Removing scuffs from hull

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GilBry210

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I occasionally find some scuff marks on the hull of my boat, most seem to be from the rubber or plastic bumbers on the docks. I usually have a pretty tuff time trying to remove them. I am hesitant to use anything but elbow grease in fear of damaging the finish. Does anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions on how to remove them? Thanks
 
I used "Buff Magic" on my hull this fall and it removed many scuff marks, just follow with wax.
 
Acetone if The boat is due for a wax. In the middle of the season, if I can't get them off with Maguires cleaner wax or Buff Magic, I'll use Mr. Clean Magic Erasers.
 
That makes me feel better, we use the "Magic Eraser" also. I find they'll get the job done, but you'll wear your shoulder out in the process. Do you use the cleaners with the "Eraser"? I usually notice on my darker paint it kinda fades the color where I was scrubbing. Do you have this same issue? How can it be resolved or avoided?
 
I don't have any dark colors as my boat is all white. Masgic Eraser will take off wax though. I just use them with water. Don't be afraid to use acetone if you need to. It won't hurt your gelcoat. Wash it off with water when you're done.
 
To remove the scuff marks without removing the wax or damaging the finish, my detailer uses Bon Ami and a soft rag. I've done this too in between detailings and it works great! After I gently rub the Bon Ami over the area, I can rinse it off with water and dry the area with a soft dry rag; or I can just remove the residue with a soft dry cloth without the rinse. Due to a damaged shoulder, I am not able to use much force......
 
They're called "experience stripes".... I'd leave 'em be.

The boat without any "stripes" never left the dock!
 
Experience stripes. After my first year you would'nt have been able to tell what color my boat was! LOL
 
Acetone is what the dealers use. Just put another coat of wax over it and it will be like new. I use it on my black hull and it looks great.
 
A true "polish" and a rotary buffer at about 600rpm's will also do the trick. A true polish will contain micro abrasives and lift the marks off the gelcoat. After polishing go back over the surface with the wax or sealant (some protective coat) of your choice. You can use a wool or harder foam pad with the buffer.
 
Acetone and rewax the area is the easiest I have found. Even the polishing compounds don't remove the rubber residue.
 
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