Results of not washing of de-icer. Help

[NR Trapper]

I have been in Idaho working and had a friend of mine move my boat this winter. I asked him to rinse it but apperantly no one takes better care of your boat than you. I went back to Oregon last weekend to get it and found small pitting all over the boat. Does any one have any suggestions for repairing / fixing the problem. It is not a functional problem but I try to keep all of my things looking good and this does not look good at all.

Thanks ahead of time,
Paul

[stinked]

The way I fixed mine was to have it wrapped in vinyl. It has made clean up easier after a day in the water.

[baitsauce]

Just leave it in the water. Then no one will see the pitting! :D

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

This really sucks. I think your'e stuck with it. The vinyl looks nice for awhile.

[snit]

The way I fixed mine was to have it wrapped in vinyl. It has made clean up easier after a day in the water.

After 4 years, that what I just had done. A full wrap from Chine to Gunnel. A "face lift" so to speak.

[FishyBuckSlayer]

Paul,
I strongly recommend vinyl. Read the thread below. We started with a badly damaged boat finish. Turned it over to Brad (Coho Designs owner and ifish sponsor) after much deliberation. I could not be happier with the results. You will like the vinyl much better than the old aluminum and paint. Brad is meticulous. You will be happy with his work.

For the quick story, just scroll down to the pictures in the middle of the thread. Included is a photograph of Brad's door signage including all of his contact information.

http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?t=214303&highlight=vinyl+paint+aluminum+polish

Disclaimer: There is no relationship beyond being a happy customer between Brad and me.

[NR Trapper]

Thanks for the Info. I PMd Brad last week about doing two tone vinyl on my boat. That is the way I will be going. I will hopefully have the cash next month and will post pics when done.

Paul

[N/R Salmon slayer]

Unfortunately, the damge is done! I had the exact thing happen last year while running from home to the Lewis. Came home put the boat away only to find the small flex's start showing on boat and trailer this spring.

The only way I could get them out was with Mother's metal cleaner, but that was to abrasive and found the area I cleaned to be shinier then the standard metal finish.

Will make to trip to Brad and have the vinyl put below the paint line.

The trailer is what it is and will have to remain as is.

Sorry!

[cloudbusterb]

that stuff ate my snowmobile up and trailer .Dont tow your drift boat in this stuff it will eat it up and you cant nuetralize it

[FishyBuckSlayer]

De-Icer seems to have become much more agressive in the last 3 years. I have been driving from Hillsboro to Vancouver and back several times per week since June 2000. I never had an issue until about 2006/7 when my chrome steel wheels were TRASHED in a period of 3 weeks. I chalked it up to wheels that were 10 years old. After the rust had already started, I tried to keep it at bay with Sharkhide. I had great luck with Sharkide on aluminum but it was no match for the existing damage.

In 2008, I bought brand new clear coated aluminum wheels thinking I would be able to outwit the de-icer. No luck. $1000 worth of wheels were ruined in just one month of winter. No amount of polishing and waxing will maintain the finish after last winter. I should have used Sharkhide. Unfortunately, I thought the clearcoat would be able to resist the attack.

I don't know if it is OR, WA or both states that are impacting my finishes but I am done buying shiny new parts for my vehicles if they are going to be exposed to this stuff.