oxidation on outboard

  • Bullcan
    Posts: 68
    August 20, 2015 at 9:31 am #1560482

    Bought a boat and the motor has what I think is oxidation on the lower half. It’s white. Have read that clr will remove it? Anyone tried this? Or any suggestions? Going to tackle this today after work. Thanks

    CaptainMusky
    Posts: 24548
    August 20, 2015 at 9:55 am #1560484

    I don’t think that is oxidation. Its likely hardwater spots and the hot sun coupled with the under hood temps of the motor baked it on.

    Try a good wax. Then, after you have it removed you can get some spot remover or quick wax from an auto or motorcycle shop and use it after every trip.

    CaptainMusky
    Posts: 24548
    August 20, 2015 at 9:57 am #1560485

    I guess I should have asked where you are located, perhaps you are in brackish water territory and it could be, but then the anode would have to be destroyed IMO before the motor would oxidize

    roosterrouster
    Inactive
    The "IGH"...
    Posts: 2092
    August 20, 2015 at 10:05 am #1560488

    Vinegar…

    Bullcan
    Posts: 68
    August 20, 2015 at 11:12 am #1560503

    I think it was on the river and inland lakes in the metro more than likely never wiped down after getting on the lake. If that helps

    Joel VandeKrol
    Ankeny, IA
    Posts: 460
    August 20, 2015 at 11:52 am #1560509

    The Works toilet cleaner. Nothing better.

    Chuck Melcher
    SE Wisconsin, Racine County
    Posts: 1966
    August 20, 2015 at 12:01 pm #1560511
    Joel VandeKrol wrote:

    The Works toilet cleaner. Nothing better.

    I like Vinegar, but my buddy used this on his never cleaned boat, and the buildup almost dripped off.

Viewing 8 posts - 1 through 8 (of 8 total)

You must be logged in to reply to this topic.