Shiny motors
 

I need some tips on keeping my 500EFI's shiny, clean and free from corrosion. They are used in salt water. What are the best products and where do you use them?? Thanks.

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My first thought would be .... keep it on the trailer !? :rolleyes: :D :drink:

Sorry ... couldn't resist .

JM

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wd40

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wd40, liquid wrench

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Wd.. and keep some dawn dish soap in your bildge

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CRC Products is the way to go!!! Leaves a much heavier shiny layer of protection on the motors. I order it by the gallon from Boaters world!

I use to work at a jet ski, parasail and waterski place "Mocean Water Safaris" and they used it, I use to use wd40 and like CRC 6-56 much better.

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Link... http://www.boatersworld.com/webapp/w...-1&keyword=crc

Gallon is 16.99

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I agree....great stuff...use on wires, hoses, block, drive, tabs everything and anything.

I use it on my jet skis too. after flushing and hosing down the motors, I spray this chit on it and it looks spankin new and keeps out the rust and corrosion. better than WD40

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For the bilge.... Try granular dishwasher detergent from a box or the washing machine granular soap in a box. I found the granular did a little better job as it's washing around in there. Put some in the bilge and a little water before you go boating for the day and then empty when you put the boat on the trailer. Keeps the bilge nice and clean.

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????? why

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Bilge should not become overly dirty, however belt dust and water from cockpit sometimes makes the bilge look a little dusty and brown. By using a detergent and some water in the bilge once and a while just keeps it looking nice and clean.

As Bruce says, spray everything with the CRC. I like to keep the engine hatch up until the engine cools to remove any dampness and CRC the engine after every couple of outings. Just sold my 98 boat in 2004 and the engine looked like brand new with exception of underside of exhaust manifolds where the heat just burns the paint off! Not a problem with the 500!

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Thanks. I thought the WD40 was a water soluable product and CRC would leave a little better protective layer. Thanks for the info.

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I use CRC 6-56 or CRC Power-Lube, and spray EVERYTHING!

http://www.crcindustries.com/crcweb/....aspx?tabid=33

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If you want to keep the INSIDE shiny.....Salt Away is the best! ;)

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I know what NOT to use........

Penzoil Corrosion Protectant
I sprayed it all over a set of motors once and I could NEVER get the luster back into the polished aluminum, billet alluminum covers, and painted surfaces!!!
:rolleyes: Live and Learn :cool: