228 Seafarer chalky rubrail

[seasick]

Yes but you have to keep up the maintenance every few months for lasting shine.

 

[Don Davis]

Wow I just tried wiping the rub rail this weekend with acetone and what a difference, showroom clean thanks for the tip …

 

[PointedRose]

Very easy, you can start at the front ( V) as you will always see the bend on it, you may need someone to hold on to it , pull on it a bit and it will feed in . If you find it hard some liquid soap will help, I didn't have to use soap when I refreshed it on my old boat, new boat has the S/S strip. I prefer the old style as you don't see the screws. I used 1200 wet and dry to totally clean mine and the colour came up as well. If you want to turn it inside out you will need a heat gun to take out the formed bends, immersing in boiling hot water will do it as well and you don't run the risk of burning it, whatever works for you .

Can use a rubber hammer as well to tap into place in the tough spots too

 

[PointedRose]

Just be careful not to use too much acetone and you don’t want to use it on the gelcoat or fiberglass because it’s a bit too harsh. Use only as much as needed for the job

 

[Surely Bassey]

I found that Interlux 355 was the best for rub rail. Unfortunately Interlux discontinued the product like 10 years ago. I bought a case and use whats left every year...

 

[Don Davis]

I didn’t realize how blue they really were until wiping with acetone, it really brings the colour out as others on this forum have mentioned. I originally thought they were blackish. Great advice from members here as always.

 

[seasick]

The acetone works well but the rail needs to be absolutely dry first. Waxing or sealing after the acetone will prolong the life of the finish. Although 303 works well, I save that stuff for my cushions and canvas plastic windows. For the rub rail I use Mop N Glow. I've had the same bottle for years and I am not sure if it is still available.

Update... Mop &Glow is still available

 

[Byram]

acetone followed by 303

 

[SmokyMtnGrady]

I too use acetone . The mop n glo thing works great. The thing I question is does it retard UV damage or protect the rubber from it? the chalky look is UV light and ozone damage to the rubber material. 303, and 3M vinyl protectant have UV blockers in it, so they tell us and it seems that stuff would help prolong the life of the material. Mop N Glo though does make it shine purty!

 

[SmokyMtnGrady]

I too use acetone . The mop n glo thing works great. The thing I question is does it retard UV damage? the chalky look is UV light and ozone damage to the rubber material. 303, and 3M vinyl protectant have UV blockers in it, so they tell us and it seems that stuff would help prolong the life of the material. Mop N Glo though does make it shine purty

 

[wlewis]

I've had good luck with this:

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[Ky Grady]

Acetone and 303 for me.