Best Product to clean Stainless props, rams, tie bar,etc?
08-15-2006, 08:56 PM
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Best Product to clean Stainless props, rams, tie bar,etc?
trying to get buildup of grim off steering rams, tie bar, stainless props, have tried works,, on/off, mean green, orange cleaner, scrubbed and cant get off. what pad and product will sparkle the stainless,
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Re: Best Product to clean Stainless props, rams, tie bar,etc?
Muriatic acid (swimming pool store) followed immediately by a fresh water rinse and a coat of Mobil One spray or other anti-corrosion spray. (WD-40 does not inhibit corrosion - read the can.) Works like magic, but use it OUTSIDE and do NOT get a whiff of it (chlorine gas).
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Re: Best Product to clean Stainless props, rams, tie bar,etc?
I just bought some Mother's Mag and Aluminum Polish, then some Mother's Power Metal and used it yesterday. It made the 24 year old chrome engine vents shine a whole lot better. I have the feeling, the more times I apply it, it will look better and better. I got the idea from a friend of mine who used it on the aluminum trailer of his 22 Donzi, and I swear his trailer looked like polished stainless steel. 
Worth a try I'd say.
Worth a try I'd say.
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Re: Best Product to clean Stainless props, rams, tie bar,etc?
I've found PB Blaster and a scotch brite to work pretty well to remove any light surface rust. Then polish and wax it.
08-15-2006, 09:17 PM
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Re: Best Product to clean Stainless props, rams, tie bar,etc?
I have my own line of chemicals.
Quick-shot is what we use.
Give me a call and I'll send you some.
1-877-WASHPRO
Quick-shot is what we use.
Give me a call and I'll send you some.
1-877-WASHPRO
08-15-2006, 09:27 PM
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Re: Best Product to clean Stainless props, rams, tie bar,etc?
I agree with C-Spray,muratic acid at Home Depot or Lowes. Used it for years,cheap and easy.
08-15-2006, 09:33 PM
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Re: Best Product to clean Stainless props, rams, tie bar,etc?
Your gonna laugh.... but try Easy Off Oven cleaner. It work miracles on props.
08-15-2006, 09:47 PM
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I use Lime Away in the green bottle it works great spray it on wipe it with a rag and rinse it off. Will not scratch
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08-15-2006, 10:21 PM
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Re: Best Product to clean Stainless props, rams, tie bar,etc?
Originally Posted by C_Spray
Muriatic acid (swimming pool store) followed immediately by a fresh water rinse and a coat of Mobil One spray or other anti-corrosion spray. (WD-40 does not inhibit corrosion - read the can.) Works like magic, but use it OUTSIDE and do NOT get a whiff of it (chlorine gas).
You will never get chlorine gas from muriatic acid. Chlorine gas comes from chlorine, acid fumes come from muriatic/ sulfuric acid. To kill fumes add a capful of tile soap and the fumes will not be as heavy. Remember sodium bicarbonate (good ol' baking soda) neutralizes the acid in the event of a spill.
Any type of fiberglass cleaner/ hull cleaner that is acid based will make props/ tie bars shine like new and are less caustic than muriatic/sulfuric acid.
