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LouisianaLonghorn 06-24-2013 08:35 AM
Creosote removal from boat railing
 
Does anyone know what will remove creosote from the rub rail on my boat? We went to the Mermentau River redfishing yesterday and my boat got up against the pilings and got some creosote on the rubrail and a little on the top (the non-skid surface). I have tried bug and tar remover and WD-40, with no luck...any suggestions would be greatly appreciated...and by the way, we caught fifteen keeper redfish, and four "big nasty's"...only wanted cracked crab on the bottom...wouldn't touch market shrimp or other dead bait.

Thanks again,

LL

alphaman 06-24-2013 08:55 AM
Try some gas i think that will thin it out..

sent from my Galaxy NOTE II

wed68 06-24-2013 09:01 AM
Try WD 40 it takes everything off

MarshRat89 06-24-2013 09:25 AM
Turpentine

latravcha 06-24-2013 10:14 AM
PB Blaster will take it right off. Just spray and let it sit for a few minutes

LouisianaLonghorn 06-24-2013 10:24 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by latravcha (Post 597469)
PB Blaster will take it right off. Just spray and let it sit for a few minutes
What is PB Blaster? and where can I get it? Thanks again...

Ahab 06-24-2013 10:43 AM
Xylene, a Paintvsolvent or rubbing alcohol should do the trick

simplepeddler 06-24-2013 11:15 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by wed68 (Post 597436)
Try WD 40 it takes everything off
winner winner chicken dinner

bigdaddy 06-24-2013 11:35 AM
i used the magic eraser pad on mine last week and it came right off

Bdub 06-24-2013 11:42 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ahab (Post 597482)
Xylene, a Paintvsolvent or rubbing alcohol should do the trick
This^^ I was gonna mention laquer thinner but its a little harsh. Try using some Acetone, should get it off but dries fast so do a little at a time

Dogface 06-24-2013 07:09 PM
Acetone

bluewing 06-24-2013 07:49 PM
goo gone was the only thing I found that worked

LouisianaLonghorn 06-24-2013 08:46 PM
Well, I appreciate all the tips...I tried WD40, bug and tar remover (no results with either)...so, I went and bought some paint thinner...it worked somewhat, but took a lot of elbow grease. Then I tried some kerosene, then gas...all I can tell y'all is after several hours of scrubbing, rubbing and washing, most of the creosote is gone. Be careful what you let ur boat get up against! Thanks for all your suggestions and help! Fish on my friends!

PathfinderNI 06-24-2013 09:11 PM
Denatured alcohol....
 
makes quick work of that kind of stuff!

latravcha 06-25-2013 07:46 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by LouisianaLonghorn (Post 597476)
What is PB Blaster? and where can I get it? Thanks again...
http://www.pbblaster.com/

It is a Penetrating Catalyst Lubricant. You can find it at most hardware stores. Someone told me about it when I first started working on my jeep and I have not bought anything else since then.

LouisianaLonghorn 06-25-2013 09:00 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by latravcha (Post 597871)
http://www.pbblaster.com/

It is a Penetrating Catalyst Lubricant. You can find it at most hardware stores. Someone told me about it when I first started working on my jeep and I have not bought anything else since then.
Thanks! I'm gonna get some and, hopefully, not need it! Man, that stuff is tough to get off!

Thanks again...LL


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