tarpon41 Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Pathfinder, stainless, restoration, logo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason p Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Plastic or glass Media blasting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSN651 Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 I see a steering ram seal replacement in your future and what ^^^^^^ said. Chuck 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarpon41 Posted August 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 That mounting block is aluminum, I'm pretty sure. Scrub it with Dawn and try some Flitz metal polish.. Should clean up nicely if not pitted too badly.. MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Try goof off rust stain remover. Use gloves, put it on a rag and soak the plate and wipe off, it may take a few times but it should shine right up and then Flitz it or Sharkhide it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarpon41 Posted August 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Thx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finbully Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 This and a polishing ball mounted on a drill: https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-05101-Mag-Aluminum-Polish/dp/B0009H519Y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarpon41 Posted August 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 On 8/26/2019 at 8:29 AM, finbully said: This and a polishing ball mounted on a drill: https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-05101-Mag-Aluminum-Polish/dp/B0009H519Y Getting there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coto Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Very nice!👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Someone told me to put automatic transmission fluid on the rams after washing the boat, then turn the wheel as far to port and then starboard as you can. This will lubricate the seal and also keep salt from adhering to the rams. That's what causes the pitting over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason p Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 That was me probably, it’s an airplane thing... I do it on the trim & tilt rams as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarpon41 Posted September 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 On 8/31/2019 at 9:57 PM, jason p said: That was me probably, it’s an airplane thing... I do it on the trim & tilt rams as well. never heard that one...but, will use it. tks dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason p Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 Any hydraulic fluid will do, ATF is just the cheapest and most readily available. I keep it in a condiment bottle for ease of application and the least mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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