Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Stainless Clean Up
Posted by Finnegan on 03/07/18 - 12:11 PM
#2
That material on the Mercury control cover is chrome mylar, not stainless, and it really cannot be cleaned once the corrosion sets in. But you can buy a new one here for very little, and it will look 1000 times better than what you have.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercury-Merc...mp;vxp=mtr
Here is the new one I have on my Montauk:
http://photobucket.com/gallery/user/l...TE=/?ref=1
You should also see my ad for replacement "Mat-Tac" black leather grain vinyl for the space under the wheel between the instrument panels. It will make your console look beautiful and 100% original.
Posted by Pinion on 03/07/18 - 12:46 PM
#3
Sand blast it and either repaint it or have it powdercoated if its metal.
Posted by Finnegan on 03/07/18 - 1:48 PM
#4
As I said, it's not metal. It's chrome mylar coated plastic.
Posted by enggass on 03/07/18 - 3:54 PM
#5
@Finnegan - is that mercury cover easy to swap out? Does the throttle itself need to be removed?
Posted by Finnegan on 03/07/18 - 3:58 PM
#6
No - The cover just snaps on. Very easy to replace. Not even the black base piece has to be replaced.
Posted by enggass on 03/07/18 - 4:03 PM
#7
Sweet. Thanks.
Posted by enggass on 03/07/18 - 4:34 PM
#8
I removed the MatTac because it was coming off. Used razor around steering wheel. Did not want to deal with removing steering to replace so I’ll go without for now.