Bare metal protectant

[bgbadaz]

Well, Im slowly working through my corrosion issue on my roadster. The front end and engine compartment are basically disassembled and most of my issues are repaired. My powder coater is loving all the extra business, but I have to admit, he has been very fair with me through all this. I have used my vibratory tumbler to clean my hardware and then used Eastwoods metal blackening kit to coat and protect it. My results with it turned out pretty good. My question is this... I still have a few (very few) bare metal fasteners and a few bare aluminum panels I didnt remove. What is a good protectant that i can treat them with and not have to remove them. I dont want to use a lube like wd40, id like something more permanent, but not like a clear laucquer/enamel either. Has anyone had any luck with anything like that???

Thanks,
Bobby

[lynnhowlyn]

Take a look at a product called "Sharkhide".

Often used in the marine field for protection of aluminum hulled small boats and other aluminum bits. Is (or was) sold by a couple of Forum vendors ... FFMetals for one if my memory is correct.

I used it on aluminum panels that are not being powder coated.

HTH

Lynn

[lrandell]

X2 on Sharkhide...easy to use and does what it claims. I live in Newfoundland,Canada and between the ocean spray and salted highways in the winter corrosion is a MAJOR factor...

[bgbadaz]

I was just looking at on on their website actually. It sounds pretty good, glad to see them endorsed so well. Has anyone used their polish or cleaner... im kinda thinking about trying it all out.