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Old 04-11-2021 | 05:02 PM
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I dock mine in freshwater and noticed drive area where SS prop and carrier area on lower it's starting to flake off. What options to redo the lower and products to use. I currently have merc primer and black rattle cans

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Old 04-11-2021 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by PA.WOODCHUCK
I dock mine in freshwater and noticed drive area where SS prop and carrier area on lower it's starting to flake off. What options to redo the lower and products to use. I currently have merc primer and black rattle cans

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Sand area, wipe with alcohol, zinc chromate, and then phantom black paint.
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Old 04-11-2021 | 06:58 PM
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Thanks for the advice
That said is the Mercury primer zinc chromate?
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Install Magnesium anodes on your boat and outdrive for fresh water use. Zinc is used for salt water.
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I thought Aluminum for fresh water?
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Originally Posted by 1MOSES1
Sand area, wipe with alcohol, zinc chromate, and then phantom black paint.
Yep, 100% ^^^ right there is the formula.

That primer makes a big difference and the Phantom Black is damn good paint for a rattle can.
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Originally Posted by ThisIsLivin
I thought Aluminum for fresh water?
Either, although this chart I have saved suggest Mg primary, Al second.

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Originally Posted by PA.WOODCHUCK
Thanks for the advice
That said is the Mercury primer zinc chromate?
no idea what primer you have...the zinc chromate we use typically comes in a green can with green top. It’s $15-20 per rattle can.
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Originally Posted by 1MOSES1
no idea what primer you have...the zinc chromate we use typically comes in a green can with green top. It’s $15-20 per rattle can.
I have the merc primer(92-802878q52) and says it's for gear cases but is gray.

Also, can't remember if I changes the anodes 2 years ago when drive was installed new? Is there anyway to ID them?
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Magnesium will effervesce if you put vinegar on it, or it will burn hotter and brighter than a meteor entering the atmosphere at night
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