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Avalon119 · 01-05-2011, 18:17

Hi all - Anybody know a way to clean the black crap off white fenders?

**David M** · 01-05-2011, 19:11

I take acetone and a rag to them and then apply a vinyl protectant. Yes it does melt the very surface of the fender....which is what makes it work so well at removing the grime. Other chemicals I have tried are a lot of work and don't seem to make it look brand new.

Use the appropriate precautions when working with acetone.

senormechanico · 01-05-2011, 20:55

MEK (methyl ethyl ketone ) works too.

WoundedWarrior · 01-05-2011, 21:03

mek doesn't melt it?

try ajax if no one comes up with a better idea.

Dragon Lady · 01-05-2011, 22:03

How well do those fender covers or socks work?

donradcliffe · 01-05-2011, 22:09

Try the XXL sweat pants, and cut off the legs to make cheap fender covers. If your fenders are already dirty, I agree with the acetone solution.

foamcore · 01-05-2011, 22:18

Just how much does it matter if your fenders are dirty? I like the look of well used fenders myself.

savoir · 01-05-2011, 22:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragon Lady

How well do those fender covers or socks work?

I was silly enough to use those blue Westmarine ones but they rotted in a year. Go quality.

I agree that acetone will do it. Gloves might be a help.

LakeSuperior · 02-05-2011, 00:52

I had good luck with white gas. Take all the usual precautions to avoid death and destruction.

Searanger50 · 02-05-2011, 01:01

We've always used water, CIF, and a green scourer to good effect.

Avalon119 · 02-05-2011, 05:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by foamcore

Just how much does it matter if your fenders are dirty? I like the look of well used fenders myself.

I just spent 3 days on the top sides buffing with aquabuff 1000 then 2000.

ub1 · 02-05-2011, 06:01

That is probably tar or lexonite from pilings, I use mayonaise to remove paint around my eyes, might work on that stuff, any petroleum product remover will work.