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- Sat Jan 22, 2022 12:50 am
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Wrong brush used on boat
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Re: Wrong brush used on boat
doug, The main problem with a steel alloy brush instead of a nickel steel alloy is the rustable steel particles off the wire, left behind. I don't think this will damage your boat permanently? I'd expect the areas to show rust (stain) if wetted where steel was left behind? But the alloy of the wire...
- Fri Jan 21, 2022 7:54 pm
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Wrong brush used on boat
- Replies: 7
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Re: Wrong brush used on boat
I'm sure Kevin will be along soon to share some know how on the situation, don't panic, it will not melt before your eyes. A steel brush or wire wheel can leave steel particles in the Aluminum and make rust marks, a Stainless Steel brush should remove them if needed. The rust marks will show up pre...
- Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:11 am
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Wrong brush used on boat
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Re: Wrong brush used on boat
A 16/52 jon boat.
- Fri Jan 21, 2022 1:44 am
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Wrong brush used on boat
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Wrong brush used on boat
Hello everyone, I’m new here. Please forgive me if I’m posting in the wrong place. I’m in a bit of a pickle. I’ve been sanding the floor in my 1983 Monark so I can prime and paint. I just learned I’ve been using the wrong wire brush. I didn’t know any better. Thankfully I haven’t gone very far. I’m ...