What to put on rusty bimini supports?

[zimm]

My bimini support rods are starting to show some surface rust. What's the best stuff to put on them?

 

[wspitler]

I assume you are talking about stainless steel and not aluminum. It could be 304 or older 316 or 18-8 grade. I like to use Woody Wax. It is a preservative and has directions for removing light surface rust with steel wool. It provides a coating that can be a bit greasy, but keeping moisture away to prevent corrosion is the key.

 

[Parthery]

Have you tried Flitz and a buffing ball on your drill? That should take it off.

 

[Firenailer]

My boat came with a tube of Flitz from Grady to use on the rails and Bimini supports, I'd try that first.

 

[zimm]

Flitz it is. Thanks