How is the best way to get teak oil off of gelcoat?

[johnk86]

Someone (I won't say who ) was a bit sloppy when putting on the teak oil and a fair amount of it ran off onto the gelcoat. Its real hard to get off. Tried standard cleaners, pressure washing, but they don't work. I might try acetone next. Anybody have any suggestions?

 

[LubeDude]

Re: How is the best way to get teak oil off of gelcoat?

Try turpentine or enamel thinner first, if that dosnt work then laguer thinner! When you are done be sure to coat with a good wax!

 

[Solittle]

Re: How is the best way to get teak oil off of gelcoat?

I would use acetone then wax.

 

[Mikedg]

Re: How is the best way to get teak oil off of gelcoat?

For cleaning teak oil stains off of gelcoat do not use thinners.They only thin the oil driving it further into the gelcoat. Use a degreaser to lift the oil.This worked on my boat.<br /><br />Here's a link to an article from DIY-Boat magazine that explains the issue.<br /><br /> http://www.diy-boat.com/Pages/ezine/ez_promo/2001_2/48.pdf