Rust Stain

[DIW]

Stupid P_ _ t of a mechanic left nut and washers on the transome step resulting in an unsightly rust stain which has discoloured the gel. Any ideas and/or products to remove the stain would be gratefully received.
Ian

 

[Geoffs]

There's a proprietry product on the market available from most chandlers, goes under the name of Y10 or Hull Magic. Based on Oxalic acid, there have been recipes on here making it yourself using wallpaper paste. Best to buy the proper product IMHO.

Old Chinese proverb 'Man who sail boat into rice field, soon get into paddy'

 

[ccscott49]

I agree Y10 gel, brilliant stuff!

 

[philip_stevens]

In the August edition PBO, page 152, there was an article by Andrew Simpson, Good Gear Guide -extolling the virtues of a rust remover.

He reckons it is the best thing on the market. ".... a blessed concoction if ever there was one".

I posted the above in August, but forgot to add the name of the product.

The only thing is, I cannot find my August PBO. Perhaps someone else can find the name of the product, as I am still interested in getting some.



regards,
Philip

 

[harvey]

That brilliant stuff is called Magica, available by ringing OSMAR on 01305766642 !! ....and it really does get rust stains off anything.

 

[philip_stevens]

Harvey, thanks for that. I knew someone would know the name and contact number. I cannot find my August issue. Thanks again.

regards,
Philip