Sailfish 220 WAC Owner's Manual - Caring For Aluminum
05/30/2017
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Caring for Aluminum
Tips
Avoid the use of bleach or chlorides to clean the
aluminum or nearby components. Chlorides can
leach onto the aluminum when used nearby.
Avoid abrasive cleaning products. Never use steel
or brass wool, wire brushes, polishing wheels,
rubbing or polishing compounds. These items will
remove the anodizing and lead to pitting.
Protective Products
There are many different products available to
protect aluminum. Some are designed to seal
and protect before problems occur and others are
designed to use after pitting has appeared.
While these products are effective, they are
not one time solutions. Metal protectors must
be reapplied on a regular basis. How often a
protector should be used varies according to the
protector you choose, the types of exposure your
boat is subjected to, and how often you use and
wash your boat. Follow the application guidelines
provided with the protector you choose.
Harmful Cleaners
Bleach (Chlorox, etc.)
Mild abrasive cleaners (Ajax, Comet,
Soft Scrub, Rubbing Compounds, etc.)
Strong cleaners (409, Engine
Degreasers, Bilge Cleaners, Teak
Cleaners, Bottom Cleaners, etc.)
Below are some metal protection products that are
readily available at marine retailers.
Woody Wax CPR
Woody Wax
woody-wax.com
800-619-4363
Boeshield T-9
PMS Products, Inc.
boeshield.com
800-962-1732
Premier Polish
Aquatech
aquatech-marine.com
800-853-7760
Corrosion Block
Lear Chemical
learchem.com
800-256-2548