ReelJoy
05-30-2012, 10:45 PM
I just recently purchased a Grady White 300 Marlin and it needs a little love. I have a few questions about cleaning / restoring some of the original components. Any advice is appreciated.
1) The thru-hulls on the side of the boat - livewell, generator exhaust, aft/transom bilge, self bailing deck, etc.. appear to be bronze or brass in material. They are heavily oxidized (light green in color). What is recommended for returning them to their original luster?
2) Some of the vinyl in the cabin shows signs of wear. The color appears to be faded in a few locations. I hear that Sims makes a vinyl paint and that it is sold at auto-stores. Is this a good suggestion for restoring the vinyl or is there something better?
3) Oxidized alumimun and stainless bolts, hardware, etc.. - what is suggested for removing the spots and bringing this hardware back to its shine?
4) Ditto that for the aluminum on the trailer
5) Navy Blue rub-rail - This appears to be faded - I did see another thread about using Back to Black on black rub rails. Will this work on mine?
Thanks in advance for the replies.
1) The thru-hulls on the side of the boat - livewell, generator exhaust, aft/transom bilge, self bailing deck, etc.. appear to be bronze or brass in material. They are heavily oxidized (light green in color). What is recommended for returning them to their original luster?
2) Some of the vinyl in the cabin shows signs of wear. The color appears to be faded in a few locations. I hear that Sims makes a vinyl paint and that it is sold at auto-stores. Is this a good suggestion for restoring the vinyl or is there something better?
3) Oxidized alumimun and stainless bolts, hardware, etc.. - what is suggested for removing the spots and bringing this hardware back to its shine?
4) Ditto that for the aluminum on the trailer
5) Navy Blue rub-rail - This appears to be faded - I did see another thread about using Back to Black on black rub rails. Will this work on mine?
Thanks in advance for the replies.