Removing rust stains

[jeffro22]

A couple of my hinges on my boat have some rust coloration and has bleed onto the fiberglass. What should I use to clean these with??

[gmanoffshore]

Mary Kate On and Off. Get it at any marine supply. Be carefull and read directions.

[swankster]

Davis FSR Fiberglass Stain Remover

[ReelWork]

I use the Star Brite stuff and it works like a champ. There is also some less toxic/harsh stuff I used once called "Rust Gone" or something and it worked well too. Just spray, let it set for a minute or so and watch the stain disappear! Be sure to rinse off the stuff though...

[Libra]

Whink or Barkeepers Friend also work great. Both avail in grocery stores, Wally World, etc.

[jeffro22]

thanks, I will give those a try tomorow!

[Glen E]

jeffro22 - 4/15/2007 5:52 PM

thanks, I will give those a try tomorow!

of all these... try barkeeper's friend and a toothbrush first - due to the fact that's it's about a buck a can at your local grocery store....use the rest on your non-skid floor...

[jh635csi]

Sno Bowl toilet cleaner will take it right off

[Glen E]

jh635csi - 4/15/2007 9:43 PM

Sno Bowl toilet cleaner will take it right off

I was going to receommend that too, but this is a metal hinge - not so sure the sno bowl wont etch the hinge....

[tommyr904]

on off hull cleaner will work also

[Laurie-Jean]

On my previous boat I always had rust stains coming from the transom U-bolts. I used a product called Collinite metal wax. It is very effective in removing rust stains. It was great for cleaning the small rust stains on my stainless bow rail also. The products advertised primarily as rust stain removers are usually just strong oxylic acid and come as a liquid in a pump spray. These work well but just don't take a breath while your using them.

[mtcfish]

On/Off will work on most surfaces but have not had any luck stainson seats cusions

[CayoHueso]

Ospho will take the rust stain off the glass and kill the rust on the hinge.