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I have a 1992 150hp Johnson Saltwater that has been stained below the waterline over the years by the tannins in our waters in the Mobile Bay area. I'm re-powering my 18 Outrage with a 115 E-TEC and will be selling the present engine. Any recommendations on what to use to get that brownish stain off the lower unit?

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I have used Barkeeps helper on the Hull and trailer. It comes in a can like comet. Try a little on a wet rag and see if it works as well as it did for me. At hardware store, couple bucks and works for me.

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Starbrite's Instant Hull Cleaner will clean that yellow like magic. Put it in a spray bottle. Never use an abrasive powder on your painted engine (nor your car!).

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I like "Bon Ami" cleanser, at 100 years old, "it has'nt scratched yet", Earth friendly too.

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I will second Bar Keepers Helper, it's mild abrasive like Bon Ami but contains Oxalic Acid which will dissolve water line and rust stains. I stock up when at Wal-Mart. Of course Finnegan is right on about using a abrasive powder but wetting helps prevent problems. It was originally sold as a polish for brass and as we all know fiberglass or automotive polishes all have abrasives in them.

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Have you tried wood bleach, or Y-10?

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Hi, I know this may sound too easy but, If you use a product called "the works" it is a tub and tile cleaner and could be found at Wal-Marts. It is about $3.00 a bottle and works within minutes without scrubbing. Give yourself a break and try it I am sure you will be amazed as I was. Hope this helps, Dino

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Oxiclean is a pretty good cleaner.

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Thanks to all of you for all the good ideas.

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Dennis, did you get her cleaned and what did you use? Have you sold her yet?