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Old 05-04-2015, 10:39 AM
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My props have that hard calcium type of scale on them. What is the best way to clean them off? Is there a liquid/chemical solution that can be used as opposed to an abrasive approach such as scotchbrite?
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Polishing compound on a buffing wheel.
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Light mix of muriatic acid or wood chlorine. If it's mild. that stuff you use in toilet works a bit too.
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Try lime away, works,or sulfuric acid. Be careful though stuff is tough but cleans stainless well
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Stick them in a 5 gallon bucket with some vinegar and let them soak for a while.
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Any cheap toilet bowl cleaner

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On and Off bottom cleaner works like a charm.
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A sponge soaked in CLR cleaner will melt that right off. Works great for getting baked-on scum off exhaust tips as well.
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Originally Posted by Gunrunner72
Stick them in a 5 gallon bucket with some vinegar and let them soak for a while.

^^^^^ This,
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Rinse props with Snobol, lime-away, or your pick of acid and then run through a full cycle (air dry not heat) in the dishwasher when the wife isn't home. Don't forget the jet dry and then polish.
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