Stain removal?

[CDLongJr]

My boat has been out of the water for 3 seasons. I have washed her with Zep bathroom cleaner and a stiff nylon brush. I still have water stains @ the drains, dark coloring on top of the gunnels and tek sealer from the PO. Is there anything that will remove these stains? I would like to get some of the gel coat cracks repaired.
Thanks

[ScottM]

Barkeeper's Friend has always worked well for me.

[htillman]

West Marine has a product called On and Off. I think thats the name it will remove rust and stains from the get coat.

[Old'sCool]

West Marine has a product called On and Off. I think thats the name it will remove rust and stains from the get coat.

Yep, Thats the stuff! Mary Kate On/Off

[BA17]

Rust Aid from Lowe's. Just like On Off, but much cheaper.

[Blue_Heron]

Rust Aid from Lowe's. Just like On Off, but much cheaper.

Yeah, that's what I use. Couldn't remember the name. Except in our area it's carried at Home Depot, Lowes doesn't have it. Put it in a spray bottle and spray it on; rust stains will dissolve. If you spray it, don't inhale the mist.
Dave

[Spidercrab]

mr scott
i 2nd the barkeeper stuff cuz when peepaw gets into da shine he gits dachits in his pants and meemaw use da barkeeper to git da stain out
ha ha sam

[BigLew]

Mr. Spidey,

Is that a "self-portrait" minus the "lens of distortion"? It just might be.

How are you doin' and did those tornados shake the timbers of your "spidey hole"?

[eggsuckindog]

For stains like he mentions - The Works toilet bowl cleaner or Sno Bowl - it has to have the acid in it. 5 Mins is usually all it takes to get the tanin stain off my water line - I use it often = those are the same as On / Off which is a good product just the same as tiolet bowl cleaner. I prefer The Works, I know it kicks ass - do not allow it to drip onto the fuel tanl without flushing

[uncleboo]

- do not allow it to drip onto the fuel tanl without flushing

...or your trailer, driveway, etc. ......