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Old 07-13-2015, 06:00 PM
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Is there any good way to clean a bare aluminum lower unit? any types of cleaner or even sand paper or steel wool? Curious to if any one had any luck cleaning one.
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Pretty sure I read on here WD40 and steal wool, and I remember it working well. Front to back sanding motion. Haven't done mine in a while but pretty sure that's what we did
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Polish that $hit!


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Damn .. someone has way too much time on their hands.. LOL That looks great
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But to answer the original question.. I use a red painters skuff pad and just rub in any direction. leaves a satin finish. If I had mine looking like ICDEDPPL I wouldn't have anytime to go boating lol
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Originally Posted by offshorexcursion
Pretty sure I read on here WD40 and steal wool, and I remember it working well. Front to back sanding motion. Haven't done mine in a while but pretty sure that's what we did
steel wool doesn't sound like the best choice. I always read people waring against it, as pieces get left behind and rust on the drive.
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There is this stuff called alumaclean.....try a local truck supply....brush on wash off looks like new.....bestci have seen
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I use NAPA Aluminum Brightener, Spray it on, brush and hose off. Looks new.
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Scotchbrite pad and brake dry clean!
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Green Scotchbrite and WD-40 works great. The WD works as a lubricant. Rub parallel with the prop shaft.
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