Prop care

[Timer]

My steel prop always has a layer of rust on it. I assume that's normal, but is there something I should be doing to prevent this? If so, why and what? Thanks.

[Hud]

I spray wd40 on my prop when I take it out of the water!! idea It works. :D

[Timer]

Thanks, Hud. I guess after the prop looks like mine does, I should take it off and do what to clean it up? Is there some kind of bead polishing or something like that that will spiff it up real nice?

[Sangster]

Use Cleanser & water with a scrub pad...I found that "Bar Keepers Friend" works best..

[Morg]

Bentley turned me onto some stuff a few years ago. Spray it on before & after the boat hits the water. A little steel wool at the end of the day & the prop. stays real clean. Being that I haven't run a boat in over a year I forgot what the stuff is. I'm sure Tom could turn you onto it.
Morg.

[Timer]

Thanks for the replies, everyone (and any more that might come.)
[ June 21, 2003, 08:39 PM: Message edited by: Timer ]

[V-Drive Tom]

Timer, The product that Morg is trying to think of is "FLUID FILM." It is a heavier oil film spray than others. Works great. I don't know where to buy it. I was given a few cases by JetBoatGuru "TONY" a few years back, he was sponsored by them.
We have a new coating for propellers that was tested all last year.
Does not change balance.
Not thick.
Leaves satin silver finish.
The cost is about $95.00
Super tough.
But just keeping it clean works great and does'nt cost much!! :p wink TOM..

[GofastRacer]

I used to use WD40 but I found out that "Liquid Wrench" "Super Lubricant" works even better, I spray the shit out of it as soon as I come out of the water while it's wet and it just washes the water off and leaves a film on it and won't run off!... :cool: