Engine Rust

[naumovski]

I have a 2006 four winns h180
volvo penta 3.0 i bought used and already have about 80-100 hours in my hands
Everything is fine.Just winterize the boat...
BUT engine have a lot of rust ...
How can i prevent this in future..:facepalm:
Can i sand ?paint?or just add something anti corrosion???
Thank You
Sorry for bad english..

 

[Lyle29464]

Re: Engine Rust

Clean, wire brush, clean, metal primer, top coat = paint

If you can not get the rust off use a rust transformer and prime, top coat.

Check it often. If it's ok keep it covered with a anti rust. wd 40 etc.

 

[bnicov]

Re: Engine Rust

As mentioned above, clean up the rust, get a stiff wire brush to get as much as you can off and then spray with the correct colour engine paint. WD40 will probably be your best bet to keep the rust away. Do you boat in salt water?

 

[Don S]

Re: Engine Rust

Once you clean the rust, good ole RustOleam red paint is a good paint to use. After it dries completely, use the Volvo corrosion guard
http://www.volvopentastore.com/Corr...*****.326932526--store_id.366--view_id.345284

It works so much better than WD40 which isn't a corrosion guard, and lasts longer too. A can will last you several years and well worth the extra money. I put it in a coffee can full of hot water for a while, makes it spray a lot better. Looks horrible when you first put it on, but once it dries, it's dry waxy finish that looks great and does it's job of protecting.

 

[naumovski]

Re: Engine Rust

Thank You For Answers
Im boating in Fresh Water but previous owner was boating in salt...
I will take off the rust and then will paint only for better look and protection
and i will feel better