Starboard

[Jack]

Hi !

Anyone have a trick for getting pencil marks off starboard. Thought they would just wipe off,wrong.

Thanks JT

[Snitchols]

Have you tried Magic Eraser?

[borderline 350]

Dear Jack,

If these are just pencil marks(Graphite pencil) Spray Nine should work well. If marks are from a "Sharpie or permanent marker" try acetone or lacquer thinner. But the porosity of the HDPE Starboard material may be defeating any kind of good cleanup.....Respectfully Submitted....X-Jet Boat Bill

[Jack]

Bill,

I tried Spray Nine with a brush , Simply Green ,WD40, alcohol and Acetone . Didn't seem to put a dent in it. Crazy!! (graphite pencil)

JT

[Snitchols]

Give the Magic Eraser a try.

[Mortigan]

Try the Magic Eraser Snitchols suggests. I've seen that work on more materials than you'd believe...

[Jack]

I'll give it a try . Thanks

[buckboardjr]

You might want to try a poultice. They use them to draw stains out of pourous surfaces such as granite and marble. You may have to make your own based on the composition of the stain, which is graphite. It is possible hot wax might do it.

[TrophySeeker]

Surprisingly enough, I've found the pencil eraser to work pretty well. Haven't had much luck with any liquid cleaners.

[lost a lure]

Starbrite Non-Skid cleaner seems to clean everything from my Starboard footrests and hatchcovers.

[stinger]

Jack,......Mineral Spirits will cut pencil marks.