There is an aerospace-style protectant that forms a aliens-style skin over everything, if you start from new this stuff will prevent any corrosion or damage purely because nothing can get to it...

 

But, most of the time the inside of the engine where the saltwater runs is where the damage is occuring...

I have seen switches and electronic components destroyed by silicone, upholstery, paint and all sorts of stuff that has been killed by silicone.

If even a micro spot gets on any surface that has a current running through it, it will form into a carbide (a very hard substance that is not very good at conducting.and eventually in sensitive electronics this will mean dead to thems..... 

Painters hate it also , plague of the modern world

 

CRC is not going to protect anything its the same as washing it in solvent

( itll be bone dry in about a day)

 

Lannox and Inox are mildly better at lubing and protecting, being based on lanolin they arent going to cause the problems solvent based lubes will.

 

But my advice on an engine is dont use anything on it, the factory coating will be fine IF and its a big IF

 

If you keep it clean , warm soapy water and a rag is the answer.

 (car wash detergent is best as it is a mild detergent not a strong harsh one)

Keep every nook and cranny clean and dry all the time , like you would/should  your cars paint.

If you do this religiously and thoroughly you will have no problems.

First big clean can be a mission but if done right its a simple easy task to keep it clean and corrosion free....

Clean is mean anything else is a compromise....................

 

Once its all clean and hunky dory

use canuba wax on it (car polish type product) this will eventually soak into its pores and keep it easy to clean and good to look at.

 

 

I.E. doesnt had the bad effects like CRC?

 

Cheers

Thanks for that; nothing worse than thinking you're doing the right thing and finding out down the track that it wasn't just a waste of time but you've also mucked something else up...

I've been using CRC without realising it was no good - will it have done harm?