best way to clean a SS prop

[vicdur93]

what is the best way to clean a SS prop

 

[walleyehed]

Re: best way to clean a SS prop

for corrosion (suface oxidation), muratic (sp?) acid, carefully applied and rinsed does a fine job. Don't let it set on there, use rubber gloves and soak a rag to wipe where you want and rinse quickly.<br />For polish, the greatest stuff I've used is called "BEST" for metal polishing...work it the same as you would wax your car.....mirror finish.<br />If it's just grime from exposure to the elements, just use the polish...

 

[Dhadley]

Re: best way to clean a SS prop

I just go flats fishing. When I get home its nice and shiny again and I spray it with Pennzguard. The one with Rustoleum in it.

 

[asgrinne]

Re: best way to clean a SS prop

I found an awesome metal polish /cleaner product. Use it on my motorcycle and boat. <br />its called MAAS. I've tried many different ones since my bike has alum and lots of chrome. 100 X's better than Mothers. <br /> http://www.maasinc.com/products_metalpolish.html <br />a little pricey but well worth it. Has many applications for the home also. <br />Bought some crash bars off of ebay. Nice surface rust and age. Took my dremel tool and MAAS. Amazing. Then I tried some mothers on another section not even close in results.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: best way to clean a SS prop

You can get polishing compounds made for stainless steel (I believe sears sells them) and use a dremel and wheel. It will look like a mirror!<br /><br />You can even use very fine emery cloth with a little iol as a lubricant and wet sand it with same results.<br /><br />Bob

 

[Tufan]

Re: best way to clean a SS prop

Thnx Anita - I am going to try that!

 

[ThomWV]

Re: best way to clean a SS prop

The best way I know to clean them up is to take them out and run them. The silt in the water does a pretty good job of cleaning them up after a good day steaming around. If they are really bad just put yourself into a little bit of shallow water for a couple of minutes, it'll come up looking like brand new. Ask me how I know .....

 

[Dhadley]

Re: best way to clean a SS prop

Wish I'd thought of that.........

 

[walleyehed]

Re: best way to clean a SS prop

Some people aren't familar with "flats" fishing DH......I knew what ya meant..