02/23/2015
Sailfish 208 CC Owner’s Manual | sailfishboats.com
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Caring for Aluminum
Tips
Avoid the use of bleach or chlorides
to clean the aluminum or nearby com-
ponents. 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 protec-
tors 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 applica-
tion 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
