Anybody try this.."Sharkhide"
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Anybody try this.."Sharkhide" Has anybody tried this "sharkHide" metal protectant? Its suspose to protect aluminum from oxidizing. I am thinking its perfect for all the alum. pcs. on LSx engines.
www.sharkhide.com/mpinfo.html
www.sharkhide.com/mpinfo.html
Launching!
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From: Croydon, PA
Not sure if it would work for this application. Works for pontoon boats great.
Engines get a little warmer and cool down pretty fast. Expansion and contraction would amplify the need for excellent bonding.
Engines get a little warmer and cool down pretty fast. Expansion and contraction would amplify the need for excellent bonding.
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Don't think it will work on engine parts. I read the MSDS for it posted on the site, says the boiling point for the chemical is 231-270 degrees F. Here's their link...
http://www.sharkhide.com/METAL%20PROTECTANT%20MSDS.pdf
http://www.sharkhide.com/METAL%20PROTECTANT%20MSDS.pdf
Teching In
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From: Gilmer, Texas
I have a custom fabbed aluminum boat and all the surfaces inside the boat are diamond plate that have been sandblasted to give it a rough, sandpaper feel. It looks cool, but it stains really easy, so I tried the Sharkhide after reading about it in Carcraft or Hotrod or one of those magazines. Its worked out really good so far and it didn't change the texture or appearance of any of the surfaces I've put it on.
Before I ordered it, I called the company on the phone and asked a lot of questions. They were really helpful and have used it in a lot of applications, so they could probably tell you really easily if it would be right for under the hood or high-heat use.
Use it outside though, its about the strongest smelling stuff I've applied in a long time.
Before I ordered it, I called the company on the phone and asked a lot of questions. They were really helpful and have used it in a lot of applications, so they could probably tell you really easily if it would be right for under the hood or high-heat use.
Use it outside though, its about the strongest smelling stuff I've applied in a long time.
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Always been a fan of glass bead blasting aluminum parts such as acc. brackets, intakes, trans cases and such... Looks good when done and when it starts to get a little oily hit with degreaser and wash...looks like new. Take it to a monument (TOMB STONE) maker near you and ask how much. The ppl. do glass beading all day and know not to stay in one area too long. I know its not sharkhide but just my .02
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Reviving an old thread.
"SharkHide® is the ideal long-term protectant for steel, aluminum, copper, brass, stainless and fiberglass"
Just saw this on "Gearz" or "Trucks" TV show this week. Never heard of it. This thread since 2010. What's the Jury say about the stuff for long term and steel/aluminum use?
"SharkHide® is the ideal long-term protectant for steel, aluminum, copper, brass, stainless and fiberglass"
Just saw this on "Gearz" or "Trucks" TV show this week. Never heard of it. This thread since 2010. What's the Jury say about the stuff for long term and steel/aluminum use?
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