Hull Getting Discoloured

[adams1x]

Hi, I have a question...

I keep my rib out of the water but for the past 2 or 3 weekends I have put the boat in the water on Friday and then taken it out on the Monday. I have noticed when bringing it out tonight that the bright white hull has started to yellow in places, what is the best way to get rid of this, Hopefully if I can get the yellowing out would polishing the hull help for future? Thanks

[codprawn]

What you need is oxalic acid.

http://www.mistral.ie/details.php?co...FcEUzAodmHTz9g

This has to be cheaper than all the specialist marine proudcts that have fancy names!!!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/200G-Oxalic-Ac...3%3A1|294%3A24

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1KG-Oxalic-Aci...3%3A1|294%3A24

Tha last one is probably the best to buy.

[Avocet]

On the basis of monkeys typing Shakespeare, Codders is spot on this time: oxalyc acid is exactly what you need.

I'm not sure about the products he mentions but as proprietory brands go, you can't do better than: Aqua Marine Y10 FIBREGLASS STAIN REMOVER.

I've just used it on my boat and the verdict from Mrs A was that "it looks like new".

The application is dead easy: paint on with a paint brush and rinse off with plenty of plain water. White hull results with no physical effort.

Harder bit is then polishing it: 3M is fine but strong arms (or access to electricity and a rotary drill with polisher) are essential. Two weeks later my arms still feel it: hey ho! Such is becoming 50!

[Maximus]

If it is only light/surface discoloration you may want to try ordanary T-Cut first,which you can do by hand, and it may help if you wax it to help seal it,and make it easier to remove next time...worth a try anyway!

[bedajim]

Originally Posted by Maximus

If it is only light/surface discoloration you may want to try ordanary T-Cut first,which you can do by hand, and it may help if you wax it to help seal it,and make it easier to remove next time...worth a try anyway!

That sounds like a second hand car dealers trick

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by bedajim

That sounds like a second hand car dealers trick

I'd rather say 'High-tec specialised automotive procedure'!...Be buggered without it though!!