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Tanks overflowed out the cap vents and stained the swim platform during the presummer summer. Tried bleach,softscrub,etc. Still some yellowing. Any ideas. Thanks...
 
I'm calling EPA and reporting you :-)

I would bet the sun will bleach that out in another month or so. It's probably just caught in the pores of the gelcoat.
 
the trick is to use all the above suggestions and while you are doing that the sun will bleach it out.
 
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Originally posted by 89SeaRay220

Ajax and a heavy duty nylon bristle scrub brush. I swear by ajax.

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Ajax (and Commet) are very abrasive. You might as well use sandpaper on your gelcoat.

While abrasive products may make the boat look clean, they leave tiny scratches which then collect soil or stains, prompting you to use a cleaner again.

Unless you are just cleaning a very dirty boat up to sell to someone you will never meet again. Ajax and Commet should be avoided at all costs. There are far better products available.
 
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I would try one of the acid based hull cleaners. Starbrite is one I use. These products are safe for use on fiberglass and gelcoat.
 
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Originally posted by majorcc1

Barkeepers Friend. Oxalic Acid as the active agent.

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Barkeepers Friend is also abrasive but not as much as Ajax.
 
Had the same thing happen a few years ago. I tried compounding and it got most of it, but I can still detect a little yellowing (no one else says they see it, though). So, compound paste then wax, maybe.
 
Thanks for the ideas. Sun sound like an easy one to try first.
 
FSR. Fiberglass Stain Remover. I'm sure boatfix has it.
 
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