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Old 01-27-2008, 08:20 PM
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Thanks for the help . We spent a little time in LA after Katrina and Rita. I would love to come back but not after a storm. I hope both of you faired well after those storms.

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Originally Posted by Thunderstruck
Temp fix squirt WD40 on them. Sometimes will help.

Medium term solution I taped up everything including the transom and the decals, scuffed the dull paint with 400 grit and spray painted with the can Merc Phantom Black. Looks fine.
Is the cloudy part the upper and top Cap? Do you use Mary Kate On/Off hull cleaner? Is it original paint? The hot part of the drive will build up with hard water stains and get baked on On/Off will remove that with out scrubbing. You can rub with WD and in worst case polish with meguires #2 fine cut cleaner. A heavy compound will dull it. Mercury paint is very tough and will clean up nice. Phantom black rattle can works well too.
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Originally Posted by MOBILEMERCMAN
Is the cloudy part the upper and top Cap? Do you use Mary Kate On/Off hull cleaner? Is it original paint? The hot part of the drive will build up with hard water stains and get baked on On/Off will remove that with out scrubbing. You can rub with WD and in worst case polish with meguires #2 fine cut cleaner. A heavy compound will dull it. Mercury paint is very tough and will clean up nice. Phantom black rattle can works well too.
Mine is the whole drive rams ,gimbell, everything and yes it is the original paint. It just wont shine well it does with wd40.
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I use CLR,,,,,,, and you need drive showers !!!!
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Originally Posted by formula 382 sr-1
Yes Eddie Marine showers and amsoil gear lube in the drives changed every 20 hrs.
I have them.
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Originally Posted by formula 382 sr-1
Mine is the whole drive rams ,gimbell, everything and yes it is the original paint. It just wont shine well it does with wd40.
Sorry I have had success with the products I mentioned. I've seen marinas clean drives and bottoms with scotch brite pads. That will dull it out for sure. Sorry I can't help you more.
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Default stains from outdrive

before i bought a drive shower i used clr from the hardware store,spray it on and wash it off with the hose,works great,the white stain is the calcuim in the water that the heat of the top of the drive boils out of the water and then stains the drive.
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Lime away works wonders. Spray on, wipe, and rinse off. Repeat until it looks clean again. Works on exhaust tips too.
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Ditto, Lime Away! I have used it on outboards and outdrives for 15 years. Use a small, soft dishwashing sponge. May take several times, but they will shine like new.
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