Scuff Marks

[Watarski]

I have white scuff marks (from the white pvc trailer guides without pads) on the black bumper that surrounds the boat. Is there a solvent that I can use to get these off? I have tried WD-40, which works on decals, but that doesn't work here. Any help is appreciated-

craig

[TwinTip]

I have never tried it and cannot confirm if there are any short or long term effects of using this product but I was told that acetone will remove the white marks you have on the rub-rail.

[Christopher-W.-Becker]

Try WD40!

[ag4ever]

He did try WD-40.

Before acetone, I would try denatured alcohol, acetone is fairly nasty stuff.

[talbertini]

I use fingernail polish remover. It works great and doesn't seem to have any lingering effects on the rubber.

[Watarski]

I just looked at fingernail polish remover...it contains acetone. Is denatured alcohol not quite as strong? Where can I buy it? Thanks for the ideas-

[ag4ever]

There are two types of fingernail polish remover. The low odor, and the acetone. The low odor does npt work that well, but does not have as harsh of chemicals.

The denatured alchohol is not nearly as damaging, but can still be strong enough to get some stains out, but it can do damage to some surfaces. I would not imagine it would damage a rub rail, but as the saying goes, test on a hidden area first. You can get it at any good hardware store right next to the acetone and mineral spirits.

Acetone would work, because it actually melts some plastics, allowing the pvc to become soft enough to rub it off, but it might make the rub rail soft too.

[sperbet]

try steel wool soaked in armor all. I had a bunch of scuffs on mine when I got it and it took out pretty much everything.

[Blue Ski]

Goo Gone works well. I follow up with Meguire's Rubber & Vinyl Protectant.