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Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Original rubrail

Posted by George Corbin on 10/12/09 - 9:21 AM

I have a 1965 13' sport that I am redoing. It still has the original runrail, and it is in great shape. It has some discolration tho. Does anyone know how to remove this rust and age discoloration so that I can keep the original in place?
Thanks
George
13' 1965 sport, 1977 35 hrs johnson seahorse

Posted by Tom W Clark on 10/12/09 - 9:39 AM

George,

Toluene is a good solvent to use on white vinyl and other plastics. It takes some elbow grease but it will not harm the rub rail. Finish up with some 303 Protectant.

If you want to replace the rub rail, that same original extrusion is still available from Hamilton Marine.

Edited by Tom W Clark on 10/12/09 - 11:56 AM

Posted by Tom W Clark on 10/12/09 - 10:01 AM

This rub rail is identical the original:

http://store.hamiltonmarine.com/brows...,3220.html

Edited by Tom W Clark on 10/12/09 - 11:57 AM

Posted by George Corbin on 10/12/09 - 11:02 AM

Thanks a lot, I may just replace it but I like the look of the original.

Posted by George Corbin on 10/12/09 - 11:04 AM

BTW Tom, the article about doing repairs the "Whaler Way" has been a great help to me. Thanks for sharing that with us,