Gerritt Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 (edited) I have some rub marks on the outside of my aluminum hull, not scratches but just rubbing... some of them are red from a friends dock.. is their anyway to remove them? and should I apply wax to the hull to prevent further marks? I do use bumpers but it seems a bit of rubbing is inevitable?.. #2 I also left my spare tire in the boat while it was in storage.. I now have a brown ring (Tar?) on my vinyl flooring I have tried dish soap and a scrub brush but to no avail.. anyone know a way to remove this unsightly ring without doing damage to my new vinyl floor? Thanks in advance! G. Edited June 28, 2008 by Gerritt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted June 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Thanks Paul, I have not heard of it before... do you know if it is safe to use on vinyl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Gerritt go to the grocerie store and buy some VIM I used it to take black grime of the vinyl on my tent trailer today.Good stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrest Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 (edited) save some cash and a trip to the store, try white vinegar. Edited June 22, 2008 by forrest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addict Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 i have cheap vinyl tiles in my apt.spilled oven cleaner on the floor and it turned brown tried everything to get the poo coloured stain out then i tried an sos pad and presto.as for the hull not sure what to use.when my paint job was fresh on my boat i used to wax it this kept the lake scum from forming and made it easier to clean.now all i do is ocasinally vaccum the inside and go fishing the lake water washes it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cast-Away Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Gerritt, rubbing compound will remove the scuff on the paint quite nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Try fantastic for the tire ring, and rubbing compound for the scuff marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keep it reel Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 magic eraser for the tire ring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Best thing for tough stains is isopropal alcohol. Get it at your drug store it's pretty cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Spray nine works great too..... Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Thanks for all the advice guys. I will take some before and after pics. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted June 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Thanks for all the advice guys!.. the rubbing compound worked great on the scuff marks!! I followed up with wax.... now to finish the rest of the boat LOL.. here are a few before and after pictures... Before pictures... And after... As for the Tire Mark... I tried vinegar, Alcohol, Vim and even the stuff Paul suggested.... NOTHING is touching it!... before I rip the vinyl out in frustration is there any other suggestions? Here is a picture of what I am dealing with.. Thanks again for any and all advice! G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 ....Just buy a new boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Just a guess, but try something like Armorall spray foam tire cleaner on the brown ring... a little on a rag and do a spot aboot the size of a dime to see if it works, or maybe some WD-40 will work! Let us know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Did you try the magic eraser on the rust? I've used them to get red dye stains from spilled nail polish off of countertops. Amazing what they'll take off without chemicals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrest Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Take a crayon and write: "this circle was caused by a rusty spare tire. Please do not ask me any questions about it on penalty of being thrown overboard" that should take care of it fine. OR as previously stated, buy a new boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoriaRiverMan Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Did you try the magic eraser on the rust? I've used them to get red dye stains from spilled nail polish off of countertops. Amazing what they'll take off without chemicals. These magic eraser's are very impressive... Made by mr clean........... i was walking around house with it after seeing it work............ rubbing every stain i found......lol another thing ive done on stains is use the powder laundry detergent....... seems to work well..........just kinda hard on hands CLR is another that works like a champ............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Paint a smiley face on it? Give yer boat a bit of personality. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BENNY Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 I have to add Mr Clean Magic Eraser as well, I have not seen anything work better, still amazes me what it will take off. Alum,leather,vinyl etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted June 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 I should have added I tried the Mr.Clean scrubber... my wife swears by them... That said this is not a rust stain.. This is from the tire itself and not the rim.. Be it tar, grease or some other chemical compound.. I am stumped here.. on what will remove this sticky brown junk from my vinyl... and have spend 30.00 on different treatment thus far to rid myself of it to no avail.... I have learned a lesson though... Never leave you spare tire in the boat out in the sun! G Chris.. you may have a point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrest Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 If it is a tire a rubber stain you need a degreasing agent: -soapy water (I am sure you tried) -Goo gone, they sell it at CTC. I am sure the automotive guys have seen this b4 too. forrest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyboss Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Try this from Canadian Tire, Somebody already mentioned Goo Gone, if nothing else works this will!!! http://www.cleantrains.com/id44.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Try the tire foam Gerritt, if it's tar you'll need a petroleum based cleaner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Oh, sorry G - I totally blanked when you said it was sticky the first time. Duh. 2 years ago, we did the dance of 1,000 products with some dried sticker residue on our fibreglass. Unbelievable stuff, nothing was even making a dent in it. I finally got a cheap little can of Goof Off from Home Depot, and it was like a hot knife through butter. Amazing stuff. It's my go to for lost causes now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Did you try the spray nine? That stuff works good bud! Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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