Gas stain removal

[OffshoreDreamer]

I have yellow looking gas stains near my filler cap on my 195CC 2008 Triumph. I have posted this problem already on this site on a different forum and got several responses, such as using chlorax, magic eraser, bathroom cleaners. While I know these items will clean most anything from the Triumph material, none of them work on this ugly gas stain. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[NCangler]

From the factory:

Lacquer thinner works well on tough stains.

[OffshoreDreamer]

Thanks. I tried it and mineral spirits and niether works either.

[manny3]

I had fuel stains on my boat also, I used GOO GONE and removed them all.

[FishinFool]

I tried the Goo Gone on my stain today and it worked! It also took off some tough grease stains...

[mtty]

I've put WD-40 on a rag with reasonable success for fuel residue. If I felt I had a stain embedded in the surface I'd approach it with scotch brite pad.

[OffshoreDreamer]

Guys I appreciate all the input but I tried the WD-40, Goo Gone and still the stain is there. Even tried a using sand paper and De-Natured Alcohol. Never seen anything like it. It is like the material itself has been dyed. But I am not going to give up, I know there is something out there that will get this. If anyone else has any ideas I will keep trying them. I noticed the other day that the gas I have been using contains 10% Ethanol (ofcourse I think most gas has that in it now) and just wondering if the Ethanol may be the reason I am having such problems with this stain. Any way guys I appreciate all your input, just love this site. Thanks.

[tfink]

Originally Posted by OffshoreDreamer

I have yellow looking gas stains near my filler cap on my 195CC 2008 Triumph. I have posted this problem already on this site on a different forum and got several responses, such as using chlorax, magic eraser, bathroom cleaners. While I know these items will clean most anything from the Triumph material, none of them work on this ugly gas stain. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

You may try Soft Scrub with bleach. I use it on my boat all over, though I haven't tried it in your specific application.

[Thfireman]

If for some reason it stained it deep into the surface you probably will never get it out. I cannot imagine though how it would have soaked that far into the roplene. I was going to tell you to try lighter fluid but if goo gone didnt do it then it is the sanme as lighter fluid. Also if it is indeed a fuel stain, any water or clorine based cleaner will not penitrate it. It needs to be a hydrocarbon based substance to react with the fuel. Remember fuel and water dont mix. Maybe turpintine on tissue and let it sit a while or kerosene. Something clear like that. Wish I had more info to help.