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- How To Videos
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About Aurora Products
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- How To Use Aurora Products
  200,085 How do I achieve that "new boat" look?
  - 1,887
  - Brush on Quick Silver
  - 3,295
  - What is the Coverage of One Clear View Kit?
  - 3,746
  - How long is Sure Step drying time?
  - 28,517
  - Compounding; what is the proper buffing speed?
  - 4,716
  - What is the Prep for Kwik Shine?
  - 8,438
  - What products do I need to seriously clean my 27 ft. cruiser?
  - 10,718
  - Rained on Sure Step
  - 7,422
  - How To Reapply Sure Step
  - 18,172
  - Are the Products in your Kits Full Size or Trial Size
  - 8,434
  - Aurora Products Safe to Use on Painted Surfaces
  - 52,972
  - How Do I Restore the Chalky Gelcoat On My Boat?
  - 15,307
  - At What Temperatures Can I Use Your Products?
  - 8,538
  - What are the Procedures for Cleaning and Polishing My Boat?
  - 9,064
  - Will Your Cleaners Hurt My Ashphalt Driveway?
  - 8,699
  - Getting Started - Winter Protection
  - 10,160
  - Where Can I Find out More About How to Use Products?
- What Quantities of Product Do I Need?
  167,351 How much of each product do I need to buy?
- What Cleaning Products Do You Recommend?
  47,246
- Where Can I Buy Aurora Boat Care Products?
  15,557
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  - Where Can I Buy Aurora Boat Care Products?
Boat Maintenance
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- Aluminum & Pontoons Boats
  857,462 Recommended products for cleaning & protecting your aluminum boat.
- Antifouling
  289,871 The best ways to keep the bottom of you boat clean & free of attachment.
  - 2,110
  - What is the minimum temperature to apply VS721?
  - 1,189
  - Is VS721 compatible with polyethylene jet ski lifts?
  - 2,346
  - Is VS721 compatible with polyethylene hulls?
  - 2,767
  - How to Renew VS721 Foul Release Coating
  - 3,282
  - What is the Marine Fouling Life Cycle in the Oceans?
  - 7,788
  - Will VS721 prevent green slime build up on boat hulls.
  - 10,840
  - How do I prevent algae from sticking to my pontoons?
  - 8,489
  - Build Up on Transducers
  - 7,012
  - VS721 for Full Season
  - 7,073
  - Is VS721 the "way to go" in Salt Water?
  - 31,829
  - Removing Algae without damaging antifouling paint
  - 17,192
  - Do I need 2 coats of VS721 Bottom Coat or will 1 be enough.
  - 16,479
  - Do I need to sand the bottom before applying VS721?
  - 16,510
  - Does VS721 turn yellow over time
  - 33,447
  - Will Repelin Ruin My Fiberglass Boat?
  - 33,447
  - Can I Use Repelin On My Fiberglass Hull?
  - 30,654
  - Can I Apply VS721 BOTTOM COAT Over VC?
  - 15,724
  - Can I Apply VS721 BOTTOM COAT Over Car Wax?
  - 17,713
  - How Do I Remove Barnacles from My Aluminum Pontoons?
  - 9,974
  - Will VS721 BOTTOM COAT Protect My Boat in Salt Water?
  - 16,495
  - VS721 BOTTOM COAT Sailboat - How Much Do I Need?
  - 16,075
  - Will VS721 BOTTOM COAT Keep My Boat Clean Without Paint?
  - 10,799
  - What are the Benefits of VS721 BOTTOM COAT vs Paint?
  - 9,197
  - Can REPELIN Be Used on Sailboats?
- Bilge
  32,805 Find the best way to keep your bilge clean & fresh.
- Boat Bottom Cleaning & Protection
  1,020,212 Removing Algae, Barnacles & Mussels. Protecting Against Osmosis & Marine Growth.
- Canvas, Vinyl, Boat Seats, Upholstery, Carpets, Headliner
  294,543 Cleaning & Protecting the Soft Surfaces on Your Boat
  - 274
  - Nothing Compares To these Aurora Products.
  - 1,506
  - How to Clean Green Algae from My Boat Top?
  - 944
  - How to clean SeaRay Boat Carpet?
  - 1,025
  - What is Canvas Shield coverage?
  - 1,275
  - Dri Stich compatibility?
  - 277
  - Can Canvas Shield overspray damage surrounding surfaces?
  - 2,701
  - Does Canvas Shield last?
  - 8,083
  - How to Remove Mold from Sunbrella and Keep it Off?
  - 1,739
  - How to Remove Mold, Mildew, and Mold Stains, from Boat Carpets?
  - 2,685
  - Can Dri Stitch Seal Seams in Vinyl Tops?
  - 6,821
  - Why am I getting Mold on my Canvas Top and How Can I Keep it Off?
  - 2,009
  - Can Canvas Shield be used on Patio Furniture Cushions?
  - 2,369
  - What is the coverage of Fabri-Klean and Canvas Shield?
  - 6,010
  - Removing mold and re-waterproofing Sunforger canvas on a Yurt
  - 2,369
  - Can Canvas Shield be used on cotton as well as acrylic canvas?
  - 2,578
  - Will run off from Canvas Shield and Fabri-Klean damage my boat?
  - 5,800
  - How often should I apply Canvas Shield to keep my top dry?
  - 14,047
  - Cleaning canvas after treated with Canvas Shield
  - 5,609
  - New tree stains? brown acorn stains-spots
  - 2,623
  - Read How Nelson did Waterproofing and Cleaning on his old Pontoon Boat Cover
  - 5,414
  - Are EZ Vinyl Cleaner and Vinyl Guard really better than other products?
  - 4,494
  - Why did Vinyl Guard leave chalky looking haze in the dark blue section of my new seats.
  - 6,106
  - How to protect new Vinyl Seating
  - 5,103
  - Mildew spot removal
  - 18,132
  - How to restore faded vinyl trim
  - 5,563
  - Does Vinyl Guard contain silicone
  - 7,791
  - Restoring Vinyl Tops
  - 11,116
  - Removing & Preventing Mold & Mildew
  - 9,464
  - Cleaning a Stamoid Bimini
  - 9,052
  - Cleaning Protecting Sunbrella Dodger from Bird Dropping
  - 25,012
  - How to Remove Stickiness from Vinyl and Rubber?
  - 8,754
  - Cleaning V-Berth Walls
  - 9,290
  - How can I kill the mould on my boat
  - 13,104
  - Removing Rust Stains
  - 69,486
  - How to Remove Stains on White Vinyl?
  - 16,832
  - Cleaning Boat Carpet
  - 8,889
  - Pink Spots On My Boat's Vinyl Upholstery
- Deck Restoration, Cleaning & Protection
  676,357 Get that deck looking as good as new & keep it that way!
- Fenders, Rub Rails & Power Cords
  84,589 Keep your fenders, rub rails and power cords clean & preserved.
  - 5,593
  - Cleaning tar from fenders
  - 11,406
  - Getting Yellowed Rub Rail White Again
  - 14,191
  - Restoring and Protecting Rub Rail
  - 9,979
  - Removing Black Marks From The Rub Rail
  - 33,508
  - Is BOAT SCRUB a rubbing compound type of cleaner?
  - 9,912
  - How Can I My Get My Fenders Really Clean?
- Hull, Topsides
  658,553 How to keep your hull shiny clean & protected from waterline to deck.
- Inflatable Boats & RIBS
  463,144 The cure for the dingy dingy - clean & protect like the pros!
- Outboard & Inboard Engines, Motors & Drives
  94,806 Tips for removing oil, grease and rust & keeping your engine clean.
  - 9,382
  - How to protect Outboards and transducers from Barnacles?
  - 54,273
  - Plastic gas tank venting; Expansion and Contraction
  - 4,705
  - How can I replace my engine soundproofing
  - 8,668
  - Antifouling for Outdrives
  - 17,778
  - Cleaning Oil, Grease & Rust from Inboard Engine
- Personal Watercraft / Jet Ski's
  16,317 Personal Watercraft / Jet Ski's
- Plastic Windows, Side Curtains, Isinglass, Strataglass, Port lights, Hatches
  173,778 Keep the inside of your boat looking as good as the outside!
- Props, Outdrives, Lower Units & Saildrives
  136,764 Keep underwater gear clean & protected for maximum performance.
  - 19,460
  - How Can I Remove White Scale from my Outdrive?
  - 9,057
  - Removing Barnacles from Brass Props
  - 13,978
  - Removing Barnacles from Stainless Steel Props
  - 11,417
  - Cleaning Stainless Steel Props
  - 12,035
  - How do I protect SS trim tabs from fouling.
  - 14,037
  - Is Algex Safe for the Outdrive's Bellows & Seals?
  - 21,627
  - How Do I Remove Barnacles From My Brass Props
  - 17,047
  - Removing Algae & Barnacles from Outdrive Leg
  - 10,076
  - Protecting Outdrives from fouling and pitting.
  - 8,030
  - Can I protect my props with VS721
- Racing & Performance Improvement
  109,373 Racing & performance improvements for your boat.
- Routine Maintenance
  250,719 Tips on ensuring that your boat always looks and operates perfectly.
  - 9,230
  - Does Kwik Shine ever go on sale?
  - 54,273
  - Plastic gas tank venting; Expansion and Contraction
  - 7,253
  - How to Keep your Boat Bottom Clean in the Gulf of Mexico
  - 11,116
  - Removing & Preventing Mold & Mildew
  - 7,760
  - Cleaning Carpet in a Bow Rider
  - 14,802
  - How do I Remove Fuel Stains from Fiberglass
  - 11,083
  - Polish and Wax My New Boat
  - 16,021
  - Cleaning & Preventing Mold on Swim Platforms & Seats
  - 16,904
  - Removing rust from fiberglass with Speed Clean or Boat Scrub
  - 13,136
  - Why is the price of Kwik Shine so High?
  - 27,692
  - What Wax Should I Use On My 2005 Boat?
  - 9,979
  - How Do I Get a Showroom Shine on My 2002 Larson?
  - 8,494
  - How Long Does PREMIUM BOAT SHINE Last?
  - 33,508
  - Is BOAT SCRUB a Rubbing Compound Type of Cleaner?
  - 9,468
  - What is the Difference Between BOAT CLEAN and BOAT SCRUB?
- Sail Cleaning
  16,258 How to get that sail to look brand new again.
- Stainless Steel4,488
  How to clean and prevent stainless steel from rusting.
- Towers, T Tops, Outriggers, etc.
  69,497 Clean, Protect and Maintain your Fishing Towers, Outriggers, Masts and other Aluminum
  - 3,541
  - How to Restore and protect an Aluminum mast?
  - 14,816
  - How can I remove pits and restore my T Top frame?
  - 13,583
  - How to restore and protect Aluminum trim and bimini poles.
  - 9,330
  - Will Alumabrite Strip Faded Anodization from Aluminum?
  - 22,439
  - Is Alumabrite safe on paint & fiberglass
  - 7,159
  - Can Alumabrite be used on Anodized Aluminum?
  - 2,170
  - Painting Teetop
Odor Control
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- Boat Odor
  10,878 Removing nasty odors from your boat.
  - 10,878
  - Sourcing and Removing Nasty Boat Odors
- Holding Tanks & Sanitation Systems
  77,789 Keep your holding tanks & sanitation systems clean and stink free!
Seasonal Care
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- Fall De-Commissioning
  73,762 Ensure best protection for your boat this Fall - Find out what you should do.
- Spring Re-Commissioning
  230,411 Tips on how to get your boat ready for the summer.
  - 4,956
  - Suggested Products for Mother's Day
  - 8,129
  - Aurora Marine Spring Re-Commissioning Check List
  - 18,172
  - Are the Products in your Kits Full Size or Trial Size
  - 6,826
  - Applying Premium Boat Shine 2nd Year
  - 39,631
  - Didn't Winterize Inboard - What Do I Do Now?
  - 30,654
  - Can I Apply VS721 High Performance Bottom Coat Over VC
  - 52,972
  - How Do I Restore The Chalky Gelcoat On My Boat
  - 27,692
  - What wax to use on my 2005 boat.
  - 11,596
  - What procedure should I use to clean & polish my boat.
  - 15,307
  - At What Temperatures Can I Use Your Products?
  - 14,476
  - Cleaning Power Cords
Fishing
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- Sport Fishing
  45,202 Caring for equipment.
Miscellaneous
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- How Do Your Products Affect...
  95,264 Aurora Product Reactions
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  - Your Amazing products saved my (Expensive) Chiropractic Tables!
  - 14,373
  - How Does Waterline Stain Remover effect Gelcoat
  - 22,439
  - Is Alumabrite safe on paint & fiberglass
  - 31,829
  - Removing Algae without damaging antifouling paint
  - 15,614
  - Will Your Products Hurt Vinyl Decals?
- Painting Aluminum Window Frames13,756
  - 13,756
  - Can I paint over Alumetron
- Protecting Aluminum1,450
- Stainless Steel Cleaning and Protecting1,450
- Polishing Brass & Bronze13,534
  - 13,534
  - How do I polish and protect bronze portholes
- Fresh Water Holding Tank29,005
- Cleaning, Brightening & Protecting Aluminum Horse Trailers0
Auto, Trailers, RV’s, ATV’s, Motorcycles, Aircraft
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- Cleaning, Brightening & Protecting Aluminum Horse Trailers22,207
- Cleaning & Protecting RV's26,598
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  - Cleaning & Protecting Anodized Aluminum RV
  - 19,331
  - Cleaning & Protecting RV's
- How to protect aluminum car chassis4,940
  - 4,940
  - How to protect aluminum car chassis.
- Polishing and Protecting Automotive Paint9,643
  - 9,643
  - Can I Use PREMIUM BOAT SHINE On My Car?
- Convertible Tops, Vinyl Windows, Headlight Covers2,023
  - 2,023
  - Clear Vinyl Windows and Plastic Convertible Windows