De-grease before applying corrosion spray

[Stuzzer]

Hi, I have a question about using corrosion guard or other sprays after using my outboard.

Quicksilver Corrosion Guard says that you should de-grease the engine before applying. I want something to spray on my engine both outside and under the hood after every use to keep it in good condition. I've heard that you should douse the engine in hot water to remove salt deposits and then spray with a corrosion guard, but I don't want to have to de-grease my engine everytime I do this. Would it be better to use something like GT85 spray? Can these products be used on the rubber components safely?

[Nos4r2]

Has it been sprayed with corrosion guard before?

[Stuzzer]

I don't know I bought it second hand...

[Pikey Dave]

I sprayed my engines with BRP corroguard when they were new 5 years ago. I've not re-done them since & they are like new. I rinse the powerheads off with the hose pipe after every outing. I didn't degrease or do any special prep before I sprayed them.

[Nos4r2]

You'd know if it had been-or been oiled up in any way as it's quite visible.

I gave mine a warm water spray then let it dry and degreased it with Halfords brake cleaner.The brake cleaner will emulsify with any odd bits of water you miss water and dry it quite quickly too, so no need to leave it out for hours to dry, just don't spray it on while it's soaking.
Wear goggles and watch the paint! It does give you a lovely clean surface to apply to though.

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

I sprayed my engines with BRP corroguard when they were new 5 years ago. I've not re-done them since & they are like new. I rinse the powerheads off with the hose pipe after every outing. I didn't degrease or do any special prep before I sprayed them.

Same as...Works for me too.

[martini]

Wasn't there some stories going around about the BRP stuff attacking rubber fuel lines etc.? I'm sure a dealer told me they stopped using it for that reason

[stepheneyre]

hi
I have now a df150

I spray wurth HHS 2000 its waterproof crease and does not dry out


I spry this under the cowl about every 6 months I just spry it on I don't de grease the engine
it keeps it like new
been using this for years
my last engine I sold I had for 10 years under the cowl it was like it just came from the showroom
I also use it on my trailer rollers and break cables and under the engine ie the hydraulic rams and the trim and tilts
every where this is good stuff

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MEDIUM VISSOUS,HIGH PRESSURE RESISTANT SYNTHETIC OIL. EXCELLENT CAPILLARY ACTION ON INITIAL APPLICATION, WHICH ALLOWS THE PRODUCT TO PENETRAT THE TIGHTEST OF GAPS.
AFTER A FEW MINUTES THE SOLVENT EVAPORATES LEAVING A HIGHLY ADHESIVE WATER PROOF LOAD BERING OIL. SPLASH-PROOF AND SALT WATER PROOF,ALSO RESISTANT AGAISNT NON CONCETRATED ACIDS AND ALKALIS, FREE FROM SILICONE,RESIN AND ACID.



thanks
Stephen

[Locozodiac]

Be aware that factory delivered greased parts and assemblies could be washed off if these kind of prducts are directly sprayed to them...

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