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- How To Videos
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About Aurora Products
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- How To Use Aurora Products
  252,328 How do I achieve that "new boat" look?
  - 4,503
  - Brush on Quick Silver
  - 6,485
  - What is the Coverage of One Clear View Kit?
  - 6,759
  - How long is Sure Step drying time?
  - 34,147
  - Compounding; what is the proper buffing speed?
  - 7,382
  - What is the Prep for Kwik Shine?
  - 11,189
  - What products do I need to seriously clean my 27 ft. cruiser?
  - 13,367
  - Rained on Sure Step
  - 10,177
  - How To Reapply Sure Step
  - 21,456
  - Are the Products in your Kits Full Size or Trial Size
  - 12,076
  - Aurora Products Safe to Use on Painted Surfaces
  - 57,916
  - How Do I Restore the Chalky Gelcoat On My Boat?
  - 18,403
  - At What Temperatures Can I Use Your Products?
  - 10,142
  - What are the Procedures for Cleaning and Polishing My Boat?
  - 11,802
  - Will Your Cleaners Hurt My Ashphalt Driveway?
  - 11,789
  - Getting Started - Winter Protection
  - 14,735
  - Where Can I Find out More About How to Use Products?
- What Quantities of Product Do I Need?
  207,769 How much of each product do I need to buy?
- What Cleaning Products Do You Recommend?
  57,790
- Where Can I Buy Aurora Boat Care Products?
  20,524
Boat Maintenance
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- Aluminum & Pontoons Boats
  1,207,734 Recommended products for cleaning & protecting your aluminum boat.
- Antifouling
  362,272 The best ways to keep the bottom of you boat clean & free of attachment.
  - 1,621
  - Can VS721 be applied over VC17?
  - 1,700
  - How long does VS721 last in fresh water. What happens if I don’t reapply
  - 1,581
  - Can VS721 be applied over anti-fouling paint?
  - 1,670
  - How to use VS721 to protect underwater lights from barnacles?
  - 1,913
  - Can I use VS721 on my boat in California, instead of anti-fouling paint?
  - 4,815
  - What is the minimum temperature to apply VS721?
  - 3,281
  - Is VS721 compatible with polyethylene jet ski lifts?
  - 4,754
  - Is VS721 compatible with polyethylene hulls?
  - 5,438
  - How to Renew VS721 Foul Release Coating
  - 5,722
  - What is the Marine Fouling Life Cycle in the Oceans?
  - 11,093
  - Will VS721 prevent green slime build up on boat hulls.
  - 14,192
  - How do I prevent algae from sticking to my pontoons?
  - 11,472
  - Build Up on Transducers
  - 9,277
  - VS721 for Full Season
  - 9,367
  - Is VS721 the "way to go" in Salt Water?
  - 36,213
  - Removing Algae without damaging antifouling paint
  - 21,098
  - Do I need 2 coats of VS721 Bottom Coat or will 1 be enough.
  - 20,681
  - Do I need to sand the bottom before applying VS721?
  - 20,406
  - Does VS721 turn yellow over time
  - 35,747
  - Will Repelin Ruin My Fiberglass Boat?
  - 35,747
  - Can I Use Repelin On My Fiberglass Hull?
  - 35,384
  - Can I Apply VS721 BOTTOM COAT Over VC?
  - 19,258
  - Can I Apply VS721 BOTTOM COAT Over Car Wax?
  - 21,225
  - How Do I Remove Barnacles from My Aluminum Pontoons?
  - 11,899
  - Will VS721 BOTTOM COAT Protect My Boat in Salt Water?
  - 18,448
  - VS721 BOTTOM COAT Sailboat - How Much Do I Need?
  - 19,282
  - Will VS721 BOTTOM COAT Keep My Boat Clean Without Paint?
  - 13,425
  - What are the Benefits of VS721 BOTTOM COAT vs Paint?
  - 11,502
  - Can REPELIN Be Used on Sailboats?
- Bilge
  42,687 Find the best way to keep your bilge clean & fresh.
- Boat Bottom Cleaning & Protection
  1,365,399 Removing Algae, Barnacles & Mussels. Protecting Against Osmosis & Marine Growth.
- Canvas, Vinyl, Boat Seats, Upholstery, Carpets, Headliner
  403,141 Cleaning & Protecting the Soft Surfaces on Your Boat
- Deck Restoration, Cleaning & Protection
  865,748 Get that deck looking as good as new & keep it that way!
- Fenders, Rub Rails & Power Cords
  103,478 Keep your fenders, rub rails and power cords clean & preserved.
  - 8,452
  - Cleaning tar from fenders
  - 15,265
  - Getting Yellowed Rub Rail White Again
  - 17,418
  - Restoring and Protecting Rub Rail
  - 13,027
  - Removing Black Marks From The Rub Rail
  - 36,414
  - Is BOAT SCRUB a rubbing compound type of cleaner?
  - 12,902
  - How Can I My Get My Fenders Really Clean?
- Hull, Topsides
  842,721 How to keep your hull shiny clean & protected from waterline to deck.
- Inflatable Boats & RIBS
  613,441 The cure for the dingy dingy - clean & protect like the pros!
- Outboard & Inboard Engines, Motors & Drives
  123,374 Tips for removing oil, grease and rust & keeping your engine clean.
  - 14,323
  - How to protect Outboards and transducers from Barnacles?
  - 63,614
  - Plastic gas tank venting; Expansion and Contraction
  - 7,383
  - How can I replace my engine soundproofing
  - 11,081
  - Antifouling for Outdrives
  - 26,973
  - Cleaning Oil, Grease & Rust from Inboard Engine
- Personal Watercraft / Jet Ski's
  21,027 Personal Watercraft / Jet Ski's
- Plastic Windows, Side Curtains, Isinglass, Strataglass, Port lights, Hatches
  236,139 Keep the inside of your boat looking as good as the outside!
- Props, Outdrives, Lower Units & Saildrives
  172,354 Keep underwater gear clean & protected for maximum performance.
  - 1,433
  - How to Remove Rust and Protect My Stainless Steel Propeller from Rusting?
  - 23,782
  - How Can I Remove White Scale from my Outdrive?
  - 11,399
  - Removing Barnacles from Brass Props
  - 18,473
  - Removing Barnacles from Stainless Steel Props
  - 16,763
  - Cleaning Stainless Steel Props
  - 15,033
  - How do I protect SS trim tabs from fouling.
  - 17,290
  - Is Algex Safe for the Outdrive's Bellows & Seals?
  - 23,916
  - How Do I Remove Barnacles From My Brass Props
  - 20,550
  - Removing Algae & Barnacles from Outdrive Leg
  - 12,357
  - Protecting Outdrives from fouling and pitting.
  - 11,358
  - Can I protect my props with VS721
- Racing & Performance Improvement
  141,495 Racing & performance improvements for your boat.
- Routine Maintenance
  299,339 Tips on ensuring that your boat always looks and operates perfectly.
  - 1,491
  - How To Save Money on Boat Cleaning?
  - 11,998
  - Does Kwik Shine ever go on sale?
  - 63,614
  - Plastic gas tank venting; Expansion and Contraction
  - 9,765
  - How to Keep your Boat Bottom Clean in the Gulf of Mexico
  - 13,584
  - Removing & Preventing Mold & Mildew
  - 10,398
  - Cleaning Carpet in a Bow Rider
  - 18,779
  - How do I Remove Fuel Stains from Fiberglass
  - 14,005
  - Polish and Wax My New Boat
  - 19,159
  - Cleaning & Preventing Mold on Swim Platforms & Seats
  - 19,525
  - Removing rust from fiberglass with Speed Clean or Boat Scrub
  - 16,208
  - Why is the price of Kwik Shine so High?
  - 29,753
  - What Wax Should I Use On My 2005 Boat?
  - 12,230
  - How Do I Get a Showroom Shine on My 2002 Larson?
  - 10,481
  - How Long Does PREMIUM BOAT SHINE Last?
  - 36,414
  - Is BOAT SCRUB a Rubbing Compound Type of Cleaner?
  - 11,935
  - What is the Difference Between BOAT CLEAN and BOAT SCRUB?
- Sail Cleaning
  22,318 How to get that sail to look brand new again.
- Stainless Steel17,055
  How to clean and prevent stainless steel from rusting.
- Towers, T Tops, Outriggers, etc.
  92,922 Clean, Protect and Maintain your Fishing Towers, Outriggers, Masts and other Aluminum
  - 7,835
  - How to Restore and protect an Aluminum mast?
  - 21,664
  - How can I remove pits and restore my T Top frame?
  - 17,827
  - How to restore and protect Aluminum trim and bimini poles.
  - 13,095
  - Will Alumabrite Strip Faded Anodization from Aluminum?
  - 25,946
  - Is Alumabrite safe on paint & fiberglass
  - 9,742
  - Can Alumabrite be used on Anodized Aluminum?
  - 4,648
  - Painting Teetop
Odor Control
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- Boat Odor
  13,766 Removing nasty odors from your boat.
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  - Sourcing and Removing Nasty Boat Odors
- Holding Tanks & Sanitation Systems
  98,242 Keep your holding tanks & sanitation systems clean and stink free!
  - 11,188
  - Can I mix Odor Free with Thetford's Aqua-Kem in my holding tank?
  - 9,771
  - Can Odor Free Winter Treatment be used as a holding tank antifreeze
  - 24,696
  - How do I Cure a Smelly Head?
  - 13,301
  - Why does the water from my sea-water intake smell?
  - 14,588
  - How do I keep my boat from smelling in the spring?
  - 12,339
  - Can I Use ODOR FREE In a Vac-U-Flush Toilet?
  - 12,359
  - Is Odor Free the same as Head Chem?
Seasonal Care
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- Fall De-Commissioning
  89,430 Ensure best protection for your boat this Fall - Find out what you should do.
- Spring Re-Commissioning
  269,011 Tips on how to get your boat ready for the summer.
  - 7,665
  - Suggested Products for Mother's Day
  - 10,848
  - Aurora Marine Spring Re-Commissioning Check List
  - 21,456
  - Are the Products in your Kits Full Size or Trial Size
  - 8,851
  - Applying Premium Boat Shine 2nd Year
  - 47,846
  - Didn't Winterize Inboard - What Do I Do Now?
  - 35,384
  - Can I Apply VS721 High Performance Bottom Coat Over VC
  - 57,916
  - How Do I Restore The Chalky Gelcoat On My Boat
  - 29,753
  - What wax to use on my 2005 boat.
  - 14,284
  - What procedure should I use to clean & polish my boat.
  - 18,403
  - At What Temperatures Can I Use Your Products?
  - 16,605
  - Cleaning Power Cords
Fishing
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- Sport Fishing
  54,476 Caring for equipment.
Miscellaneous
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- How Do Your Products Affect...
  112,898 Aurora Product Reactions
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  - Your Amazing products saved my (Expensive) Chiropractic Tables!
  - 16,889
  - How Does Waterline Stain Remover effect Gelcoat
  - 25,946
  - Is Alumabrite safe on paint & fiberglass
  - 36,213
  - Removing Algae without damaging antifouling paint
  - 17,852
  - Will Your Products Hurt Vinyl Decals?
- Painting Aluminum Window Frames16,296
  - 16,296
  - Can I paint over Alumetron
- Protecting Aluminum5,441
- Stainless Steel Cleaning and Protecting5,441
- Polishing Brass & Bronze16,275
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  - How do I polish and protect bronze portholes
- Fresh Water Holding Tank34,626
- Cleaning, Brightening & Protecting Aluminum Horse Trailers0
Auto, Trailers, RV’s, ATV’s, Motorcycles, Aircraft
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- Cleaning, Brightening & Protecting Aluminum Horse Trailers29,163
- Cleaning & Protecting RV's34,131
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  - How To Match Gelcoat Color After Removing Decal?
  - 11,884
  - Cleaning & Protecting Anodized Aluminum RV
  - 21,912
  - Cleaning & Protecting RV's
- How to protect aluminum car chassis7,750
  - 7,750
  - How to protect aluminum car chassis.
- Polishing and Protecting Automotive Paint12,053
  - 12,053
  - Can I Use PREMIUM BOAT SHINE On My Car?
- Convertible Tops, Vinyl Windows, Headlight Covers4,578
  - 4,578
  - Clear Vinyl Windows and Plastic Convertible Windows