repair/clean rub rail...

[gcha1727]

Has anyone had any luck restoring a good look to there rub rail???
I would like to improve in two ways;

1st- The knicks or small grooves cut into it... can I sand it down a bit???
will it discolor in those spots???

2nd- what is a good cleaner to bring back a brighter/shinier look...or at least clean the marks off of it???

Thanks

 

[RFoster130]

I just wipe it down good and use a magic eraser like the rest of the boat. Then I wipe on a product called back to black. works good on black colored plastic and rubber.

 

[daverade]

mothers back to black is some pretty good shat, has to be reapplied a few times at first then maybe every other time you hit the water, i used the back to black...lol.....initally, then i use the meguiars "hot shot COAT" not the shine and the rails on my ski look brand new....as far as sanding them i wouldnt...i would trim the gouged plastic edges off wash and shine shine shine, you'll never notice the imperfections after that...good luck

 

[gcha1727]

ok

my rail is green so ill skip the black on black stuff. Do they make a similar product for green??? if not ill just give it a good cleaning...

 

[Jimimad]

I used a simple " Tire Shine" spray can on mine. The silicone made it nice and shiny for a few days of boating. Sprayed it on a rag and wiped it on. Im SURE there will alot of opinions on this one. As for the nicks and scratches in my purple rail , I cleaned them out , and ignore them. Its a boat ,and the rail is pretty much a sacrificial part. Better than busting up the gel coat at the dock.

 

[daverade]

The back to black is good for green