Rogerh
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- Aug 27, 2013
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- Vessel Make
- 1990 Jefferson 52 Marquessa
In my continuing saga of replacing my head hoses I had to remove my sea water strainer for the AC to gain access. It is a large strainer, brass/bronze I think, similar to what is on a lot of engine feeds. I want to clean it up while I have it out. I have seen many of these on vessels that have been detailed that look like they are brand new. I suspect they have been painted. It presently is a dull dark color. If I use a brass brush it cleans to a brass looking color. Is there a chemical that I should use to clean it? After it is clean should I paint it and if I should what kind of paint should I use? I really would like to get it looking new again. Thanks for your inputs...
Also is there a secret to getting the wire hoses off? It has been a crazy battle to remove them with wire cutters, screw drivers and so on.
Thanks
Also is there a secret to getting the wire hoses off? It has been a crazy battle to remove them with wire cutters, screw drivers and so on.
Thanks