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by Douglasdzaster
Sat Jan 22, 2022 12:50 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Wrong brush used on boat
Replies: 7
Views: 2412

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...
by Douglasdzaster
Fri Jan 21, 2022 7:54 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Wrong brush used on boat
Replies: 7
Views: 2412

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...
by Douglasdzaster
Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:11 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Wrong brush used on boat
Replies: 7
Views: 2412

Re: Wrong brush used on boat

A 16/52 jon boat.
by Douglasdzaster
Fri Jan 21, 2022 1:44 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Wrong brush used on boat
Replies: 7
Views: 2412

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 ...