Creosote removal from boat railing

[LouisianaLonghorn]

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]

Try some gas i think that will thin it out..

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[wed68]

Try WD 40 it takes everything off

[MarshRat89]

Turpentine

[latravcha]

PB Blaster will take it right off. Just spray and let it sit for a few minutes

[LouisianaLonghorn]

Originally Posted by latravcha

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]

Xylene, a Paintvsolvent or rubbing alcohol should do the trick

[simplepeddler]

Originally Posted by wed68

Try WD 40 it takes everything off

winner winner chicken dinner

[bigdaddy]

i used the magic eraser pad on mine last week and it came right off

[Bdub]

Originally Posted by Ahab

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]

Acetone

[bluewing]

goo gone was the only thing I found that worked

[LouisianaLonghorn]

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]

makes quick work of that kind of stuff!

[latravcha]

Originally Posted by LouisianaLonghorn

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]

Originally Posted by latravcha

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