Removing RUST From A Boat The EASY Way!

[@JArtMiller]

I have enjoyed your videos for a couple of years now, and finally I must comment. This stuff is incredible! Miraculous! I had two broken head bolts drilled out last year and the metal shavings from the work laid in my boat. When it came back from repair I had a rusty mess. Just today I cleaned it all up so effortlessly. Thank you for being so kind to share your knowledge.

[@caseyjones7404]

Navy Jelly. 3m product. 6:58 Stone, Metal, Fiberglass.... Set it and rinse, your good. Put that on the metal surfaces, then spray the goof off on everything els. A100 every time.

[@turdsmcgee14]

I just use vinegar takes care of the rust. Also you’re doing all that work and not addressing why it’s rusting. Remove the hardware and bed it in some silicone that way the water can’t get behind it and sit and rust.

[@mikeries8549]

I own an aluminum boat. It's a HUGE mistake if you bolt anything onto it with steel hardware. It will rust super fast due to oxidation-reduction chemical reaction. I thought all boaters knew this and boat manufacturers too. Someone fucked up really good to build a boat that rusts that much.

[@dwaineharris9891]

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[@patrickwelch620]

Use 4000 or butyl. Silicone is horrible.

[@Francois_Dupont]

@@mikeries8549 its actually galvanic corrosion. any two dissimilar metal will have a different electron potential between them. it cause ion to move and can help start oxidation and thus rust.

[@sunillobo4352]

Yes! Well said

[@gregmac1495]

Goof Off Rust stain outdoor remover from Home Depot... So you don't have to deal with this guy blurring it out till the end.

[@YouIskndr]

Was just about to comment the same exact thing lol

[@brimis820]

A few screws rusted and stained the inside of the trunk on my Corvette. Yes, fiberglass. Couldn't remove the stains for all the tea in China. Watched your video then went into the shed and pulled out a gallon of Goof Off that sat on the shelf since my children were toddlers. Stains are gone like magic. Thanks for posting.

[@chrisbioski793]

For polishing rusty chrome try a crumbled up ball of aluminum foil and some chrome polish. Works wonders for removing rust. And I doubt it’ll leave little bits of metal to rust since it’s aluminum. I use that on my Harley

[@gustavodiaz4689]

There is a product call “never dull” and it works great to remove rust from the metal.

[@ME-xd4he]

The United States Navy introduced me to Never Dull back in the 90’s. Great stuff

[@mrdanger4851]

Barkeepers Friend POWDER + MILD Scour pads( Dollar store) like 8 for 1$ This will also quickly return the stainless steel shiny again

[@MrWebrockk]

Oxalic acid, or "wood bleach", can be purchased at most paint supply stores (Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, etc) in powdered form for much cheaper than pre-mixed stuff from big box stores. I mix about three or four tablespoons with warm water in a quart sized spray bottle. spray on, let sit for 5 minutes, rinse off. done.

[@pfpublius]

I saw others using toilet bowl cleaner for this too. It worked great inside my plastic swingback cooler seat but not so well inside my fiberglass livewell. I'll give this stuff a shot too.

[@donnybetts3846]

I was cleaning the bimini posts with steel wool and had the exact same issue with all the steel fibers. I thought I was going crazy lol. Going to try this out!

[@BornAgainBoating]

Hope it worked!

[@NeverEnoughPyro40]

I want to left a pair of steel pliers on my dashboard for the week! When I went to the marina the following weekend after all that rain there was a huge rush spot on my white gelcoat! I used a product called FSR which stands for fiberglass stain remover! I usually apply it with a foam brush let it sit a few minutes and wipe it off! As for cleaning the stainless I use bronze wool and Flitz aluminum and stainless steel polish! The bronze wool is soft enough that it will not leave any scratches on your hardware! Those are the two easiest and fastest ways to keep your boat looking new, And they require little to no effort!

[@Fireship1]

I thought that the mystery cleaner was actually toilet bowl cleaner! I’ve used that before on waterline and rust stains with excellent results. I have to give the goof off stuff a try. Maybe it will be good to remove the rust on my pavers caused by where the boat trailer sits.

[@henryD9363]

Toilet cleaner is either going to be a strong corrosive base (the chemical opposite of acid) like lye, or something like bleach or Clorox. These are very very bad for metals. And the highly basic solutions will practically dissolve aluminum. In fact some basic toilet cleaners actually have chunks of aluminum in them which is consumed while they slowly neutralize the base.

[@scottsmo7715]

Goof off rustaid works wonders. Best stuff out there

[@willragas679]

I know this video is 3yrs old, but RustAid is now $18. There is a cleaner at Dollar Tree called "LA's Totally Awesome All-Purpose Cleaner," at $1.25/ 20 oz. So for $8.75, you can get slightly over a gallon today, 2024. Just FYI! Thanks for all of the videos @Born Again Boating

[@liberumsrb]

Citric acid works for me. Removes rust and limescale from anything without effort. I use it in water filters from a water well too for ferrite and magnesium deposits.

[@benztech2262]

Where do you buy it?

[@liberumsrb]

@@benztech2262 any convenience store has it in crystal form. Just dissolve it in 5/1 ratio

[@edwincordero1810]

🤙🤙🤙what's the name of that product? Thanks for this video

[@wrzl1675]

4 yrs ago I started using Ceramic coating on my boat... no more rust stains, no more pitting, washing it is a breeze and with most of them you can coat everything, chrome, aluminum, plastic, glass, paint and gel coat. Most say it lasts 3-5 yrs but I’ve found it’s more like 2-2.5 yrs.. it will change your life for the better. Definitely school up on how to apply and take care of it and it’s time consuming compared to wax but a lot less physically demanding than applying wax.

[@howardyang1397]

Which brand did you used? I’m going to put a ceramic coating on my boat. Thank you😊

[@jrtonka19]

Your the best of both worlds from pump spraying to wrench turning.jack of all trades 👍👍

[@BornAgainBoating]

I try

[@peteprior8896]

It’s called rust aid and I have been using for a long time. In fact I provided it to a Detailer that was having an issue removing rust. Love your videos.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thanks for sharing

[@A5JDZK]

Excellent pro tip! That stuff is awesome.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Glad you liked it!

[@paulricelli5520]

🟥 Skip to 7:47. Avoid all the BS.

[@MBicknell]

Legend

[@johnwalker7592]

I need to know how to refurbish the endcaps/joints on the grab rails. The chrome (real chrome, old boat) has bubbled and flaked off. Having them rechromed is very expensive. And really can't remove them to have em powder coated.

[@BornAgainBoating]

That's tricky, you really want to take them off and powder coat :) Otherwise you can sand and paint the, but idk how long that will last :/

[@johnwalker7592]

@@BornAgainBoating is there a good source that is reasonably priced to find replacements? Trying to weigh my options here. I can make grab rails out of some hardwood. But the age of the boat, doesn't really lean towards wood accents all that well.

[@Misc665]

FYI- Still an acid based product: 144-62-7Oxalic acid {Ethanedioic acid}

[@thnksno]

I have, if I recall correctly, organic rust in our well. Water comes from the well clear, but as it's exposed to oxygen, it becomes rusty. I have a system that removes most of it and softens the water. However, occasionally someone will flush a toilet while the system regenerates or a power outage might mess up the timers and things get out of synch. My first indication is the toilet water and bowl gets rusty. Once I reset everything and am certain it's good I then go after the rust staining. The product I've found that works the best is Whink Rust Stain Remover. I do use the Goof Off Bathroom stuff for cleaning the shower tile because it has a consistency that's better suited. But that Whink stuff gets stubborn rust stains out much better.

[@floridagirl386]

Have you tried vinegar?

[@lear60man]

Man talk about a game changer. Ive bee using this stuff for the last two months after watching this video.

[@budgetbuyer1534]

Thankyou for this tip... I'm headed to HomeRepo today. 👍

[@BornAgainBoating]

Good luck!!

[@jaredstafford5565]

What do you find work s best to get the rust off of chrome?

[@ELANSURF]

FSR the same... Naval Jelly..... I wonder if the active ingredient in all is just muratic acid?

[@Ant-kv3ij]

Will this affect the bottom paint? Can u paint over

[@albertseaton2806]

Thanks for sharing! It was a nail biter until the end;)

[@BornAgainBoating]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@henryD9363]

Better than any Disney movie in the last 20 years

[@markcasey6824]

Except he forgot to mention it is pure fiction.

[@brodyguillot2923]

aluminum bright works pretty good too

[@i1uvpreppyxo887]

Thanks. For those in places where this brand isn't sold it is basically oxalic acid (with a bit of hydrogen fluoride thrown in)

[@donaldsheppard5612]

I just bought a used boat where the previous owner used cheap screws to install all of the accessories, this is gonna make a world of difference

[@tacoclout]

Did you have rusted screws break? I’ve got a few I can’t get out because the head broke off trying to remove. Can’t find anything on the topic.

[@donaldsheppard5612]

@@tacoclout if it's where you can get to the underside you could always try to grab it with a pair of vice grips and screw it out if not you're probably going to have to try to drill it out and use a larger screw

[@devonteforeman]

@@tacoclout If you're going to drill it out use a center punch. You can also use a punch or small chisel to spin it out with a hammer. If it's only in wood / fiberglass it should be easy to do. Do not use any form of heat because fiberglass warps easily.

[@larryrivers2752]

I don't know about plastic but I restore cast iron skillets and I use white vinegar. Works great and it's cheap!

[@Cleanest5thgen]

Thank you. I was grinding in the area of where my boat was parked. Rust specks everywhere hopefully this works

[@davidt1972]

Iron out is by far the best product! I’ve used them all. Rust and water line

[@samtate1260]

I have a hard water well and have been using iron out for years the stuff is a miracle worker even on clothes it works IRON OUT it works

[@zacharypeters1981]

Been using this for a year now and love it. Still wonder to myself how they one back year after yesr

[@primate2744]

I've been using that exact stuff for years on boats, my driveway pavers and even clothing.

[@TheFritz423]

Thank you. God bless!

[@BornAgainBoating]

Our pleasure!

[@joe3312s]

Worked great, thanks for all your videos I've learned a lot

[@BornAgainBoating]

No problem 👍

[@mahimahiaddictioncesargonz5445]

Awesome, Now ready to go do my Swim platform on my GW that Get Rusted once in a while

[@codystone715]

Magic erasers work great on anything when cleaning a bout

[@danratsnapnames]

FYI - VINAGAR also works just as well.. just spray it on and wait, it destroys rust on EVERYTHING.. including ALUMINUM and Copper, or BRASS..

[@jeffm7669]

Use brass wool so that you don't get all the steel wool shavings that rust.

[@DirtMcGert29054]

I needed your help when I was at key colony two weeks ago

[@erichgarcia1]

What’s the product brand you used?

[@raybates3119]

There's some stuff called "White Ox" that we use for rust and water stains on our boats. Works just like that stuff.

[@lb7wade518]

Great stuff!! Great info as always!!

[@BornAgainBoating]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Thekidsinafrica14]

I work on tugboats and the thing that works best on tugs is something called chem prime but those are work boats and that stuff is really strong so i doubt it would be good for regular boats but it works the best

[@veryrandom5148]

Great video. 👍🏼 Thanks for the tip.

[@BornAgainBoating]

No problem 👍

[@kevinkelley3657]

CLR works great also, as does a product called "Barkeepers Best Friend" liquid cleanser.

[@ninj4stud]

Good tips, thanks. I can buy both these locally and cheaply.

[@dirtybones6]

You got my subscription with this video

[@javacup912]

Those are not overnight rust stains. It takes quite of bit of time for rust to get that bad. But, glad it worked out for you.

[@DirtyHdG]

Does it work on brown water stains too?

[@BornAgainBoating]

Depending on the stain, yes, for most of them, but not all of them.

[@soflo_justin934]

I knew about this for so long I’m glad someone else out there is sharing this

[@ericteneyck3809]

Do you have any recommendations on cleaning up SS?

[@Timbcameron]

Yep white vinegar works pretty good 😊

[@gaycha6589]

Try car alloy wheel cleaner. NOT the strong acidic stuff, but the more modern detailer fallout remover quality spray gels. I use Gtechniq W6 Iron and Fallout remover. It’s a gel that does not run off or dry too fast ans can be left to dwell then brushed. Note do not let any chemical dry whilst dwelling. Use water mister to prevent this. This works on my rib to get rust stains off white gelcoat.

[@joshgtheog3371]

hey i would love to see a video on the different type's of hull's and the benefits of them

[@kenp3385]

Try “Easy Dab” to remove surface rust off stainless,,,, best part works fast and it’s cheap...

[@jglez4965]

Great video great product 👍

[@jamesmorgan7291]

Great tip on the rust remover, thanks.

[@JavierMartinez-ni6hs]

Great video puerto rico greettings mr.pulido ...mpp boat detailing

[@OZD-mb2bs]

Mary Kate brand on/off is the best I’ve used but it is basically muriatic acid and expensive.

[@guglielmodicarlo4139]

never ceases to amaze me , considering the price tag on some boats,, makes me wonder how they could use cheap ass stainless steel ,,,, Ive been using rust aid for years,,, it is amazing,,, but if they only used quality stainless that would not happen, again, boats are expensive,,,, they should do it

[@ninj4stud]

I agree. I have just bought a second hand cruiser and the previous owner fitted snap davits to carry the tender. Problem is the base plates are cheap s/s and it has rusted and stained the swimming platform really badly.

[@scottlarsen219]

I had this issue with my boat. Its the cheep stainless screws causing the problem.

[@ryanebert09]

Good video man, you should do one on properly choosing batteries for your rig.

[@williamppnguyen8295]

I’ve never had this problem but I’ve heard vinegar works.

[@scottspeck8843]

You make Tuesday feel like a Friday. TY

[@BornAgainBoating]

thank you sir!

[@garyk8558]

Thanks so much for posting Goof off amazing cleaner

[@rosleeross5205]

Awesome 👍 look it works tnk the info

[@ZulkSOD]

Can you show how to remove salt residue from aluminum hull

[@BornAgainBoating]

Maybe someday, we don't have any aluminum hull boats around here though :/

[@benjigans1419]

Can someone link the rust stain remover they used in the video?

[@matthewmeaux3450]

What's the 10.00 chemical from The Home Depot?

[@nldmaster]

Watch the whole thing. He says what it is somewhere during the video.

[@joerobbins5173]

Always good info thanks

[@chadpipkin840]

Nice video .And I watch to the end.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thanks for watching

[@johnq.public2621]

Tease! Yeah, I've had excellent luck with Goof Off's products. Props to the guy who shared about the umbrella!

[@mikeprince5459]

Impressive. I don't have any rust stains like that from any of my bright work but I'm sure this stuff will work for other simple stains. I've had very good results from Bar Keepers Friend. Thanks again for another great video.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Glad to help!

[@CASSTONECUSTOMS]

Hey for tarnished metal or rust on metal use Bar Keeper’s Friend and a plastic brush

[@LEOFIREMEDIC79]

awesome Tip brother

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you

[@BuffGamer88]

Hey just wondering what the product was because I didn't see it in the video as it was blurred? Thanks

[@OfficerDave78]

My next trip to Home Depot I will get that !

[@thomascourrtney45]

I never had this bad but I’ve used goof off concert cleaner before. Worked good.

[@4040pmora]

Permatex rust dissolver works amazing.

[@cre8ivfun]

Not gonna lie all I use to clean my boat is stuff from the $1 store you would be surprised what I have found out by buying every random chemical from there and trying them out to see what they are good for.

[@gabrielmoreno1592]

Excelente video saludos desde Argentina!

[@Oouther1]

My 3,100 psi pressure washer and simple green would not touch the hull stains, but rustaid works miracles!!!’

[@alexhershberger9389]

This stuff also works like a breeze to remove waterline stain without being as harsh as muriatic acid

[@lifeofdave1237]

Great tip.. if only was available in the UK 😂 home depot may be a little far for me lol 🤣. Sure will find something over here does same job tho.

[@ironichumorist]

"Goof Off" rust and stain remove.

[@phillipchristensen3202]

Barkeeper's Friend is magical in many cases.

[@andrewfyakim525]

Thank you for another great tip! Home Depot will now be wondering why they have sold out of Goof-Off Rust-Aid... it's Aaron's fault! ☺ My only issue is, the closest Home Depot is a five hour round trip from where I live! (I'll bet some will be think that that is NOT possible! But it is true..) I've also used some of the products mentioned below in the 'comment's, but next time I get to the 'big city' I'll stop in Home Depot and get a gallon of Goof-Off Rust-Aid!

[@philbarrows424]

5 hour round trip??!! Where the heck do you live??!!

[@markcasey6824]

BS does not work Goof Off seriously?

[@pm270100]

why do you have rust ///dose not the 316 ss work to good over there //got a boat here 40 years all good ////// NO RUST

[@biohazardforce4805]

i know you run your boat's in saltwater so my qesution is is the rust caused by the salt or the water itself

[@henninghellerud]

Its the salt combined with humidity. On inland lake areas you dont see this amount of rust. But the air near the sea is filled with tiny saltwater droplets so its an extremly corrosive environment. The important factor is that the salt will lead to current flowing and speed up the oxidation process.

[@valentin7054]

Nobody has watched the entire video yet but i am loving it

[@TSemasFl]

I'm just going to send my boat down to Marathon to get my rust removed

[@thatGMguy]

Get a bottle of this stuff proceeds to blur it so you don't know what that stuff is

[@leduecb87]

goof off rust aid

[@4040pmora]

Watch the video and he will tell you.

[@klrdeimos]

Yeah, shouldn't take 8 minutes to get to the point. Just show it in the beginning and then talk about it and show examples. I scanned to the end and skipped most of the video.

[@sailingeden9866]

Great tip

[@BornAgainBoating]

Glad you liked it

[@dalegroves1918]

Great video.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Glad you enjoyed it