Cleaning my Bravo III Outdrive

[Hook]

Looking for methods for Cleaning my Bravo III Outdrive. Not crazy about working with acids. Thanks

 

[JimT]

Pressure wash, wire brush, sand.

 

[Lazy Daze]

What 'stuff' are you trying to clean off?

 

[Ididntdoit]

Pressure wash, wire brush, sand.

Do not use a wire brush - it will leave trace metals on the aluminum and set up a "dissimilar metals" situation, also be careful of pressure washing around the bellows, etc......I use scotchbrite pads then a fresh coat of brush on Trilux

 

[Hook]

What 'stuff' are you trying to clean off?

The normal crap buildup from fresh water use(Ct River). I have used Purple Power in the past and it helps but never gets the shine back.

 

[Lazy Daze]

Slimy Grimy. Or buy oxalic acid generically. Don't worry, it's a safe acid.

The Purple Power would not have damaged your paint. It's possible that it just didn't get all of the crap off. Try some cleaner wax.

 

[b_arrington]

You could try On and Off for Outdrives.

 

[JimT]

Do not use a wire brush - it will leave trace metals on the aluminum and set up a "dissimilar metals" situation, also be careful of pressure washing around the bellows, etc......I use scotchbrite pads then a fresh coat of brush on Trilux

sounds good. bring your toothbrush and come on down. i'm sure i missed a few spots

 

[Ididntdoit]

sounds good. bring your toothbrush and come on down. i'm sure i missed a few spots

just trying to keep someone from following your shitty advice

 

[techmitch]

just trying to keep someone from following your shitty advice

X 10 on the transfer of dissimilar metals with the wire brush. Amazing the havoc that a minimal amount of that "shit" can cause.

 

[sbw1]

Almost any good toilet bowl cleaner works reasonably well. The best way to make them look new is a product like Zing. But that is HCL and requires great care, as it ruins clothes, can burn skin and be hard on driveways.

 

[Hook]

All, I used Slimy Grimy and scotchbrite pads and the outdrive looks like new again. Thanks for all the ideas.

Hook

 

[Lazy Daze]

Now... keep it that way!