TotalBoat Aluminum Boat Etch Wash
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Q: Can this be used on ""old"" aluminum that was previously coated with nonskid?
a year ago1 Answer
A: Aluminum oxidizes very quickly once it has been exposed to the elements so it should be etched after removing the paint. Recoating the aluminum should be done as soon as possible after etching. If you're thinking about just etching some bare spots, it probably won't damage the paint if you rinse it off immediately after the 5 minute soak period, but you should try one small spot as a test to be sure.
a year agoHelpful?
Q: Can this product be used on cast aluminum products
2 years ago1 Answer
A: Yes
2 years agoHelpful?
Q: Does this product contain Zinc?
4 years ago1 Answer
A: if it doesnt say so on the contents no
4 years agoHelpful?
Q: how fast can someone be expected to dry a boat after using this product before corrosion occurs? i got 60's aluminum boat and it's got a lot of rivets to dry around.
4 years ago1 Answer
A: Sorry, used this on a boom. Have no experience to answer the question.
4 years agoHelpful?
Q: whats the best way to keep aluminum etch wet for 5 minutes ? Do i wet surface down with water first , Have 1 gal of aluminum boat etch wash for my 20 ft pontoon . don`t want to have wash dry too fast and run out before i finish washing half of both toons for bottom primer and paint.
5 years ago3 Answers
A: I was only doing a 100 gal fuel tank- I would consider a mist spray or a few of them- If i remember correctly the Alm had tho be kept wet -Or just mask off sections and do smaller sections It is time consuming-it took me over an hour to do one tank.. Bill
5 years agoHelpful?
Q: Would this product work for just cleaning a 14' Alumacraft ? Not to be painted.
5 years ago2 Answers
A: If I weren't going to paint I would use something like aluma bright.
5 years agoHelpful?
Q: would you use this before Zinc Chromate primer?
6 years ago4 Answers
A: Yes. Use as directed and put zinc chromate on immediately after.
6 years agoHelpful?
Q: I was thinking of using this followed by Zinc Chromate primer and then Interlux Interprotect 2000 Epoxy and then non cooper bottom paint on the bottom of armstrong motor bracket can anyone tell me if this would be the correct way?
6 years ago1 Answer
A: Yes, that method of etch, chromate, then a barrier coat is perfect.
6 years agoHelpful?
Q: Can I use this Total Fair product to prep my gimbal housing for painting. The housing was sand blasted to bare aluminum six months ago. Also do you have or can you recomend any outdrive paint for Volvo Penta or other.
6 years ago2 Answers
A: Because the aluminum was sand blasted so long ago...you will need to resend the oxidation, water wash and apply etching and then primer all in a timely manner according to the directions. Don't skip any steps!! Hope this helps! Jerry R.
6 years agoHelpful?
Q: My aluminum boat has a factory green finish over all the boat. I want to paint the inside white to reduce heat. What if anything needs to be done to prepar the finish for paint. Thanks Wes
6 years ago3 Answers
A: I used this on bare aluminum. In my case I took a extended motor bracket, carried it down to the bare metal, used the etch wash, then immediately used a quality aluminum primer, and e the primer was tacky applied the final coat of aluminum paint. This may be a little tough job for the entire inside of the boat. May want to refer to a few blogs to get any other suggestions. If it was me, might use an anti-slip coating that does not absorb heat and keep from making it any slicker.
6 years agoHelpful?
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