abrasions on fiberglass

[Sneezedoc]

What are some ideas about clearing up mild abrasions on the hull that are not into the gel coat? I've tried polish and rubbing compound which does help, but leaves some residual. My boat has a blue hull. Maybe next summer I won't worry about them! (boat one year old.)

[sp0tts]

What are some ideas about clearing up mild abrasions on the hull that are not into the gel coat? I've tried polish and rubbing compound which does help, but leaves some residual. My boat has a blue hull. Maybe next summer I won't worry about them! (boat one year old.)

I'm kinda confused as to how you can have abrasions that aren't into the gel coat? Do you possibly mean not through the gel coat? What are they into? Where are they? Are you using an electric polisher with the rubbing compound and polish?

[Sneezedoc]

I'm kinda confused as to how you can have abrasions that aren't into the gel coat? Do you possibly mean not through the gel coat? What are they into? Where are they? Are you using an electric polisher with the rubbing compound and polish?

Sorry, not very clear. Basically "white marks" on blue hull that improve with polish or rubbing compound, but still leave a white mark. They usually occur after touching a dock or other boat. Thanks for the reply.

[Iron gator]

try rubbing some acetone or lacquer thinner on it, works for me with dock marks, they will usually just wipe off.

[srab]

What are some ideas about clearing up mild abrasions on the hull that are not into the gel coat? I've tried polish and rubbing compound which does help, but leaves some residual. My boat has a blue hull. Maybe next summer I won't worry about them! (boat one year old.)

Good information here.

I couldn't find the exact products listed here, but I've found, in some

cases, products that are reasonable substitutes. I've been using this sequence,

starting with #1 and progressing on down as far as #6 (so far, I haven't had

to wet sand anything), and the vast majority of blemishes are substantially

removed before getting past #2. YMMV.

[REW]

try rubbing some acetone or lacquer thinner on it, works for me with dock marks, they will usually just wipe off.

Acetone is some really strong stuff, I would avoid it if I could. (will take the paint off your car)