2007 MONTAUK Rub Rail Color Restoration

[Whalerdog]

My 2007 Montauk rub rail has a few spots or section about 12-inches on transom that are not really black. The rest of the rub rail looks good. I use 303 Protectant on it, and I have tried Back to Black by Meguiars.

Is there any way other way to treat [the sections that do not look black]?

Thanks

[Jefecinco]

I would clean [the rub rail] with something strong, rinse well and follow with 303 Protectant. If that failed [to restore the black color] I would consider some very fine sandpaper in a small area. I would use it very lightly to see if the black is just below the surface. If the black returns in the small area I would continue with the rest.

[jimh]

Wet sand with WD40. Also try hydraulic steering fluid. Whenever I've seen hydraulic steering fluid spill on black vinyl, it seems to be very good at restoring the color.

[Phil T]

Another product that works after wet sanding is Penetrol. It is in the paint department.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Flood-Penetrol-1-qt-Clear-Paint-Additive-FLD4-04/100130893

Then again, it's rubrail. If it doesn't have some damage, you need to spend more time on the water. (humor!)

[Whalerdog]

thanks all keep you posted may play with it a bit this weekend

[Whalerdog]

best thing I found was Mequiars Fine Cut 105 with foam randon orbital buffer and Mequiars back to black with three daily applications. Acutally black and shiny again. Thanks for all the help.

[Jeff]

Lacquer thinner is one of the best and fastest ways to bring a rubrail back to life, remove scuffs and clean.

To make it shine, I do 2 coats of 90 weight gear lube on it every season and touch up as needed.

[Whalerdog]

Well it's wrapped for the year. I'll try it next year Jeff. Thanks all!