Rub Rail

[ginrickei]

Hi there, got a minor prob. I just bought a 17 ft Cape Craft ( got tired of getting beat up off Shore) and the rub rail is all discollored. It is a hard rubber of some kind. Is there any kind of stain or paint that can be used on it that will stand up under salt water? Thanks for the help. Ginrickri

[DJWILLIAMS]

Hi there, got a minor prob. I just bought a 17 ft Cape Craft ( got tired of getting beat up off Shore) and the rub rail is all discollored. It is a hard rubber of some kind. Is there any kind of stain or paint that can be used on it that will stand up under salt water? Thanks for the help. Ginrickri

I believe it will be easier to replace the rub rail, as far as where to get parts for Cape Craft I am not sure. I am sure others will chime in as to where to get/receive these parts. Congrats on the new/bigger boat!

David

[ToplessGun]

Paint thinner is the best way to clean a rub rail but i do not know of any satins i wouldnt paint it because the paint will crack when u "use" the rub rail

i agree with DJ

[captbud4222]

I used acetone to clean the rubrail of my Contender, just use a rag you're willing to throw away and wear a respirator unless you like killing brain cells. Keep the rag wet and clean and you should be to solid black in no time.

[artofdetailing]

Hi there, got a minor prob. I just bought a 17 ft Cape Craft ( got tired of getting beat up off Shore) and the rub rail is all discollored. It is a hard rubber of some kind. Is there any kind of stain or paint that can be used on it that will stand up under salt water? Thanks for the help. Ginrickri

Hi...

Do you have a close up pic (even from a cell phone) so I can possibly come up with a suggestion?

jeff

[boatn]

Hi there, got a minor prob. I just bought a 17 ft Cape Craft ( got tired of getting beat up off Shore) and the rub rail is all discollored. It is a hard rubber of some kind. Is there any kind of stain or paint that can be used on it that will stand up under salt water? Thanks for the help. Ginrickri

Hi...

Do you have a close up pic (even from a cell phone) so I can possibly come up with a suggestion?

jeff

[boatn]

Aurora Marine supposedly has a product that cleans and protects rubrails. I've never used it but you may want to check there website or call them before you go to the expense and hassle of replacing a rubrail.

[artofdetailing]

Aurora Marine supposedly has a product that cleans and protects rubrails. I've never used it but you may want to check there website or call them before you go to the expense and hassle of replacing a rubrail.

Based on my years of experience with rub rail restoration. you may want to try the following:

1. thoroughly clean and de-wax the surface.

2. Use a rotary buffer with a yellow wool polishing pad at 1500 rpm

3. Work as flat and gentle as possible using 1500 or 1000 grit compound.

4. Remember not to use too much compound as the pad does much of the work.

5. email me if you have further questions.

This process will work with rubber or PVC which is generally made by Taco Products.

Jeff

[ginrickei]

Thanks for all the replays. I think I will try the Compond bit and if that dont work, I will try Aroua Products. Dont feel like putting on a new rub rail. thanks again Ginrickei

[ginrickei]

Thanks for all the replays. I think I will try the Compond bit and if that dont work, I will try Aroua Products. Dont feel like putting on a new rub rail. thanks again Ginrickei