Rust stains on a sail

V-Class · Post by **V-Class** » Thu Mar 25, 2004 5:42 pm

I just got 3 second hand sails (off an auction site) and 2 are in really good condition and one has the worst rust stains i have ever seen, as in whatever the metal was that ended up stored with the sail is still stuck in parts to it.

Just how does one remove the stains? or are they going to be there forever :( pity if it's permanent coz it's a nice shaped blade.

cheers

J

Commanderpete · Post by **Commanderpete** » Thu Mar 25, 2004 6:08 pm

http://www.sailrite.com/Tips/cleaning.htm

V-Class · Post by **V-Class** » Thu Mar 25, 2004 6:12 pm

yikes, hydrochloric acid! just the kinda thing one always has lying round :)

cheers dude.

Post by **dasein668** » Thu Mar 25, 2004 6:36 pm

Should be able to pick some up at your local hardware store: Muriatic Acid is hydrochloric. Usually 10-15% if memory serves. Obviously you'd need to dilute to get a 2% sol'n....

Post by **Tim** » Fri Mar 26, 2004 8:27 am

Some people swear by this Sail Care place. I have no direct experience, but here's the link: www.sailcare.com

Commanderpete · Post by **Commanderpete** » Fri Mar 26, 2004 10:10 am

I don't think you'll ever get the stains completely out.

You could, however, integrate the stains into some tasteful artwork on the sail, perhaps even a sponsored corporate logo.

I'm half serious here.

V-Class · Post by **V-Class** » Fri Mar 26, 2004 6:32 pm

yes thats um "lovely" heh i was thinking maybe i should just dye the whole thing orange and turn it into a storm sail :)