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Title: water lines /spots on Mercury's
Post by: capt charlie's charters on April 15, 2016, 03:10:09 PM
has anyone found something that will remove the waterlines and or water spots from your outboard, especially the Mercs and lower unit. thanks 
capt Charlie

GOT'R DONE WITH WATER AND VINEGAR, THEN FOLLOWED UP WITH A SUPER PRODUCT BY ENVIRO ONE...SUPER SLICK STUFF...of course something that works great and they don't make it anymore.

so now its ready to trade in on a new 200XS SUPER PRO next week, EXCITED, finally going to enjoy the performance I've been wanting for so long.
Title: Re: water lines /spots on Mercury's
Post by: fiker on April 15, 2016, 03:14:28 PM
My all purpose cleaner is a solution of water and white vinegar.  I put about an inch or so in the bottom of a pint size spray bottle. 

I use this to clean my engine, the boat, the trailer, even the screens on my sonar units. 

The acetic acid ( a very weak acid) works on the elements and chemicals that cause hard water. 

Title: Re: water lines /spots on Mercury's
Post by: capt charlie's charters on April 15, 2016, 03:31:53 PM
 funny, that's what I use to clean my windows and mirrors around the house and truck....thx
Title: Re: water lines /spots on Mercury's
Post by: Waterfoul on April 15, 2016, 03:59:22 PM
As long as you don't leave it on the motor very long, The Works toilet cleaner works great.  Spray it on the white residue, hit it with a soft scrub brush, hose it off.  I've done mine several times with no ill effects.  Takes it off instantly and I can do it in about one minute.

BUT, you don't' want to leave it on for more than a minute or so.  The hydrochloric acid in toilet bowl cleaners is neutralized by water.  My 1997 lower unit still looks great.

Kills the grass though!!  LOL!!
Title: Re: water lines /spots on Mercury's
Post by: capt charlie's charters on April 15, 2016, 04:14:11 PM
thanks, if the water and vinegar don't work, which by the way both will kill grass, but then again that makes more time for FISHING
Title: Re: water lines /spots on Mercury's
Post by: fiker on April 16, 2016, 08:35:26 PM
The chemistry teacher in me must clarify.   Water cant neutralize acid.  It can only dilute it.
You end up with about the same thing, but ...
Title: Re: water lines /spots on Mercury's
Post by: dartag on April 17, 2016, 09:28:11 PM
Makes my boat smell like a Pickle.
Title: Re: water lines /spots on Mercury's
Post by: thedude on April 18, 2016, 09:29:17 AM
lime away or CLR works good also
Title: Re: water lines /spots on Mercury's
Post by: motocross269 on April 20, 2016, 01:27:40 PM
I keep mine waxed with Pro tec and use Bass Boat Saver everytime I take it out of the water....Keeps it nice and black...