Corrosion X how to apply please

[PharmGeek]

I'm in process of applying first application of corrosion X - tips and pointers - how to please - heading for FL tomorrow

[dznf0g]

I don't apply it as a preventative. I only use it to retard the very few areas of filiform corrosion I have. In that case, I dab a small amount in and around the area, rub it in well with my finger and wipe away excess. I have used it when installing bolts which attach aluminum to steel, to, hopefully, slow any galvanic corrosion.

[Wayne&Sam]

I just spray it on a rag and wipe the edges where corrosion has started. I do it when I get ready to travel in the spring, maybe once during the season and again when winterize.

[PharmGeek]

I have so far only some filiform on the grab handle next to door entrance - pretty common - already sprayed - I've already sprayed the seams if the entire bet line with a thin small bead of the stuff - will do all hinges as they seem more likely as handle already did - have not decided if I will do prophylactic on seams - I probably will overkill and do it - but contemplating

For seems IF I do - I could spray on rag then wipe or less penetration that way?

[m.hony]

I can't wait to see your corrosion- I still don't know what it looks like-

[PharmGeek]

I'll post a shot right quick in a few

[PharmGeek]

I forget how long you leave the stuff on before wiping down ??

[PharmGeek]

Well I applied to all seams and such - wiped excess - then next day cleaned off the rest - but still some came streaming out when I drove to canopener - I'm thinking after this I will not pretreat - kind of a pain- messy etc - but still looked good for the rally - needs a wash bad now with this residual stuff plus from the trip

[PharmGeek]

Ok - so I used a couple standard autozone microfiber cloths originally to wipe down excess - then made the mistake of washing these 2 with my other 3 griots microfiber cloths - this stuff did not come out with the wash with large amount of detergent

Any idea what I can use on these towels now to dissolve this stuff

I bought a few more new towels to finish my trailer and cars today but would like to get my others back to square one

[PharmGeek]

got it all washed now after canopener - it was quite dirty

[m.hony]

There is a "The Long, Long Honeymoon" YouTube video about filiform corrosion and Corrosion-X.

[PharmGeek]

Yeah - but no mention of how to clean a corrosion x soaked rag as I recall

[m.hony]

So-
You've seen the video?
No mention of cleaning the rag, but got me thinking about removing the Thor sticker...
I didn't quite understand- he said he was removing the Thor sticker because the glue caused filiform corrosion, but then he put another sticker in its place. Go figure.

[PharmGeek]

Yeah - but pretreated with corrosionx may prevent? I think they are less concerned about those details it seems

[m.hony]

If I get rid of the Thor sticker, I will get rid of any others, as well.

[PharmGeek]

Hey firedog1 - you seem to have your setting as no private messages allowed - tried to respond and could not....

[dznf0g]

All stickers have been removed from mine. There was a thread several years ago that covered the Thor sticker and the observation that it's adhesive attacks the clear. All the stickers were getting sun faded anyway, so off they came....except the VIN and certification stickers.

[dkottum]

Soon after purchase new I removed all stickers except those in the front by the propane tanks, and there is one by the Thor sticker with a serial # which I left. Interesting the Thor sticker looks to be the least durable of the lot after time on many trailers.

[PharmGeek]

I'll be removing the stickers as such

[PharmGeek]

Removed all stickers easily with no residue left over - left the vin one of course - looks better without the Thor sticker anyhow