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- How To Videos
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About Aurora Products
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- How To Use Aurora Products
  239,484 How do I achieve that "new boat" look?
  - 3,788
  - Brush on Quick Silver
  - 5,729
  - What is the Coverage of One Clear View Kit?
  - 5,973
  - How long is Sure Step drying time?
  - 32,454
  - Compounding; what is the proper buffing speed?
  - 6,691
  - What is the Prep for Kwik Shine?
  - 10,525
  - What products do I need to seriously clean my 27 ft. cruiser?
  - 12,718
  - Rained on Sure Step
  - 9,455
  - How To Reapply Sure Step
  - 20,709
  - Are the Products in your Kits Full Size or Trial Size
  - 11,212
  - Aurora Products Safe to Use on Painted Surfaces
  - 56,866
  - How Do I Restore the Chalky Gelcoat On My Boat?
  - 17,704
  - At What Temperatures Can I Use Your Products?
  - 9,780
  - What are the Procedures for Cleaning and Polishing My Boat?
  - 11,002
  - Will Your Cleaners Hurt My Ashphalt Driveway?
  - 11,115
  - Getting Started - Winter Protection
  - 13,763
  - Where Can I Find out More About How to Use Products?
- What Quantities of Product Do I Need?
  198,476 How much of each product do I need to buy?
- What Cleaning Products Do You Recommend?
  54,907
- Where Can I Buy Aurora Boat Care Products?
  19,062
Boat Maintenance
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- Aluminum & Pontoons Boats
  1,105,526 Recommended products for cleaning & protecting your aluminum boat.
- Antifouling
  345,034 The best ways to keep the bottom of you boat clean & free of attachment.
  - 983
  - Can VS721 be applied over VC17?
  - 1,152
  - How long does VS721 last in fresh water. What happens if I don’t reapply
  - 1,092
  - Can VS721 be applied over anti-fouling paint?
  - 1,145
  - How to use VS721 to protect underwater lights from barnacles?
  - 1,370
  - Can I use VS721 on my boat in California, instead of anti-fouling paint?
  - 4,150
  - What is the minimum temperature to apply VS721?
  - 2,764
  - Is VS721 compatible with polyethylene jet ski lifts?
  - 3,978
  - Is VS721 compatible with polyethylene hulls?
  - 4,699
  - How to Renew VS721 Foul Release Coating
  - 5,108
  - What is the Marine Fouling Life Cycle in the Oceans?
  - 10,381
  - Will VS721 prevent green slime build up on boat hulls.
  - 13,381
  - How do I prevent algae from sticking to my pontoons?
  - 10,505
  - Build Up on Transducers
  - 8,662
  - VS721 for Full Season
  - 8,742
  - Is VS721 the "way to go" in Salt Water?
  - 35,200
  - Removing Algae without damaging antifouling paint
  - 20,503
  - Do I need 2 coats of VS721 Bottom Coat or will 1 be enough.
  - 20,048
  - Do I need to sand the bottom before applying VS721?
  - 19,824
  - Does VS721 turn yellow over time
  - 35,163
  - Will Repelin Ruin My Fiberglass Boat?
  - 35,163
  - Can I Use Repelin On My Fiberglass Hull?
  - 34,793
  - Can I Apply VS721 BOTTOM COAT Over VC?
  - 18,771
  - Can I Apply VS721 BOTTOM COAT Over Car Wax?
  - 20,047
  - How Do I Remove Barnacles from My Aluminum Pontoons?
  - 11,398
  - Will VS721 BOTTOM COAT Protect My Boat in Salt Water?
  - 17,948
  - VS721 BOTTOM COAT Sailboat - How Much Do I Need?
  - 18,244
  - Will VS721 BOTTOM COAT Keep My Boat Clean Without Paint?
  - 12,804
  - What are the Benefits of VS721 BOTTOM COAT vs Paint?
  - 10,856
  - Can REPELIN Be Used on Sailboats?
- Bilge
  39,713 Find the best way to keep your bilge clean & fresh.
- Boat Bottom Cleaning & Protection
  1,272,822 Removing Algae, Barnacles & Mussels. Protecting Against Osmosis & Marine Growth.
- Canvas, Vinyl, Boat Seats, Upholstery, Carpets, Headliner
  369,859 Cleaning & Protecting the Soft Surfaces on Your Boat
  - 1,440
  - How to Seal stitch holes where Canvas is sewn to Vinyl ?
  - 1,562
  - Should I apply Canvas Shield to both sides of Canvas?
  - 1,980
  - Should I protect my bow rails when applying Canvas Shield?
  - 1,811
  - Nothing Compares To these Aurora Products.
  - 4,085
  - How to Clean Green Algae from My Boat Top?
  - 2,895
  - How to clean SeaRay Boat Carpet?
  - 2,630
  - What is Canvas Shield coverage?
  - 3,026
  - Dri Stich compatibility?
  - 1,576
  - Can Canvas Shield overspray damage surrounding surfaces?
  - 5,195
  - Does Canvas Shield last?
  - 12,013
  - How to Remove Mold from Sunbrella and Keep it Off?
  - 3,074
  - How to Remove Mold, Mildew, and Mold Stains, from Boat Carpets?
  - 5,016
  - Can Dri Stitch Seal Seams in Vinyl Tops?
  - 10,317
  - Why am I getting Mold on my Canvas Top and How Can I Keep it Off?
  - 4,396
  - Can Canvas Shield be used on Patio Furniture Cushions?
  - 4,603
  - What is the coverage of Fabri-Klean and Canvas Shield?
  - 8,637
  - Removing mold and re-waterproofing Sunforger canvas on a Yurt
  - 4,603
  - Can Canvas Shield be used on cotton as well as acrylic canvas?
  - 4,454
  - Will run off from Canvas Shield and Fabri-Klean damage my boat?
  - 9,369
  - How often should I apply Canvas Shield to keep my top dry?
  - 16,080
  - Cleaning canvas after treated with Canvas Shield
  - 8,161
  - New tree stains? brown acorn stains-spots
  - 4,118
  - Read How Nelson did Waterproofing and Cleaning on his old Pontoon Boat Cover
  - 7,471
  - Are EZ Vinyl Cleaner and Vinyl Guard really better than other products?
  - 6,083
  - Why did Vinyl Guard leave chalky looking haze in the dark blue section of my new seats.
  - 7,920
  - How to protect new Vinyl Seating
  - 6,472
  - Mildew spot removal
  - 21,485
  - How to restore faded vinyl trim
  - 7,302
  - Does Vinyl Guard contain silicone
  - 9,745
  - Restoring Vinyl Tops
  - 12,945
  - Removing & Preventing Mold & Mildew
  - 11,471
  - Cleaning a Stamoid Bimini
  - 10,954
  - Cleaning Protecting Sunbrella Dodger from Bird Dropping
  - 27,580
  - How to Remove Stickiness from Vinyl and Rubber?
  - 10,371
  - Cleaning V-Berth Walls
  - 11,123
  - How can I kill the mould on my boat
  - 16,431
  - Removing Rust Stains
  - 75,081
  - How to Remove Stains on White Vinyl?
  - 18,664
  - Cleaning Boat Carpet
  - 10,705
  - Pink Spots On My Boat's Vinyl Upholstery
- Deck Restoration, Cleaning & Protection
  812,688 Get that deck looking as good as new & keep it that way!
- Fenders, Rub Rails & Power Cords
  97,905 Keep your fenders, rub rails and power cords clean & preserved.
  - 7,865
  - Cleaning tar from fenders
  - 14,084
  - Getting Yellowed Rub Rail White Again
  - 16,358
  - Restoring and Protecting Rub Rail
  - 12,143
  - Removing Black Marks From The Rub Rail
  - 35,665
  - Is BOAT SCRUB a rubbing compound type of cleaner?
  - 11,790
  - How Can I My Get My Fenders Really Clean?
- Hull, Topsides
  789,866 How to keep your hull shiny clean & protected from waterline to deck.
- Inflatable Boats & RIBS
  572,580 The cure for the dingy dingy - clean & protect like the pros!
- Outboard & Inboard Engines, Motors & Drives
  115,357 Tips for removing oil, grease and rust & keeping your engine clean.
  - 12,848
  - How to protect Outboards and transducers from Barnacles?
  - 61,483
  - Plastic gas tank venting; Expansion and Contraction
  - 6,662
  - How can I replace my engine soundproofing
  - 10,425
  - Antifouling for Outdrives
  - 23,939
  - Cleaning Oil, Grease & Rust from Inboard Engine
- Personal Watercraft / Jet Ski's
  19,744 Personal Watercraft / Jet Ski's
- Plastic Windows, Side Curtains, Isinglass, Strataglass, Port lights, Hatches
  216,484 Keep the inside of your boat looking as good as the outside!
- Props, Outdrives, Lower Units & Saildrives
  162,093 Keep underwater gear clean & protected for maximum performance.
  - 935
  - How to Remove Rust and Protect My Stainless Steel Propeller from Rusting?
  - 22,799
  - How Can I Remove White Scale from my Outdrive?
  - 10,769
  - Removing Barnacles from Brass Props
  - 17,145
  - Removing Barnacles from Stainless Steel Props
  - 14,828
  - Cleaning Stainless Steel Props
  - 14,089
  - How do I protect SS trim tabs from fouling.
  - 16,451
  - Is Algex Safe for the Outdrive's Bellows & Seals?
  - 23,337
  - How Do I Remove Barnacles From My Brass Props
  - 19,220
  - Removing Algae & Barnacles from Outdrive Leg
  - 11,745
  - Protecting Outdrives from fouling and pitting.
  - 10,775
  - Can I protect my props with VS721
- Racing & Performance Improvement
  135,576 Racing & performance improvements for your boat.
- Routine Maintenance
  286,783 Tips on ensuring that your boat always looks and operates perfectly.
  - 1,029
  - How To Save Money on Boat Cleaning?
  - 11,397
  - Does Kwik Shine ever go on sale?
  - 61,483
  - Plastic gas tank venting; Expansion and Contraction
  - 9,099
  - How to Keep your Boat Bottom Clean in the Gulf of Mexico
  - 12,945
  - Removing & Preventing Mold & Mildew
  - 9,794
  - Cleaning Carpet in a Bow Rider
  - 17,707
  - How do I Remove Fuel Stains from Fiberglass
  - 13,150
  - Polish and Wax My New Boat
  - 18,361
  - Cleaning & Preventing Mold on Swim Platforms & Seats
  - 18,735
  - Removing rust from fiberglass with Speed Clean or Boat Scrub
  - 15,295
  - Why is the price of Kwik Shine so High?
  - 29,295
  - What Wax Should I Use On My 2005 Boat?
  - 11,715
  - How Do I Get a Showroom Shine on My 2002 Larson?
  - 9,935
  - How Long Does PREMIUM BOAT SHINE Last?
  - 35,665
  - Is BOAT SCRUB a Rubbing Compound Type of Cleaner?
  - 11,178
  - What is the Difference Between BOAT CLEAN and BOAT SCRUB?
- Sail Cleaning
  20,848 How to get that sail to look brand new again.
- Stainless Steel13,924
  How to clean and prevent stainless steel from rusting.
- Towers, T Tops, Outriggers, etc.
  86,253 Clean, Protect and Maintain your Fishing Towers, Outriggers, Masts and other Aluminum
  - 6,473
  - How to Restore and protect an Aluminum mast?
  - 19,632
  - How can I remove pits and restore my T Top frame?
  - 16,461
  - How to restore and protect Aluminum trim and bimini poles.
  - 11,962
  - Will Alumabrite Strip Faded Anodization from Aluminum?
  - 25,074
  - Is Alumabrite safe on paint & fiberglass
  - 9,153
  - Can Alumabrite be used on Anodized Aluminum?
  - 3,971
  - Painting Teetop
Odor Control
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- Boat Odor
  12,956 Removing nasty odors from your boat.
  - 12,956
  - Sourcing and Removing Nasty Boat Odors
- Holding Tanks & Sanitation Systems
  93,067 Keep your holding tanks & sanitation systems clean and stink free!
  - 10,511
  - Can I mix Odor Free with Thetford's Aqua-Kem in my holding tank?
  - 9,060
  - Can Odor Free Winter Treatment be used as a holding tank antifreeze
  - 23,561
  - How do I Cure a Smelly Head?
  - 12,452
  - Why does the water from my sea-water intake smell?
  - 13,902
  - How do I keep my boat from smelling in the spring?
  - 11,769
  - Can I Use ODOR FREE In a Vac-U-Flush Toilet?
  - 11,812
  - Is Odor Free the same as Head Chem?
Seasonal Care
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- Fall De-Commissioning
  85,626 Ensure best protection for your boat this Fall - Find out what you should do.
- Spring Re-Commissioning
  259,849 Tips on how to get your boat ready for the summer.
  - 7,023
  - Suggested Products for Mother's Day
  - 10,258
  - Aurora Marine Spring Re-Commissioning Check List
  - 20,709
  - Are the Products in your Kits Full Size or Trial Size
  - 8,364
  - Applying Premium Boat Shine 2nd Year
  - 45,373
  - Didn't Winterize Inboard - What Do I Do Now?
  - 34,793
  - Can I Apply VS721 High Performance Bottom Coat Over VC
  - 56,866
  - How Do I Restore The Chalky Gelcoat On My Boat
  - 29,295
  - What wax to use on my 2005 boat.
  - 13,410
  - What procedure should I use to clean & polish my boat.
  - 17,704
  - At What Temperatures Can I Use Your Products?
  - 16,054
  - Cleaning Power Cords
Fishing
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- Sport Fishing
  52,021 Caring for equipment.
Miscellaneous
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- How Do Your Products Affect...
  108,965 Aurora Product Reactions
  - 3,592
  - Your Amazing products saved my (Expensive) Chiropractic Tables!
  - 16,299
  - How Does Waterline Stain Remover effect Gelcoat
  - 25,074
  - Is Alumabrite safe on paint & fiberglass
  - 35,200
  - Removing Algae without damaging antifouling paint
  - 17,292
  - Will Your Products Hurt Vinyl Decals?
- Painting Aluminum Window Frames15,647
  - 15,647
  - Can I paint over Alumetron
- Protecting Aluminum4,821
- Stainless Steel Cleaning and Protecting4,821
- Polishing Brass & Bronze15,646
  - 15,646
  - How do I polish and protect bronze portholes
- Fresh Water Holding Tank33,080
- Cleaning, Brightening & Protecting Aluminum Horse Trailers0
Auto, Trailers, RV’s, ATV’s, Motorcycles, Aircraft
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- Cleaning, Brightening & Protecting Aluminum Horse Trailers27,205
- Cleaning & Protecting RV's31,914
  - 10,574
  - Cleaning & Protecting Anodized Aluminum RV
  - 21,340
  - Cleaning & Protecting RV's
- How to protect aluminum car chassis7,134
  - 7,134
  - How to protect aluminum car chassis.
- Polishing and Protecting Automotive Paint11,508
  - 11,508
  - Can I Use PREMIUM BOAT SHINE On My Car?
- Convertible Tops, Vinyl Windows, Headlight Covers3,898
  - 3,898
  - Clear Vinyl Windows and Plastic Convertible Windows