cleaning marks off of Imron paint

[holtcl]

Hi folks-

Have some black rubbery marks from the strike rails at the dock.

Hull is Imron paint. What product can remove these without damaging the paint?

Thanks,

Cheryl & Howard

 

[PeterK]

I have grown to love magic erasers (melamine sponges).

 

[Nightingale]

No magic erasers on that paint. I always use a light polishing compound and follow up with rejex or any other polymer polish. No wax.

 

[SKYCHENEY]

No magic erasers on that paint. I always use a light polishing compound and follow up with rejex or any other polymer polish. No wax.

I agree. I have always used a polishing compound as well. Then follow that with ProPolish or Awlcare or your favorite polish.

In a pinch I have also mixed some Barkeepers Friend with the polish for a little more abrasive.

 

[madhatter1]

In 1984 I had a van painted in Imron. Got pine tree sap on the front and it dried. Nothing would take it off. Got sick of seeing it and tried contact cleaner I used on my MX bikes. Took it right of with ZERO
paint damage.

Sadly I doubt the formula from back then is the same as today so probably not a good idea.

 

[SEVEN]

Are use finesse

 

[holtcl]

Thanks all- I tried 3M light compound and it took more elbow grease than I expected- will keep at it.

Cheryl

 

[racclarkson@gmail.com]

Thanks all- I tried 3M light compound and it took more elbow grease than I expected- will keep at it.Cheryl

I use acetone. Use on small area first to make sure it won’t melt your paint. A quick wipe and the marks dissolve. Rinse with water. Can’t say about other paints, but no damage or loss of shine on my paint.

 

[SEVEN]

Lacquer thinned is not as hot as acetone. Try it first but with the same restrictions as mentioned with acetone.

 

[wpc691]

Meguiar’s Cleaner Wax works great on the black streaks that run down from snaps. It might do the job on bumper marks.

 

[Briankinley2004]

If you use laquer thinner or acetone make sure the rag is a white or non dyed one. The dye will leach out of rag and smear all over your paint

 

[SEVEN]

If you use laquer thinner or acetone make sure the rag is a white or non dyed one. The dye will leach out of rag and smear all over your paint

Good point.

 

[VIKING63]

Yes I have had that happen. Mineral spirits is least aggressive, lacquer thinner more , then acetone, which flashes quick, but will destroy some finishes as seven stated. Cold to the touch but very hot, sounds like it needs a wheel on it. Also if it is true Imron, none of the above chemicals should affect it, except a colored rag with the above. It should be as tough as nails.