it removes most of the grime from fenders, but warning, wear gloves !!

 

[CobraYellowfin]

CIF
Use it dry on a cloth then rinse off

Works for me!

Andy

 

[carannah]

I have used Cif in the past and found that it attracts dirt even quicker after; maybe the Cif removes the protective sheen.
I have now just used a product called Universal Stone which I got from the boat show to clean up the gel coat ( very good). The guy at the show cleaned up a very dirty well used fender and it came up well. I used it on mine and was very pleased with the result.

 

[jacobjohn7]

many thanks.. sounds a bit like the G3 compound which cleans up gelcoat... but keep the ideas coming.. and thanks for advice and counter advice on CIF. cheers
I've gone 'overboard' on products since I got boat, as want to make sure i have the kit when I get to boat.. and not go.. 'doh' need that particular stuff..
Also, the fender is a bit tatty.. same question applies.. might get a new one or infil for it...

 

[PaulGooch]

Also, the fender is a bit tatty.. same question applies.. might get a new one or infil for it...

This one is known as a rubbing strake

 

[jacobjohn7]

ta for terminology

 

[jacobjohn7]

any more ideas? or are we going for the gelcoat rubbing compound as the best..

 

[DAKA]

Fairy power spray

Spray it on, light rub and rinse off.

 

[rafiki_]

CIF
Use it dry on a cloth then rinse off

Works for me!

Andy

+1

 

[crazy4557]

As VP say's Ribshine but also use a magic sponge for even better results. Not found anything better than both these used together.
Ribshine is just TFR (Traffic film remover + some other additives) and can be bought quite cheaply in bulk at your local car factor.
Should work a treat on even the really badly marked fenders but won't shift marks that have penetrated the surface.

 

[jacobjohn7]

might try the fairy.. the marks are dark green on white, so its got it work cut out! but thanks for all comments. Might try CIF if not successful. ta all.

 

[theoldsalt]

I use CIF but to help prevent dirt getting in again I polish after.

As previously stated CIF can remove the sheen from fenders and polish helps to protect them.

See polish thread on other forum

http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=331030

 

[DAKA]

paint the deep ingrained stains with bleach.

 

[harstonwood]

T cut

 

[Sulley]

Magic sponges work well, buy them cheap online or the pound shop sells them in packs.

Takes dirt and marks off most things!

 

[thomshap]

Acetone

 

[LionsDen]

We have used A Glaze Fender Cleaner followed by A Glaze Rib & Fender Sealer does a good job - needed a beer after cleaning 10 fenders as SHMBO was not around to assist

 

[PaulGooch]

New fenders work well too

 

[Montemar]

If it is a scrape and not just on the surface try applying your chemical of choice with a toothbrush or similar, they work amazing well for something so low-tech.
Come to think of it use toothpaste - Sensodyne for sensitive fenders