TOPIC: Restoring White Rub Rail

Restoring White Rub Rail 1 year 6 months ago #147829

Mabell101516
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I have a 1966 Shell Lake Caravelle that I am currently restoring. It has white rub rail that has a yellowish, dirty off white color to it currently. I am wondering if anyone knows how to restore the rub rail to it's original "bright white" color?

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Restoring White Rub Rail 1 year 6 months ago #147830

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Remove the rubrail and clean with Tilex, which contains bleach. You need to remove it or you won't be able to clean the edges without damaging the gelcoat. I did this awhile ago and finished by using a palm sander with 1000 grit wet or dry paper, used wet, of course. It's a lot of work but the results are worth the effort. Reinstall the rub rail and apply a coat of wax. You might want to experiment first with the small white rubber piece under the Shell Lake emblem.

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