gas stains on fiberglass
 

got some stains on the hull from weep holes on the gas tank after
filling...any ideas about how to get these off? Thanks much!

gas stains on fiberglass
 

On 10/10/10 8:54 AM, bpuharic wrote:
got some stains on the hull from weep holes on the gas tank after
filling...any ideas about how to get these off? Thanks much!


Starbrite hull cleaner or dawn dish liquid. When you get the stains off,
put a couple of coats of boat wax on the area that "attracts" the stains.

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gas stains on fiberglass
 

On Sun, 10 Oct 2010 09:03:08 -0400, Secular Humouresque
wrote:

On 10/10/10 8:54 AM, bpuharic wrote:
got some stains on the hull from weep holes on the gas tank after
filling...any ideas about how to get these off? Thanks much!


Starbrite hull cleaner or dawn dish liquid. When you get the stains off,
put a couple of coats of boat wax on the area that "attracts" the stains.

the marina clued me in to 'FSR"...fiberglass stain remover...not sure
if it'll work but I'll let yo uknow

gas stains on fiberglass
 

On Sun, 10 Oct 2010 13:08:10 GMT, "A.Boater"
wrote:

You've got a problem.

I had to deal with this once, due to fuel expansion, and it was a bitch.
Then ONLY way I could get the stuff off was using a professional grade
compound. Fortunately, they build and repair boats where I dry store and
they just gave me a small quantity. I think it only comes in the gallon size
and that is pretty pricey.

It is a VERY aggressive compound, so be careful. I used a real power buffer
to accomplish the job, so if you try to use a higher speed wheel, be VERY
careful of burning the gelcoat. Actually, this stuff cuts fast enough to use
by hand.

http://www.boatersworld.com/product/...ource =google

Not sure what you have, but I had to touch up the bottom paint, too.

i'll give the fiberglass stain remover a chance...even if it lightens
it a bit it should be OK

thank smuch

gas stains on fiberglass
 

On 10/10/10 3:41 PM, bpuharic wrote:
On Sun, 10 Oct 2010 09:03:08 -0400, Secular Humouresque
wrote:

On 10/10/10 8:54 AM, bpuharic wrote:
got some stains on the hull from weep holes on the gas tank after
filling...any ideas about how to get these off? Thanks much!


Starbrite hull cleaner or dawn dish liquid. When you get the stains off,
put a couple of coats of boat wax on the area that "attracts" the stains.

the marina clued me in to 'FSR"...fiberglass stain remover...not sure
if it'll work but I'll let yo uknow


I've used FSR. If memory serves, it is mostly oxalic acid. Wear gloves
and eye protection. It stings like the devil if it gets into small cuts.

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gas stains on fiberglass
 

On Oct 10, 7:54*am, bpuharic wrote:
got some stains on the hull from weep holes on the gas tank after
filling...any ideas about how to get these off? Thanks much!

Taht's always the problem I'[ve had with my v huls. the tank cap is in
front of the drivers windshield, and so is the vent. fueling them is a
pain because the pump[ is pumping then if not careful to shut the pump
down before the filler neck is full, the pump handle makes a smard
*click!* as the gasolinee comes puking back out of the top. OK so now
it's full, but every jossle and gas comes dribbling out of the tank
vent.

i got to the point where I'd wash it as fast as I could with
windshield washer and a wet cloth, but eventually I gave up trying to
get rid of the stain every time I slopped gas on the hull. . But I'll
detail them when I moth ball them for the winter. Bon-ami doesnt't do
bad but really dulls the finish, so It'll get a good scrubbing then a
wax job, and I doubt it will look good -as- new, but it'll be better'n
what it was.

gas stains on fiberglass
 

On Sun, 10 Oct 2010 14:26:51 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

On Oct 10, 7:54*am, bpuharic wrote:
got some stains on the hull from weep holes on the gas tank after
filling...any ideas about how to get these off? Thanks much!

Taht's always the problem I'[ve had with my v huls. the tank cap is in
front of the drivers windshield, and so is the vent. fueling them is a
pain because the pump[ is pumping then if not careful to shut the pump
down before the filler neck is full, the pump handle makes a smard
*click!* as the gasolinee comes puking back out of the top. OK so now
it's full, but every jossle and gas comes dribbling out of the tank
vent.

i got to the point where I'd wash it as fast as I could with
windshield washer and a wet cloth, but eventually I gave up trying to
get rid of the stain every time I slopped gas on the hull. . But I'll
detail them when I moth ball them for the winter. Bon-ami doesnt't do
bad but really dulls the finish, so It'll get a good scrubbing then a
wax job, and I doubt it will look good -as- new, but it'll be better'n
what it was.

yeah the tanks were pretty full and the rocking of the boat spilled
some out the overflow. looks like hell but i hope the FSR takes it
off...

gas stains on fiberglass
 

On Sun, 10 Oct 2010 16:53:56 -0400, Secular Humouresque
wrote:

On 10/10/10 3:41 PM, bpuharic wrote:
On Sun, 10 Oct 2010 09:03:08 -0400, Secular Humouresque
wrote:

On 10/10/10 8:54 AM, bpuharic wrote:
got some stains on the hull from weep holes on the gas tank after
filling...any ideas about how to get these off? Thanks much!


Starbrite hull cleaner or dawn dish liquid. When you get the stains off,
put a couple of coats of boat wax on the area that "attracts" the stains.

the marina clued me in to 'FSR"...fiberglass stain remover...not sure
if it'll work but I'll let yo uknow


I've used FSR. If memory serves, it is mostly oxalic acid. Wear gloves
and eye protection. It stings like the devil if it gets into small cuts.

yeah it has oxalic acid...hope i dont get gout! but right now the boat
looks like someone ****ed on it, so i hope this helps

gas stains on fiberglass
 

On Oct 10, 6:16*pm, bpuharic wrote:
On Sun, 10 Oct 2010 14:26:51 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:



On Oct 10, 7:54*am, bpuharic wrote:
got some stains on the hull from weep holes on the gas tank after
filling...any ideas about how to get these off? Thanks much!

Taht's always the problem I'[ve had with my v huls. the tank cap is in
front of the drivers windshield, and so is the vent. fueling them is a
pain because the pump[ is pumping then if not careful to shut the pump
down before the filler neck is full, the pump handle makes a smard
*click!* as the gasolinee comes puking back out of the top. OK so now
it's full, but every jossle and gas comes dribbling out of the tank
vent.

i got to the point where I'd wash it as fast as I could with
windshield washer and a wet cloth, but eventually I gave up trying to
get rid of the stain every time I slopped gas on the hull. . But I'll
detail them when I moth ball them for the winter. *Bon-ami doesnt't do
bad but really dulls the finish, so It'll get a good scrubbing then a
wax job, and I doubt it will look good -as- new, but it'll be better'n
what it was.

yeah the tanks were pretty full and the rocking of the boat spilled
some out the overflow. *looks like hell but i hope the FSR takes it
off...

Sounds like a plan, Bob, they should know what they're talking about.
Yes please keep us informed. Always looking for better boat products.

gas stains on fiberglass
 

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On 10/10/10 3:41 PM, bpuharic wrote:
On Sun, 10 Oct 2010 09:03:08 -0400, Secular Humouresque
wrote:

On 10/10/10 8:54 AM, bpuharic wrote:
got some stains on the hull from weep holes on the gas tank after
filling...any ideas about how to get these off? Thanks much!


Starbrite hull cleaner or dawn dish liquid. When you get the stains off,
put a couple of coats of boat wax on the area that "attracts" the stains.

the marina clued me in to 'FSR"...fiberglass stain remover...not sure
if it'll work but I'll let yo uknow


I've used FSR. If memory serves, it is mostly oxalic acid. Wear gloves
and eye protection. It stings like the devil if it gets into small cuts.

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teak cleaners have the same ingredient ans so does bar keepers friend.

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