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Old 06-30-2014, 01:41 PM   #1
Edlees
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Cleaning stains from Cougar Gel Coat

I have some brownish stains from parking under a eucalyptus tree. The Morro Bay campground has tons of eucalyptus trees and the marine moisture weeps off the trees and makes a mess of your rig. Washing the rig did not remove all the brownish spots/streaks.

I am not sure what is good to use on the gel coat.

Much obliged in advance for your feedback/experience.

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Old 06-30-2014, 03:43 PM   #2
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Ed,

Unfortunately, gel coat is actually a pretty porous surface. The stains you are trying to remove are probably set into all of the pores which will make them very difficult to remove. You could do a google search on removing the eucalyptus tree sap and see if you can find any product recommendations that may work. I would be careful that you don't use anything too harsh that can damage the finish. Based on cleaners I have used/familiar with, you could try Marine 31 all purpose or citrus gel coat cleaner, but I doubt that will get you the results you are looking for.

I'm sure what ever you use will need a good polish/wax after. I know you could use a compound and polish the stains out, but that is basically just removing very thin layers of the gel coat that is stained.
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