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ClamBeach
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Initially Posted - 07/06/2003 :  11:44:14  Show Profile
Any suggestions for cleaning halyard 'stains' from the mast?
Softscrub? Bon Ami?

The stains in question are blackening of the finish where the wire halyards were in contact with the aluminum during storage.

-- TIA

Currently maintaining two holes in the water...'77 Venture 23 and new to the family,
'78 Catalina 25
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Douglas
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Response Posted - 07/06/2003 :  11:59:32  Show Profile  Visit Douglas's Homepage
I am thinking you have an unpainted mast. You might try a little metal polish. Lightly does it as the mast may have an anodized coating.

Doug&Ruth
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Tacoma Wa.
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timpky
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Response Posted - 07/06/2003 :  17:14:58  Show Profile
Catalina owners manual suggests "Mill finish aluminum on the standard spar surfaces are protected against corrosion by a thin naturally formed film of aluminum oxide. Dust, dirt, smoke, salt and traffic fumes will adhere to this film, making the surface dull and unsightly. Coating the new surfaces with a good paste wax like Vista or Simonize, will help protect the aluminum oxide from foreign matter. If the surface has become tarnished, a good high grade cleaner, wax, or polish will help restore the original sheen. Heavier pitting can be removed by wetsanding with #600 paper prior to polishing and waxing." Hope that helps.



Tim Peoples
Sarasota, FL
78 Catalina 25 SK Hull #875
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frich
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Response Posted - 07/07/2003 :  12:17:32  Show Profile  Visit frich's Homepage
I too have stains which i have tried everything with no good results. A friend of mine painted his mast with an epoxy type paint, and it looks great. I think this may be one of my fall projects. Anyone have expieriences with painting the mast?

Frank Rich
84 C25 SK
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