Scuff Marks

[HangOutdoors]

I just came in from prepping the boat for tomorrow and I noticed that I had some black/dark scuff marks in a few areas mainly where the the gelcoat meets the floor where it is slightly curved. I scrubbed them with every boat cleaner I have and they are not coming out. It is bothering me. Perhaps I am don't have the proper cleaner.

It looks like it was probably from the Zup Board or Wake Board when I didn't have a rack and just laid them on the floor when we were going in so they were bouncing a bit and rubbing up against the boat.

Any suggestions?

 

[SamN44]

I use Meguiar’s Ultimate for anything like that. Works great and I apply by hand. I think you can find it cheaper in stores.

Meguiar's G17220 Ultimate Compound, Scratch and Swirl Remover, 20 oz. Amazon.com: Meguiar's G17220 Ultimate Compound, Scratch and Swirl Remover, 20 oz.: Automotive

 

[Dixie Highway]

Magic eraser works pretty well on the smooth fiberglass portions, just know you may have to buff a little by hand if you get too froggy with the pressure. These kind of transfer marks are ultimately material on the surface of the gelcoat, so you’ll have to get something abrasive to remove. One of those “eraser wheels“ on a drill might even do the trick, but again just know you might have to buff a little after.

 

[Elliott]

If you do not have a buffer, you can use a buff ball (can buy it at your local auto store - used to polish wheels and etc.) on a power drill with a high quality one step product (polish and wax). As for a one step, I prefer Griot's One Step, but you can use any good/better brand (do not use some cheap cleaner wax, they may be tough on the surface with large grit that does not break down).

 

[crazy4life]

Magic eraser works pretty well on the smooth fiberglass portions, just know you may have to buff a little by hand if you get too froggy with the pressure. These kind of transfer marks are ultimately material on the surface of the gelcoat, so you’ll have to get something abrasive to remove. One of those “eraser wheels“ on a drill might even do the trick, but again just know you might have to buff a little after.

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Works remarkably well. I was amazed at how well magic eraser worked.