How does the saying go again? “Necessity is the mother of invention,” or something along those lines? And so it was earlier this week when one of the Facebook groups I belong to had a discussion around how to remove the yellowing of our gelcoat surfaces.
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IMO Scotchbrite pads are too agressive, and the cook top cleaner is simply a polishing compound, probably formulated from one of the 3M grades of compounds.
Hello Stuart, you 100% correct. I believe I also corrected myself on the pad used. It is red, however not a Scotch Brite pad which, as you said, is too aggressive. The red pad I use is one sold by the stove top polisher brand. As for it being simular to other automotive or marine polishers, you are also correct. But the price of the stove top priducts is a much lower. And honestly, I think is easy to use. Thanks for you comment and for supporting Practical Sailor! Fair winds always.
I tried your recommendation using both the glass cooktop cleaner and the red scrubbing pad also manufactured by Weiman and it worked. Scuff marks I had been trying to remove for years with all different products were unsuccessful until this one!
Hey William, thanks for your comment. Super happy it worked so well for you!
Nice tip. Will need to try this on my nearly 40 y.o. sailboat deck.
Thanks James, let me know how it works out. I am still amazed at my results and maby fellow members at my club with 40+ years old boats have also has great results.