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kevnmcd
07-01-2002, 09:16 AM
Just wondering what you guys use to get that Havasu film from the water off your SS props? I was out there for 4 days, boat in the water the whole time and when I pulled it out my nice new shiny SS prop was all coated with a film. I tried a bunch of different cleaners on it, but nothing worked real easy. Any tips or suggestions on what to use to clean it? Thanks in advance.
Kevnmcd

Desert Rat
07-01-2002, 10:39 AM
I use a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water and a little elbow grease. It gets the film off and doesn't stain the prop like some of the chemicals will (zap,lime away etc.)

Essex502
07-02-2002, 08:37 AM
Try the West Marine "green" Hull Cleaner. Works pretty good.

Laveyman
07-07-2002, 01:00 AM
Go to the grocery store or Costco and buy 2-3 gallons of "El Cheapo" white vinegar. Pour it in a five gallon bucket and set your prop in it. Let it soak over night. The next day all of that hard water crud will literally wipe off. Voila!!! Bright n' shiny again. Pour the vinegar back into the bottles and save it for the next time. Total cost for a dozen prop cleanings...$4-5 max, and it comes with my $$$ back guarantee. http://free.***boat.net/ubb/cool.gif

shockwavebd
07-07-2002, 07:26 AM
C.L.R.

commanderjay
07-07-2002, 06:27 PM
I use a product called "Ducky". Spray on, let it sit for 5 minutes then wipe off (use a little elbow grease too). After that I tried Meguires #26 wax on the prop. Took it to Mojave over the four day weekend and it looks fantastic. Keeps the film off completely. And just maybe helped it perform a little better.

Laveyman
07-08-2002, 12:40 AM
I've always heard to NOT wax a prop. Wax on the prop = slippery prop (slip). More slip = less speed.

Instigator28
07-08-2002, 07:02 AM
Lime-Away and a sponge will take it off in seconds. If you have a cut on your hands, use rubber gloves or it will burn.

HavasuDreamin'
07-11-2002, 08:02 AM
WD-40
Takes spots, grease, exhaust gunk, etc. off, no elbo grease!

nodigg
07-12-2002, 06:22 AM
50/50 VENEGAR AND WATER IN A BUCKET! SAME AS LIME AWAY OR JUST DUCKY WITHOUT THE SMELL GOOD STUFF ADDED AND A LOT LESS EXPENSIVE.

Mn Howard Cat
07-29-2002, 05:05 PM
C.L.R works grate on the prop and on the exhaust tips as well. wink

x citer
09-01-2002, 08:57 AM
the only thing ive found that really doe the job on any stainless is neverdull its a treated cloth in a can

Havasu Cig
09-03-2002, 02:02 PM
Use acidic toilet bowl cleaner which you can buy at Home depot or muradic (sp) acid. It won't hurt the stainless and will make it look brand new again.

Rickster
10-10-2002, 07:36 PM
New Mexico & West Texas water has alot of alkali and I was told to spray on WD40 before & after and it does keep the mineral build up way down to nothing. Also, a dull prop will give you more speed because it GRIPS the water...especially if the inside of the prop is scuffed up....leave outside shiny.

TCHB
10-10-2002, 07:40 PM
Lime Away will remove the film in minutes.