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How To Videos
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- How To Videos
  28,361 Watch Our How-To Videos on Youtube
About Aurora Products
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- How To Use Aurora Products
  132,007 How do I achieve that "new boat" look?
  - 153
  - Brush on Quick Silver
  - 1,648
  - What is the Coverage of One Clear View Kit?
  - 1,845
  - How long is Sure Step drying time?
  - 4,354
  - Compounding; what is the proper buffing speed?
  - 2,935
  - What is the Prep for Kwik Shine?
  - 6,563
  - What products do I need to seriously clean my 27 ft. cruiser?
  - 9,037
  - Rained on Sure Step
  - 5,583
  - How To Reapply Sure Step
  - 16,350
  - Are the Products in your Kits Full Size or Trial Size
  - 5,802
  - Aurora Products Safe to Use on Painted Surfaces
  - 38,068
  - How Do I Restore the Chalky Gelcoat On My Boat?
  - 13,584
  - At What Temperatures Can I Use Your Products?
  - 7,240
  - What are the Procedures for Cleaning and Polishing My Boat?
  - 6,449
  - Will Your Cleaners Hurt My Ashphalt Driveway?
  - 6,561
  - Getting Started - Winter Protection
  - 5,835
  - Where Can I Find out More About How to Use Products?
- What Quantities of Product Do I Need?
  129,231 How much of each product do I need to buy?
- What Cleaning Products Do You Recommend?
  40,240
- Where Can I Buy Aurora Boat Care Products?
  12,233
  - 12,233
  - Where Can I Buy Aurora Boat Care Products?
Boat Maintenance
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- Aluminum & Pontoons Boats
  492,937 Recommended products for cleaning & protecting your aluminum boat.
- Antifouling
  235,069 The best ways to keep the bottom of you boat clean & free of attachment.
  - 330
  - Is VS721 compatible with polyethylene hulls?
  - 543
  - How to Renew VS721 Foul Release Coating
  - 1,774
  - What is the Marine Fouling Life Cycle in the Oceans?
  - 3,611
  - Will VS721 prevent green slime build up on boat hulls.
  - 4,446
  - How do I prevent algae from sticking to my pontoons?
  - 5,833
  - Build Up on Transducers
  - 5,268
  - VS721 for Full Season
  - 5,517
  - Is VS721 the "way to go" in Salt Water?
  - 23,513
  - Removing Algae without damaging antifouling paint
  - 15,160
  - Do I need 2 coats of VS721 Bottom Coat or will 1 be enough.
  - 14,874
  - Do I need to sand the bottom before applying VS721?
  - 15,012
  - Does VS721 turn yellow over time
  - 31,983
  - Will Repelin Ruin My Fiberglass Boat?
  - 31,983
  - Can I Use Repelin On My Fiberglass Hull?
  - 28,805
  - Can I Apply VS721 BOTTOM COAT Over VC?
  - 14,263
  - Can I Apply VS721 BOTTOM COAT Over Car Wax?
  - 11,391
  - How Do I Remove Barnacles from My Aluminum Pontoons?
  - 8,502
  - Will VS721 BOTTOM COAT Protect My Boat in Salt Water?
  - 15,215
  - VS721 BOTTOM COAT Sailboat - How Much Do I Need?
  - 13,294
  - Will VS721 BOTTOM COAT Keep My Boat Clean Without Paint?
  - 8,904
  - What are the Benefits of VS721 BOTTOM COAT vs Paint?
  - 7,704
  - Can REPELIN Be Used on Sailboats?
- Bilge
  23,634 Find the best way to keep your bilge clean & fresh.
- Boat Bottom
  732,463 Removing Algae, Barnacles & Mussels. Protecting Against Osmosis & Marine Growth.
- Canvas, Vinyl, Boat Seats, Upholstery, Carpets, Headliner
  167,699 Cleaning & Protecting the Soft Surfaces on Your Boat
- Deck Restoration, Cleaning & Protection
  508,851 Get that deck looking as good as new & keep it that way!
- Fenders, Rub Rails & Power Cords
  64,818 Keep your fenders, rub rails and power cords clean & preserved.
  - 2,094
  - Cleaning tar from fenders
  - 7,274
  - Getting Yellowed Rub Rail White Again
  - 9,130
  - Restoring and Protecting Rub Rail
  - 6,883
  - Removing Black Marks From The Rub Rail
  - 31,275
  - Is BOAT SCRUB a rubbing compound type of cleaner?
  - 8,162
  - How Can I My Get My Fenders Really Clean?
- Hull, Topsides
  443,688 How to keep your hull shiny clean & protected from waterline to deck.
  - 366
  - What products do I need to protect my new fiberglass boat?
  - 987
  - How to remove old wax and dried on haze from Premium Boat Shine
  - 1,211
  - Boat Scrub Residue?
  - 3,732
  - How to Remove Paint Overspray on Gelcoat, Nonskid Deck, and Ising Glass
  - 1,224
  - Boat Cleaning Products for my 27' Cobalt Bowrider
  - 1,150
  - Removing Gelcoat Oxidation with Boat Scrub
  - 2,039
  - Remove Diesel Soot on Stern of Fiberglass Boat
  - 1,592
  - Restoring Imron Paint
  - 3,114
  - What are the best products for cleaning my Zodiac, Rub Rails and Hull on my Fiberglass Boat?
  - 1,514
  - Is Sure Step still good after a year in storage?
  - 2,782
  - How can I restore the oxidized red gelcoat on my hull
  - 4,354
  - Compounding; what is the proper buffing speed?
  - 4,200
  - How much Green Genie do I need. Also how do I remove oxidation and restore the deck.
  - 7,770
  - Does Kwik Shine ever go on sale?
  - 3,001
  - Marine Power Mitt capabilities
  - 5,156
  - Why did my boat get dull and how do I restore the shine?
  - 5,746
  - Cleaning Triumph, Roplene boats
  - 2,802
  - Will rain affect the second coat of Premium Boat Shine?
  - 4,454
  - How do I remove Premium Boat Shine to repair damaged Imron or Awlgrip Paint.
  - 22,699
  - How do I keep my new Ranger Bass Boat in showroom condition
  - 6,040
  - How to restore and shine an Awlgrip painted hull
  - 4,744
  - How to Protect against Waterline Staining with VS721
  - 4,691
  - How to restore heat damaged Gelcoat?
  - 5,633
  - How do I Restore & Polish Awlgrip Paint?
  - 6,099
  - Leaving wax on during winter
  - 6,297
  - Protecting Black Hull from Sun Damage
  - 16,350
  - Are the Products in your Kits Full Size or Trial Size
  - 14,922
  - Removing Yellow Stain from White Fiberglass
  - 15,120
  - Removing rust from fiberglass with Speed Clean or Boat Scrub
  - 7,827
  - How can I restore the cloudy finish left by Poly Glow?
  - 14,274
  - How Can I Get The Soot Off My Transom
  - 10,810
  - Why Shouldn't I Use Carnauba Wax on My Boat?
  - 9,917
  - Waxing Imron Paint
  - 6,951
  - Will Your Products Remove Old Products like Poliglow?
  - 38,068
  - How Do I Restore The Chalky Gelcoat On My Boat
  - 25,208
  - What wax to use on my 2005 boat.
  - 6,934
  - Hull Discoloration
  - 27,624
  - Restoring Clear Coat on Metalflake?
  - 8,013
  - Can you use a random orbital polisher with Boat Scrub?
  - 7,309
  - Will Boat Scrub damage Awlgrip or Interlux Paint
  - 7,779
  - Yellow Stain on the bow
  - 14,158
  - Will your products hurt vinyl decals
  - 7,222
  - Will your Stain Remover remove stains without damaging tape
  - 9,071
  - How Often Should I to Re-Polish to Keep My Boat Looking New?
  - 10,001
  - Waxes and Polishes
  - 31,275
  - Is AURORA BOAT SCRUB a rubbing compound type of cleaner
  - 7,970
  - Will Boat Shine Cause Yellow Stains on my Boat?
  - 8,706
  - Cleaning / Waxing Awlgripped Hull
  - 7,704
  - Is Waterline Stain Remover safe for Awl-grip paint
  - 7,465
  - Aurora Waterline Stain Remover
  - 9,485
  - How Do I Get the Shine Back?
  - 494
  - Removing soot stains from fiberglass
- Inflatable Boats & RIBS
  321,625 The cure for the dingy dingy - clean & protect like the pros!
- Outboard & Inboard Engines, Motors & Drives
  40,490 Tips for removing oil, grease and rust & keeping your engine clean.
  - 2,722
  - How to protect Outboards and transducers from Barnacles?
  - 17,149
  - Plastic gas tank venting; Expansion and Contraction
  - 3,118
  - How can I replace my engine soundproofing
  - 6,890
  - Antifouling for Outdrives
  - 10,611
  - Cleaning Oil, Grease & Rust from Inboard Engine
- Personal Watercraft / Jet Ski's
  10,457 Personal Watercraft / Jet Ski's
  - 10,457
  - Remove Hard Water Spots from Black Jet Ski
- Plastic Windows, Side Curtains, Isinglass, Strataglass, Port lights, Hatches
  102,905 Keep the inside of your boat looking as good as the outside!
- Props, Outdrives, Lower Units & Saildrives
  92,946 Keep underwater gear clean & protected for maximum performance.
  - 9,348
  - How Can I Remove White Scale from my Outdrive?
  - 6,519
  - Removing Barnacles from Brass Props
  - 8,321
  - Removing Barnacles from Stainless Steel Props
  - 8,320
  - Cleaning Stainless Steel Props
  - 7,781
  - How do I protect SS trim tabs from fouling.
  - 10,880
  - Is Algex Safe for the Outdrive's Bellows & Seals?
  - 16,753
  - How Do I Remove Barnacles From My Brass Props
  - 10,008
  - Removing Algae & Barnacles from Outdrive Leg
  - 8,276
  - Protecting Outdrives from fouling and pitting.
  - 6,740
  - Can I protect my props with VS721
- Racing & Performance Improvement
  94,025 Racing & performance improvements for your boat.
- Routine Maintenance
  180,769 Tips on ensuring that your boat always looks and operates perfectly.
  - 7,770
  - Does Kwik Shine ever go on sale?
  - 17,149
  - Plastic gas tank venting; Expansion and Contraction
  - 5,646
  - How to Keep your Boat Bottom Clean in the Gulf of Mexico
  - 9,426
  - Removing & Preventing Mold & Mildew
  - 5,606
  - Cleaning Carpet in a Bow Rider
  - 8,217
  - How do I Remove Fuel Stains from Fiberglass
  - 7,374
  - Polish and Wax My New Boat
  - 13,290
  - Cleaning & Preventing Mold on Swim Platforms & Seats
  - 15,120
  - Removing rust from fiberglass with Speed Clean or Boat Scrub
  - 11,187
  - Why is the price of Kwik Shine so High?
  - 25,208
  - What Wax Should I Use On My 2005 Boat?
  - 8,397
  - How Do I Get a Showroom Shine on My 2002 Larson?
  - 7,346
  - How Long Does PREMIUM BOAT SHINE Last?
  - 31,275
  - Is BOAT SCRUB a Rubbing Compound Type of Cleaner?
  - 7,758
  - What is the Difference Between BOAT CLEAN and BOAT SCRUB?
- Sail Cleaning
  8,746 How to get that sail to look brand new again.
- Stainless Steel747
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  - Preventing Rust on Chrome
- Towers, T Tops, Outriggers, etc.
  40,091 Clean, Protect and Maintain your Fishing Towers, Outriggers, Masts and other Aluminum
Odor Control
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- Boat Odor
  7,916 Removing nasty odors from your boat.
  - 7,916
  - Sourcing and Removing Nasty Boat Odors
- Holding Tanks & Sanitation Systems
  56,633 Keep your holding tanks & sanitation systems clean and stink free!
Seasonal Care
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- Fall De-Commissioning
  62,481 Ensure best protection for your boat this Fall - Find out what you should do.
- Spring Re-Commissioning
  186,288 Tips on how to get your boat ready for the summer.
  - 3,351
  - Suggested Products for Mother's Day
  - 6,425
  - Aurora Marine Spring Re-Commissioning Check List
  - 16,350
  - Are the Products in your Kits Full Size or Trial Size
  - 5,595
  - Applying Premium Boat Shine 2nd Year
  - 26,770
  - Didn't Winterize Inboard - What Do I Do Now?
  - 28,805
  - Can I Apply VS721 High Performance Bottom Coat Over VC
  - 38,068
  - How Do I Restore The Chalky Gelcoat On My Boat
  - 25,208
  - What wax to use on my 2005 boat.
  - 9,910
  - What procedure should I use to clean & polish my boat.
  - 13,584
  - At What Temperatures Can I Use Your Products?
  - 12,222
  - Cleaning Power Cords
Fishing
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- Sport Fishing
  36,441 Caring for equipment.
Miscellaneous
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- How Do Your Products Affect...
  76,637 Aurora Product Reactions
  - 13,018
  - How Does Waterline Stain Remover effect Gelcoat
  - 18,081
  - Is Alumabrite safe on paint & fiberglass
  - 23,513
  - Removing Algae without damaging antifouling paint
  - 14,158
  - Will Your Products Hurt Vinyl Decals?
- Painting Aluminum Window Frames12,422
  - 12,422
  - Can I paint over Alumetron
- Polishing Brass & Bronze10,322
  - 10,322
  - How do I polish and protect bronze portholes
- Fresh Water Holding Tank23,532
- Cleaning, Brightening & Protecting Aluminum Horse Trailers846
  - 846
  - Removing mold and re-waterproofing Sunforger canvas on a Yurt
Automotive, Trailers, RV’s, ATV’s, Motorcycles
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- Cleaning, Brightening & Protecting Aluminum Horse Trailers12,620
- Cleaning & Protecting RV's18,651
  - 1,133
  - Cleaning & Protecting Anodized Aluminum RV
  - 17,518
  - Cleaning & Protecting RV's
- How to protect aluminum car chassis2,867
  - 2,867
  - How to protect aluminum car chassis.
- Polishing and Protecting Automotive Paint7,867
  - 7,867
  - Can I Use PREMIUM BOAT SHINE On My Car?
- Convertible Tops, Vinyl Windows, Headlight Covers329
  - 329
  - Clear Vinyl Windows and Plastic Convertible Windows