Mac 26M, Cleaning oxidized black trim?

[Jim Cate]

The black trim on my 26M has apparently oxidized over the past several years and has a dull, partially grayish appearance. I have tried cleaning it with a boat cleaner, and also with some products obtained from an auto supply dealer. They help, but the results don't seem to last more than a few months. - Does anyone have suggestions for an efficient method or product for removing the oxidation and getting back the original dark black color?

Thanks,
Jim Cate

[Hardcrab]

I have asked about this very same topic and received a great line of responses in the Modification pages in the last week or so.

[tangentair]

.....Does anyone have suggestions for an efficient method or product for removing the oxidation and getting back the original dark black color?

Thanks,
Jim Cate

You can read as recommended or hire a kid and give him a bottle of gel coat polish - I kinda like the kid idea but my 14 yr old is a republican, he takes my money and thinks it builds character if I do it myself.

[bastonjock]

jim,the oxidisation will return regardless,repainting with auto refinnishing paint is the answer

[John McDonough]

My black spots were looking dull so I waxed them again, Still a little dull so I sprayed on some CRC 2-26 Lube and it sure did shine for a few weeks. CRS 2-26 is a superior grade of wd-40. You are an Electrican also and its always on the Jobs over here in America.

a few years ago had an old dirt bike. Plastic tanks and side cases, I never washed or waxed it I was soaking some parts in PB Blaster Super penetrating oil. I used that same rag to wipe off the plastic tank of the bike. It shined like new. A couple of coats and some elbow greese and it looked great, but I dont know if I want to chance PB blaster on my beautiful Mac yacht.

[K9Kampers]

...I kinda like the kid idea but my 14 yr old is a republican, he takes my money and thinks it builds character if I do it myself.

Tang - thanks for making me laugh today!!

[Jim Cate]

Thanks for the suggestions. It seems that there is no easy cure to the problem.

Jim

[corkscrew]

I used armor all - cleaed it right and shine lasted about 2 weeks prior to returing. Quick wipe down every week or two keeps it nice.