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williamroux
 Post subject: Rust stains on sails
PostPosted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 7:10 am 
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I was hoping someone could give me a tip on removal of rust stains.
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sunvista
 Post subject: Re: Rust stains on sails
PostPosted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:44 pm 
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West Marine Fiberglass Stain Remover (FSR) worked for me. Its a gel. Glop it on the stain and wait a few minutes and rinse off. Might need to do it twice for dark stains.
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MBounds
 Post subject: Re: Rust stains on sails
PostPosted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 1:41 pm 
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Anything with oxalic acid as an active ingredient will work.

Some are stronger than others. FSR is probably as strong a stuff as I would put on a sail.

Barkeepers' Friend and ZUD are powdered cleansers that have oxalic acid that aren't quite as strong (or expensive).

Just make sure to rinse the area thoroughly afterwards with lots of water.
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