Rust in my nonskid

[saltwaterhippie]

We have rust stains/dots all over our nonskid from the boat next to us in dry dock using his grinder. Tried using a rubbing compound, and a few different standard rust removers. But cannot get it out. I'm thinking about using acid but not sure how it will go on 4 year old AwlGrip. Suggestions? Thanks.

-Ryan

[skirt chaser]

try scrubfree or lime away . just put it on a small spot first to test it out .

[thrsher044]

I have had the same problem, I mixed a product called 'On & OFF' with a little water, it contains acid but takes the rust stains off the deck right away and did not damage it. You can buy it at any marine supply store

[Bird Dog]

teak brightener will remove rust stains

[dirtyj]

there is a product called Wink that will get them out.

[Capt. Lyndon]

FSR is the best rust mover I have found. It is a blue gel, made with oxycilic acid, but does not burn your skin, corrode your metal, etc. Just brush it on, let it sit 4 or 5 minutes, and rinse. It is also great for brighting up the topsides of the boat. I use it regularly. It does great removing rust stains from vinyl, as well as spray sunscreen stains from vinyl and fiberglass.

[Anthony of the ARK]

WINK, brown bottle 6 dollars ive used it on almost vikings and so well used painted boats it works on everything.

[saltwaterhippie]

Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately we cannot find any of those good products here in Madeira. I ended up finding some European stuff that came in a white power form and took it off after a few tries. That 'Wink' stuff sounds like the chit. I'll stock up in it next time I have to get supplies from the states. Thanks.
-Ryan

[mozza]

Starbrite do a pretty badass rust stain remover as well bro. Comes in a spray bottle.
Flitz or autosol and a tooth brush will sometimes get it out if it isn't deep in the non skid.

A squirt of ospho is another way to get it off but is nasty ****

[gottaflylee]

You will find "Wink" at your grocery store, look in the bathroom supply-cleaning section.