Removing a serious scuff mark on hull side.

[SmokyMtnGrady]

Last summer while departing from the shell gas station on Key Largo an idiot, retired coast guard even, pulled into the gas bay as I was pulling out and came inside the turn radius of my boat and trailer. My boat crushed his Cadillac SVX or what ever mirror and my trailer fenders did a number on his bumper.

The bay next to me waa empty as I started my truck and checked my mirrors. I gently pulled forward and he rushed in while I was moving . anyway, I have a Cadillac kiss as it were with the rubber scuff marks from his mirror on my boat. I never filed an insurance claim as Monroe County deputy did not find fault or issue a ticket. So, my deductible I would eat anyway for damage less than a grand I imagine.

I am curious as to any ideas on removing the marks. It appears no real damage to gel coat. I tried some rubbing compound or oxidation remover from Maguiers today and it removed some of it. Any other ideas? Thanks.

 

[DennisG01]

You could try acetone. If not, then just keep going with what you're already doing. It'll just take a little more time with the buffer. A true, rotary buffer, would be the best machine for the job (if that's not what you already have).

 

[Doc Stressor]

Goof Off Professional Strength Stain Remover from Home Depot or Lowes.

It's a mixture of xylene and toluene that will take off just about anything without harming gel coat or fiberglass. Then use a rubbing compound to shine things back up and re-wax or polish.

 

[SmokyMtnGrady]

Went and bought goof off. It worked like magic, but I know it is science.

 

[DennisG01]

Good Off is good stuff, too. I've used that on quite a few things.

Just as a side note, acetone sometimes gets a bad wrap but it's perfectly safe for gelcoat.

 

[SmokyMtnGrady]

I got the scuffs off with a microfiber rag And then put 3M Finess polish. Then waxed the boat with collinites . the goof off did not harm the finish at all.

 

[Doc Stressor]

the goof off did not harm the finish at all.

Would I lie to you? 8) 8) 8)

 

[SmokyMtnGrady]

Doc,
Maybe you would! Lol. Just having some fun. It did strip the wax for sure but after waxing it up it looks quite good. Thanks for the tip, a lot.