Of course you do.
Gel coat stain remover.
One area in which gel stain is tied neck and neck with its traditional counterparts its drying time.
Clean and inspect the surface with a wash with a mild cleaner like 3m s boat soap or some alternative stronger cleaners if needed.
Gel stain is used on many materials including fiberglass and wood to provide a clean finish with a slight sheen.
Remove tough stains like rust out of the gel coat on your boat with this process.
Also you can layer different colors of gel stain or mix different colors of gel stain to achieve custom shades.
However if gel stain is applied improperly it can create a noticeable and unattractive raised texture.
Fsr and fiberglass stain remover are non runny gel formulations making them excellent for horizontal and vertical surfaces.
Water spots plague any part of your boat that is not properly sealed and maintained.
Windows and portholes are especially susceptible to water spot contamination.
Unlike traditional oil and water based stains gel stain is very easy to apply by wiping it on with a brush versus having to rub it in like most stains.
Although it s easier to prep and apply.
Products tailored to remove organic and mineral stains on deck and rust around hardware include fsr by davis west marine fiberglass stain remover and rust stain remover model 126823 by star brite.
If the stain goes deeper a bit of elbow grease will be needed.
Of course no stain is perfect.
These stains can set in on the wax surface of the gel coat but the right cleaner can remove them.
On the downside gel stain is not available in as many color options as traditional stains.
Layering coats of gel stain per manufacturer directions will result in a more opaque finish that is darker and shows less of the woodgrain.
The only way to fix raised gel stain after it has dried is stripping.
But with age and use just about.
We take pride in how our boats look and we want them to look good.
Gel stain works on most surfaces from wooden to metal and even painted surfaces can be gel stained.
Use heavy duty water spot remover gel to neutralize spots of contamination from paint clear coat fiberglass gel coat polished metal glass plastic and more.