Cleaning outdrive?

[YmeHP]

Hey, I just recently purchsed a boat with a Merc. outdrive that was used and stored throughout the season in a fresh water lake. However, the outdrive does show some minor corrosion and pitting. What is my best way to clean this thing up?

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: Cleaning outdrive?

Remove and physically clean the anodes (don't use corrosives). De-scale it with Acid Wash or Milkstone Remover (cheap farm supply product), degrease it (windshield washing solvent works well), prime it, and paint it. Then reinstall or replace the anodes.

 

[stevieray]

Re: Cleaning outdrive?

YmeHP - check out this thread if you want to do a full refinish:

http://forums.iboats.com/bbBoard.cgi?a=viewthread;fid=26;gtid=1266423