Rust stains removal in the bilge/transom area

[Dirty Dawg]

I have a decent amount of rust stains from a disintegrating trim pump bracket on my 2000 Sea Ray that I bought a few months ago.

On a side note, I will add this to my question as to manufacturing pet peeve issues along with the difficulty in draining the oil and a rusty trim bracket. From all the sales options this most be a common issue. Why not make it from a rust resistant material?

Anyway how do I remove the heavy rust stain from the fiberglass, before I replace the bracket? I thought I remembered reading muriatic acid but am I crazy? Any advise? Thanks Ike

 

[NelsonQ]

Re: Rust stains removal in the bilge/transom area

I've not tried muratic acid but I've heard similar. I've used oxcylic acid on numerous spots/stains and had full success so it may do the same for your rust.

Heck, I wonder if CLR would do the same to remove it. It removes stain on almost anything. Worth a shot.

 

[marine4003]

Re: Rust stains removal in the bilge/transom area

I've not tried muratic acid but I've heard similar. I've used oxcylic acid on numerous spots/stains and had full success so it may do the same for your rust.

Heck, I wonder if CLR would do the same to remove it. It removes stain on almost anything. Worth a shot.

yup.