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The mariners choice for stripping, sanding, smoothing, and polishing all types of wood and metal surfaces.
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Bronze Wool ~ The mariners choice for stripping,
sanding, smoothing, and polishing all types of wood and
metal surfaces. FROM STEM TO STERN...Bronze Wool has long been used by
professionals and do-it-yourself boat owners to achieve
superior refinishing results with hardwoods such as teak and
mahogany. Unlike steel wool, which leaves behind small fibers
that can rust and discolor wood in corrosive marine
environments, Bronze wool resists shedding, rust, and
corrosion. Bronze Wool cuts better and faster than sandpaper
and other abrasives, with fewer scratches. It is an essential maintenance item for boaters
seeking to maintain beautiful wood and bright work. Whether
it's stripping old varnish, burnishing bottom paint,
smoothing raised grain, buffing teak trim, polishing chrome
accessories or accomplishing a variety of other
"ship-shaping" tasks, do it effectively with Rhodes American
Bronze Wool. Also excellent for: cleaning aluminum molds, golf
clubs, aluminum outdoor furniture; removing rust from metal
surfaces; polishing brass and stainless steel. Also, can be
used as insulation in frequency enclosures and in many areas
of filtration. Available in premium quality 3-pad packages of fine,
medium, & coarse grades, or in bulk 5 pound reels. A web
of metal wool approximately 1/2" thick by 4" wide is wound
onto a 2-3/8" ID fiber core to an outside diameter of about
12" and weighing exactly 5 pounds net. The web is
approximately 25 feet per pound.
A. The formula you are referring to is basically
recommended for cleaning corrosion on exterior aluminum
window or screen frames or outdoor patio furniture. The
cleaning solution is a combination of equal amounts of
motor oil and kerosene (mixed together). Take a piece of fine bronze wool and clean the
entire aluminum surface with this mixture; wipe dry with
a clean cloth. This should remove oxidation, dirt, grease
and oil. After the surface is clean, apply a thin coat of
motor oil and kerosene fluid (it's noncombustible)
sparingly over the entire surface. This will protect the
metal from future oxidation. Repeat every six months. If
aluminum is around salt water, repeat process every 90
days. For interior cleaning and maintenance, I would
recommend either a commercial aluminum cleaner, such as
Naval Jelly, or one of the following methods: Use a bronze wool pad and a solvent-type liquid
floor wax, dipping the bronze wool into the wax and
applying it to the aluminum; For heavily incrusted aluminum (interior or
exterior), use a bronze wool pad with an etching
solution, made of 1 part etching chemical cleaner to 3
parts water. Cover the wet pad with powdered pumice or
some other heavy-duty abrasive. In scouring aluminum,
always rub with the "grain." That is, back and forth.
Never crosswise or in a circular motion. Apply to an area
small enough to be completely covered and kept wet for
three to five minutes. Follow with a thorough rinsing
before the cleaner dries on the surface; Another recommended cleaner for aluminum is Arm
& Hammer Oven Cleaner using a fine bronze wool. First
test any of these solutions in a small, inconspicuous
area to ensure that any finish coating on your aluminum
in not damaged. Once the aluminum has been cleaned, I
would recommend waxing for protection. Automobile wax or
even glass wax are good choices. Wax periodically to
assure protection. While our boats can provide us with a great deal of
enjoyment, we all need to realize that the use of
thousands of boats on the Chesapeake Bay can have an
impact on the Bay ecosystem. Your Boat and the Bay, by
the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, provides tips on
maintaining and operating your boat in a way that's safe
for the Bay. For instance, try cleaning teak with mild
powdered soap and bronze wool instead of harsh teak
cleaning chemicals that are hard on your wood and gel
coat.
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By Gene Gary, Copley News service
Q. Some time ago you printed an article on
how to clean
the aluminum around windows. I believe one
of the ingredients was kerosene. Could you please print
this information again? With smokers in the house, the
windows need a good cleaning.
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