rust stains???how to

[2320 pilothouse]

i have some small rust stains coming from the rear tow hooks on the transom--how do you remove them??

thanks
dave

 

[Megabyte]

I think I'd try Barkeepers Friend or Chlorox Soft Scrub first.
Apply it with a sponge... let it sit for awhile... rinse.

If that doesn't get it, we can try something a little stronger.

 

[Porkchunker]

Bar Keepers Friend...found at Wal Mart for about $1.25 a can.

Get the parts wet, wet a car wash mitt, sprinkle BKF on the mitt to make a paste, and work the paste onto the stain. Let sit for about 15 minutes and rinse off. Stain gone...guaranteed.

Dave

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[Capt. John Deering]

on/off it works like magic........gone. use small brush to apply, let it work and rinse.

 

[Megabyte]

on/off it works like magic........gone. use small brush to apply, let it work and rinse.

That was the "something stronger" I was going to suggest next.
Marykates On/Off Be very careful handling it, as it is an acid.

 

[Porkchunker]

BKF is mild and you don't need gloves to handle it dry or wet.

Dave

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[TheOtherLine]

BKF. Just don't get too aggressive with it.

 

[Lucky John]

Starbright has a stainless cleaner and polish that I used on the tow hooks an the rest of the stainless on the boat.I also bought a small stainless brush (looks like a toothbrush) It worked fine.I also bought some Flitz which worked equally as well.