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Rust and corrosion priority?

We are at home for the first time in 5 months since our purchase.  We live 50 ft from saltwater on the bay.  I know that I need to get a jump on corrosion control.  I will be doing the bulkheads myself based on Brett's recommended process. 

My question is what you would go after first based on your own experiences.  I have searched and read the forums 11 pages on corrosion but not sure what the priority should be.  Picking up Loctite and CorrosionX.  Insight is always appreciated...thanks
George and Steph
1997 U270 36 Build 5081 "Honu"
1180w Solar 400A lithium all Victron house system
Motorcade 17670, SKP 128300, FMCA F459019
73 VW Camper, 79 VW Camper, 2363 Sunline, and an Arctic Fox 25P

Re: Rust and corrosion priority?

Reply #1
George,

CorrosionX is for metal surfaces that will not be painted and/or those that could use lubrication.  CorrosionX must be removed before painting.

Ospho (a brand of dilute phosphoric acid) is for corrosion protection on metal surfaces that will be painted.  Ospho is a primer and the surface would need a finish coating.

My experience with Loctite is for fasteners that you do not want to come loose.

Hope this helps.
Rudy Legett
2003 U320 4010 ISM 450 hp
2001 U320 4220 ISM 450 hp
1995 U320 M11 400 hp
1990 Granvilla 300 hp 3208T
Aqua Hot Service Houston and Southeast Texas

Re: Rust and corrosion priority?

Reply #2
Thanks Rudy

The Loctite I was going to use I think is called Endure.  Thanks on the CorrosionX and I will limit to electrical areas.
George and Steph
1997 U270 36 Build 5081 "Honu"
1180w Solar 400A lithium all Victron house system
Motorcade 17670, SKP 128300, FMCA F459019
73 VW Camper, 79 VW Camper, 2363 Sunline, and an Arctic Fox 25P

 

Re: Rust and corrosion priority?

Reply #3
Here is something being used on the TX coast by the RV detailers, when they are washing coaches.

Salt-Away Home Page

Links shows the Navy and Coast Guard are using the products.
Dave Cobb
Buckhorn Lake Resort The Club, #6202, Kerrville TX
check the map.  I do rent it out when I am traveling!
2001, U320, 36' #5887, in Kerrville, FT Club #17006, (7/23 to present)
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Summit, white
EX: 98 U295, 36' #5219, (mid door), (4/13-10/23)
EX: 93 U225, 36' (4/11 to 4/13)