How do I remove rust on the rub rail?

[Presentation]

We have a stainless steel insert in the rub rail. At one spot only, just above the swim platform and less then a foot long, the rub rail has visible rust.

Its on the surface, not deep into the metal.

I have no idea why this one spot is rusting. No other part of the boat has any rust, not the bow rail nor anywhere else. I don’t get it.

I tried wax then cleaner wax then polishing compound. I’m considering rubbing compound next but wanted to see what the fellow members of the Club Sea Ray board suggest.

Any suggestions? :huh:

Thanks in advance.

 

[mikestein]

Never Dull always works for me. That stuff is great. Have you tried it? http://www.nevrdull.com/index.htm

 

[Turtlesboat]

Bronz wool. I believe there are 3 coarses, I use the very fine and it cleaned up my spotlight to look like new.

 

[Tallahassee240Sundeck]

I use Naval Jelly on my motorcycle and it works great!... anyone use this stuff on a boat?

http://www.shopping.com/xPC-Naval_Jelly_Rust_Dissolver_8_Fl_Oz

 

[tphinney]

Ditto on the 000 (very fine) bronze wool. I've used it on my Harleys chrome with great results. it not only removed the rust but also ground in dirt.

 

[Nehalennia]

bronze wool or SOS pad, followed by another coat of wax
Good luck

 

[Presentation]

As always, the knowledge and cooperative spirit by the members at Club Sea Ray is excellent.


Thank you all! :thumbsup:

 

[goblue]

Fine bronze wool with WD-40 on it will help to prevent a return of the rust.

 

[wickeral]

Try some Comet Scouring powder on a sponge. Works great. Also, Bar Keepers Friend. Might as well run over all the rails while your at it. Al W.

 

[mrtopknight]

Spray Nine cleaner w/ magic eraser :thumbsup:

 

[Sea Ray 300]

Collinite Metal Cleaner / Wax

 

[Sea Ray 300]

Collinite Metal Cleaner / Wax

 

[Sea Ray 300]

Collinite Metal Cleaner

 

[Sea Ray 300]

Pardon the multiple replies, as the reply went into a "DEBUG" screen with unable to connect, but posted the replies anyway.

Don't know what that's all about.

 

[Presentation]

Thank you all!

I was all ready to do the job this past weekend but….the weather was so nice we decided to go boating instead. :thumbsup:

 

[wickeral]

Well, let us know how you made out and what you used. Al W.