Outdrive Cleaning

[gibbywmu2000]

What is the best way to clean an outdrive and make it look brand new? I dont have any algae or anything sever on mine, just had a slight hazy, oxidized look to it. Its a Mercruiser Bravo 1 drive.

Can I use that Mothers Mag and Aluminum Polish? Or can you not use that on painted surfaces? Im assuming the outdrive is aluminum.........

What chemical and a scotchbright pad and/or light steel wool will take off that oxidation?

 

[Bigprairie1]

Re: Outdrive Cleaning

I'm not sure about the mag polish but I would start with using a rubbing/polishing compound, which is also used on painted finishes. Its usually found on the same shelves as all the waxes and polishes. I've had great luck with it bringing back oxidized finishes....it definitely works, but its a lot of muscle work. Definitely not a spray on-wipe off kind of job.
Good Luck
BP

 

[ziggy]

Re: Outdrive Cleaning

might be just mineral buildup. try some lime away (yes, toilet bowl cleaner). just put it on. maybe brush it in a bit. hose it off. i don't leave it on to long. if it's mineral build up. you'll see the lime away start to work instantly... see where that leaves you at...

 

[204 Escape]

Re: Outdrive Cleaning

We mix up a spray bottle of Simple Green 2/3rds full
3 teaspoons of white vinegar
and top off the spray bottle with water.

We spray our outdrive down EVERYTIME we pull it out of the lake. Still shiny !!!!!