Keep Your Boat's Vinyl Rub Rail Looking New [MATERIALS LIST ⬇] | BoatUS

Uh oh! The vinyl rub rail on the side of your boat got scuffed or scratched when it rubbed against the piling in the slip. BoatUS Magazine contributing editor Lenny Rudow shows you how to keep your boat's vinyl rub rail looking new (or at least better than it did). Beyond repair? Find out how to replace a rub rail here: https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/...

Apologies for the awful audio. The wireless mic disconnected itself after we tested it, and there's a lot of road noise nearby. Turn on closed captioning if you are having trouble hearing it.

MATERIALS
➡ Wide painters' tape
➡ Selection of sandpaper in 100, 200, 600, and 800-1000 grit: https://www.westmarine.com/sandpaper-...
➡ Interlux 202 Solvent: https://www.westmarine.com/buy/interl...
➡ Clean rag
➡ Gloves, eye protection, respirator (if desired or definitely if you are using the solvent inside)
You can likely find these at your local marine store, but our faves are https://www.defender.com and https://www.westmarine.com

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