How to restore gunwales with heavy oxidation

[Gradywhite3535]

How’s it going guys guys. I have a 1975 Grady white that is in rough shape on the inside gunwales. I wanted to clean them up some because they are very oxidized. They are hard to clean stains and there seems to form some kinda black dots that are truly a nightmare to get off. Figured if I compound and wax them it would be easier to clean and would look a lot nicer. Any tips on what to use and what kind of machine would work best? Thanks

 

[Scott Danforth]

I use this one https://www.harborfreight.com/7-in-10-amp-heavy-duty-digital-variable-speed-polisher-62297.html

 

[Lightwin 3]

Those black stains and dots are mold. Once the gel coat becomes somewhat porous, there is always just enough of the mold left, after cleaning, to regenerate.

Use a black mold abatement product. Hint: Bleach does NOT kill mold.

Google Tilex. They have a nice website on what products work on different types of mold.

 

[dingbat]

I use the Harbor freight unit as well.