Cleaning product - roller marks
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Topic: Cleaning product - roller marks
Posted By: Troutzilla
Subject: Cleaning product - roller marks
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2021 at 2:36pm
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Hi team, The black rollers on my 2011 voyager trailer have left marks on the hull of my light coloured Buccaneer. Any suggestions on best products to aid removal of these? Cheers Jeremy ------------- It aint no use if it aint chartreuse! |
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Posted By: Pcj
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2021 at 4:52pm
| acetone will work nicely,but removes finish,may need to polish. |
Posted By: MATTOO
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2021 at 5:16pm
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Ok, you could ignore them. Only you see them. Don't use acetone. Stay light and friendly. Meths is a start, Liquid lightweight tools that deal with rubber are your best friend. Going stronger, cut, I mean a paint cutting paste for paint, requires elbow grease or machine. It's all an easy solve. Leave it until you sell it. It's a,working tool the boat. Unless it's more an item to be shown rather than used. I'm just trying to get your expectations to be balanced. Your problem is an easy solve. If you want work there are safe methods to deal with it. Stay away from those who suggest acetone or similar, there not in your corner. ------------- Still cruising in my now sweetas pimped out Southern 755 HT0! |
Posted By: Pcj
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2021 at 5:21pm
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MATTOO wrote:Posted By: Titahi
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2021 at 9:01pm
Eucalyptus oil, cheap works exceptionally well, wont damage your gelcoat and your boat will smell nice.------------- "I love standing by the ocean and just knowing what its for" |
Posted By: Steps
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2021 at 1:35pm
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Acetone is what is used to clean up resins...thats not to clean resin. Meths, IPA, phosphoric acid , eucalyptus oil all good to go. Continuously cutting off to keep clean, you are thining out the protective gel coat layer.. not a good long term soln. If going that route.. easy way.. Bit 1200 wet in dry sand paper, rub till nearly all the mark gone, then a quick cut n polish. Long term would be fix the problem, maybe a different compound roller? And at the end of the day, after using regularly and after time, you will not even bother. |
Posted By: Troutzilla
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2021 at 6:14pm
Cheers for the feedback guys - happy to report meths and some elbow grease did the trick  Mattoo I thought of my previous Surtees as a tool but have to admit I'm way more attached to my glass boat. The elegant lines, rounded curves, quieter and softer ride all add up to a way different experience out on the water. ------------- It aint no use if it aint chartreuse! |
Posted By: MATTOO
Date Posted: 24 Nov 2021 at 4:17pm
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Glad to hear on both counts. Fantastic you enjoy your ship and take great pride in it. I'm a great supporter of that attitude. Enjoy. I'm glad we all could help. ------------- Still cruising in my now sweetas pimped out Southern 755 HT0! |
Posted By: MATTOO
Date Posted: 24 Nov 2021 at 4:20pm
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Pic, forgot to reply, Steps probably highlighted it. Acetones are like many chemicals suitable for certain jobs. It is further up the aggressive scale. Unless you have the right knowledge base, start light and work your way up. Or seek advice. ------------- Still cruising in my now sweetas pimped out Southern 755 HT0! |
Posted By: Pcj
Date Posted: 24 Nov 2021 at 5:10pm
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Posted By: MATTOO
Date Posted: 24 Nov 2021 at 6:07pm
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Pjc, I understand When I was younger we were and I'm not exaggerating. We're manipulated or directed to do things with products we should not of. It's life, I handled asbestos and chemicals to scary to describe. What I learnt was not too believe all my elders. Some of me elders realy new stuff and helped me learn to understand problems and risks. Took a while but still on board on planet earth. Self preservation is a real absolute goal. ------------- Still cruising in my now sweetas pimped out Southern 755 HT0! |
Posted By: Steps
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2021 at 7:51am
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back late 70s we washed all down with acetone,maybe to remove wax?never
new why but hands were always dry. Yes should of worn gloves,bit like
boatbuilders of same period mixing epoxy ,now they have peeling skin.
Yes you are correct.. acetone was readily available in 45 gal drums for washing down anything and everything.. Its ok occasionally , but longer term not a good idea. Also back then 99% of all 'glass work was done in polyester resins not epoxy. Epoxys stared to come in with the things like extruding and casting methods for things like 'glass step ladders. not boats caravans, where items where laid up. |