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How To Videos
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- How To Videos
  41,010 Watch Our How-To Videos on Youtube
About Aurora Products
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- How To Use Aurora Products
  155,819 How do I achieve that "new boat" look?
  - 810
  - Brush on Quick Silver
  - 2,263
  - What is the Coverage of One Clear View Kit?
  - 2,515
  - How long is Sure Step drying time?
  - 9,081
  - Compounding; what is the proper buffing speed?
  - 3,682
  - What is the Prep for Kwik Shine?
  - 7,332
  - What products do I need to seriously clean my 27 ft. cruiser?
  - 9,707
  - Rained on Sure Step
  - 6,260
  - How To Reapply Sure Step
  - 17,033
  - Are the Products in your Kits Full Size or Trial Size
  - 6,809
  - Aurora Products Safe to Use on Painted Surfaces
  - 46,583
  - How Do I Restore the Chalky Gelcoat On My Boat?
  - 14,238
  - At What Temperatures Can I Use Your Products?
  - 7,890
  - What are the Procedures for Cleaning and Polishing My Boat?
  - 7,317
  - Will Your Cleaners Hurt My Ashphalt Driveway?
  - 7,449
  - Getting Started - Winter Protection
  - 6,850
  - Where Can I Find out More About How to Use Products?
- What Quantities of Product Do I Need?
  147,230 How much of each product do I need to buy?
- What Cleaning Products Do You Recommend?
  42,910
- Where Can I Buy Aurora Boat Care Products?
  13,829
  - 13,829
  - Where Can I Buy Aurora Boat Care Products?
Boat Maintenance
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- Aluminum & Pontoons Boats
  646,957 Recommended products for cleaning & protecting your aluminum boat.
- Antifouling
  259,802 The best ways to keep the bottom of you boat clean & free of attachment.
  - 995
  - What is the minimum temperature to apply VS721?
  - 537
  - Is VS721 compatible with polyethylene jet ski lifts?
  - 925
  - Is VS721 compatible with polyethylene hulls?
  - 1,464
  - How to Renew VS721 Foul Release Coating
  - 2,367
  - What is the Marine Fouling Life Cycle in the Oceans?
  - 5,722
  - Will VS721 prevent green slime build up on boat hulls.
  - 6,881
  - How do I prevent algae from sticking to my pontoons?
  - 6,903
  - Build Up on Transducers
  - 6,135
  - VS721 for Full Season
  - 6,135
  - Is VS721 the "way to go" in Salt Water?
  - 27,992
  - Removing Algae without damaging antifouling paint
  - 16,027
  - Do I need 2 coats of VS721 Bottom Coat or will 1 be enough.
  - 15,491
  - Do I need to sand the bottom before applying VS721?
  - 15,573
  - Does VS721 turn yellow over time
  - 32,706
  - Will Repelin Ruin My Fiberglass Boat?
  - 32,706
  - Can I Use Repelin On My Fiberglass Hull?
  - 29,498
  - Can I Apply VS721 BOTTOM COAT Over VC?
  - 14,922
  - Can I Apply VS721 BOTTOM COAT Over Car Wax?
  - 14,220
  - How Do I Remove Barnacles from My Aluminum Pontoons?
  - 9,172
  - Will VS721 BOTTOM COAT Protect My Boat in Salt Water?
  - 15,790
  - VS721 BOTTOM COAT Sailboat - How Much Do I Need?
  - 14,730
  - Will VS721 BOTTOM COAT Keep My Boat Clean Without Paint?
  - 9,614
  - What are the Benefits of VS721 BOTTOM COAT vs Paint?
  - 8,392
  - Can REPELIN Be Used on Sailboats?
- Bilge
  26,959 Find the best way to keep your bilge clean & fresh.
- Boat Bottom Cleaning & Protection
  864,031 Removing Algae, Barnacles & Mussels. Protecting Against Osmosis & Marine Growth.
- Canvas, Vinyl, Boat Seats, Upholstery, Carpets, Headliner
  226,231 Cleaning & Protecting the Soft Surfaces on Your Boat
  - 446
  - What is Canvas Shield coverage?
  - 538
  - Dri Stich compatibility?
  - 94
  - Can Canvas Shield overspray damage surrounding surfaces?
  - 1,082
  - Does Canvas Shield last?
  - 3,674
  - How to Remove Mold from Sunbrella and Keep it Off?
  - 799
  - How to Remove Mold, Mildew, and Mold Stains, from Boat Carpets?
  - 1,338
  - Can Dri Stitch Seal Seams in Vinyl Tops?
  - 3,405
  - Why am I getting Mold on my Canvas Top and How Can I Keep it Off?
  - 846
  - Can Canvas Shield be used on Patio Furniture Cushions?
  - 1,110
  - What is the coverage of Fabri-Klean and Canvas Shield?
  - 2,796
  - Removing mold and re-waterproofing Sunforger canvas on a Yurt
  - 1,110
  - Can Canvas Shield be used on cotton as well as acrylic canvas?
  - 1,468
  - Will run off from Canvas Shield and Fabri-Klean damage my boat?
  - 3,757
  - How often should I apply Canvas Shield to keep my top dry?
  - 13,035
  - Cleaning canvas after treated with Canvas Shield
  - 2,912
  - New tree stains? brown acorn stains-spots
  - 1,738
  - Read How Nelson did Waterproofing and Cleaning on his old Pontoon Boat Cover
  - 3,797
  - Are EZ Vinyl Cleaner and Vinyl Guard really better than other products?
  - 3,200
  - Why did Vinyl Guard leave chalky looking haze in the dark blue section of my new seats.
  - 4,524
  - How to protect new Vinyl Seating
  - 4,178
  - Mildew spot removal
  - 11,918
  - How to restore faded vinyl trim
  - 4,685
  - Does Vinyl Guard contain silicone
  - 6,597
  - Restoring Vinyl Tops
  - 10,114
  - Removing & Preventing Mold & Mildew
  - 7,912
  - Cleaning a Stamoid Bimini
  - 7,338
  - Cleaning Protecting Sunbrella Dodger from Bird Dropping
  - 19,405
  - How to Remove Stickiness from Vinyl and Rubber?
  - 7,746
  - Cleaning V-Berth Walls
  - 8,466
  - How can I kill the mould on my boat
  - 11,103
  - Removing Rust Stains
  - 54,919
  - How to Remove Stains on White Vinyl?
  - 15,766
  - Cleaning Boat Carpet
  - 7,453
  - Pink Spots On My Boat's Vinyl Upholstery
- Deck Restoration, Cleaning & Protection
  581,081 Get that deck looking as good as new & keep it that way!
- Fenders, Rub Rails & Power Cords
  72,627 Keep your fenders, rub rails and power cords clean & preserved.
  - 3,203
  - Cleaning tar from fenders
  - 8,792
  - Getting Yellowed Rub Rail White Again
  - 11,574
  - Restoring and Protecting Rub Rail
  - 8,077
  - Removing Black Marks From The Rub Rail
  - 32,328
  - Is BOAT SCRUB a rubbing compound type of cleaner?
  - 8,653
  - How Can I My Get My Fenders Really Clean?
- Hull, Topsides
  527,645 How to keep your hull shiny clean & protected from waterline to deck.
  - 360
  - How heavily should I apply Premium Boat Shine and VS721?
  - 1,248
  - How to remove ghosting image on fiberglass left from old decal removal?
  - 952
  - How do I remove discoloration from my deck?
  - 983
  - What products do I need to protect my new fiberglass boat?
  - 3,410
  - How to remove old wax and dried on haze from Premium Boat Shine
  - 1,791
  - Boat Scrub Residue?
  - 6,416
  - How to Remove Paint Overspray on Gelcoat, Nonskid Deck, and Ising Glass
  - 2,202
  - Boat Cleaning Products for my 27' Cobalt Bowrider
  - 2,170
  - Removing Gelcoat Oxidation with Boat Scrub
  - 4,815
  - Remove Diesel Soot on Stern of Fiberglass Boat
  - 2,417
  - Restoring Imron Paint
  - 4,473
  - What are the best products for cleaning my Zodiac, Rub Rails and Hull on my Fiberglass Boat?
  - 2,128
  - Is Sure Step still good after a year in storage?
  - 4,067
  - How can I restore the oxidized red gelcoat on my hull
  - 9,081
  - Compounding; what is the proper buffing speed?
  - 4,949
  - How much Green Genie do I need. Also how do I remove oxidation and restore the deck.
  - 8,398
  - Does Kwik Shine ever go on sale?
  - 3,633
  - Marine Power Mitt capabilities
  - 7,630
  - Why did my boat get dull and how do I restore the shine?
  - 9,010
  - Cleaning Triumph, Roplene boats
  - 3,309
  - Will rain affect the second coat of Premium Boat Shine?
  - 5,187
  - How do I remove Premium Boat Shine to repair damaged Imron or Awlgrip Paint.
  - 24,213
  - How do I keep my new Ranger Bass Boat in showroom condition
  - 8,269
  - How to restore and shine an Awlgrip painted hull
  - 6,008
  - How to Protect against Waterline Staining with VS721
  - 5,861
  - How to restore heat damaged Gelcoat?
  - 8,257
  - How do I Restore & Polish Awlgrip Paint?
  - 7,505
  - Leaving wax on during winter
  - 7,479
  - Protecting Black Hull from Sun Damage
  - 17,033
  - Are the Products in your Kits Full Size or Trial Size
  - 22,649
  - Removing Yellow Stain from White Fiberglass
  - 15,728
  - Removing rust from fiberglass with Speed Clean or Boat Scrub
  - 9,081
  - How can I restore the cloudy finish left by Poly Glow?
  - 15,873
  - How Can I Get The Soot Off My Transom
  - 13,738
  - Why Shouldn't I Use Carnauba Wax on My Boat?
  - 11,922
  - Waxing Imron Paint
  - 7,684
  - Will Your Products Remove Old Products like Poliglow?
  - 46,583
  - How Do I Restore The Chalky Gelcoat On My Boat
  - 25,953
  - What wax to use on my 2005 boat.
  - 7,579
  - Hull Discoloration
  - 31,082
  - Restoring Clear Coat on Metalflake?
  - 8,656
  - Can you use a random orbital polisher with Boat Scrub?
  - 7,909
  - Will Boat Scrub damage Awlgrip or Interlux Paint
  - 8,687
  - Yellow Stain on the bow
  - 14,801
  - Will your products hurt vinyl decals
  - 7,818
  - Will your Stain Remover remove stains without damaging tape
  - 10,308
  - How Often Should I to Re-Polish to Keep My Boat Looking New?
  - 11,016
  - Waxes and Polishes
  - 32,328
  - Is AURORA BOAT SCRUB a rubbing compound type of cleaner
  - 8,477
  - Will Boat Shine Cause Yellow Stains on my Boat?
  - 9,347
  - Cleaning / Waxing Awlgripped Hull
  - 8,258
  - Is Waterline Stain Remover safe for Awl-grip paint
  - 8,080
  - Aurora Waterline Stain Remover
  - 10,351
  - How Do I Get the Shine Back?
  - 2,418
  - Removing soot stains from fiberglass
- Inflatable Boats & RIBS
  380,491 The cure for the dingy dingy - clean & protect like the pros!
- Outboard & Inboard Engines, Motors & Drives
  64,810 Tips for removing oil, grease and rust & keeping your engine clean.
  - 5,537
  - How to protect Outboards and transducers from Barnacles?
  - 33,351
  - Plastic gas tank venting; Expansion and Contraction
  - 3,810
  - How can I replace my engine soundproofing
  - 7,693
  - Antifouling for Outdrives
  - 14,419
  - Cleaning Oil, Grease & Rust from Inboard Engine
- Personal Watercraft / Jet Ski's
  12,888 Personal Watercraft / Jet Ski's
- Plastic Windows, Side Curtains, Isinglass, Strataglass, Port lights, Hatches
  134,908 Keep the inside of your boat looking as good as the outside!
- Props, Outdrives, Lower Units & Saildrives
  111,259 Keep underwater gear clean & protected for maximum performance.
  - 13,589
  - How Can I Remove White Scale from my Outdrive?
  - 7,469
  - Removing Barnacles from Brass Props
  - 10,342
  - Removing Barnacles from Stainless Steel Props
  - 9,406
  - Cleaning Stainless Steel Props
  - 10,162
  - How do I protect SS trim tabs from fouling.
  - 12,216
  - Is Algex Safe for the Outdrive's Bellows & Seals?
  - 18,824
  - How Do I Remove Barnacles From My Brass Props
  - 13,080
  - Removing Algae & Barnacles from Outdrive Leg
  - 8,878
  - Protecting Outdrives from fouling and pitting.
  - 7,293
  - Can I protect my props with VS721
- Racing & Performance Improvement
  100,187 Racing & performance improvements for your boat.
- Routine Maintenance
  210,055 Tips on ensuring that your boat always looks and operates perfectly.
  - 8,398
  - Does Kwik Shine ever go on sale?
  - 33,351
  - Plastic gas tank venting; Expansion and Contraction
  - 6,264
  - How to Keep your Boat Bottom Clean in the Gulf of Mexico
  - 10,114
  - Removing & Preventing Mold & Mildew
  - 6,440
  - Cleaning Carpet in a Bow Rider
  - 10,638
  - How do I Remove Fuel Stains from Fiberglass
  - 9,076
  - Polish and Wax My New Boat
  - 14,393
  - Cleaning & Preventing Mold on Swim Platforms & Seats
  - 15,728
  - Removing rust from fiberglass with Speed Clean or Boat Scrub
  - 11,891
  - Why is the price of Kwik Shine so High?
  - 25,953
  - What Wax Should I Use On My 2005 Boat?
  - 9,172
  - How Do I Get a Showroom Shine on My 2002 Larson?
  - 7,822
  - How Long Does PREMIUM BOAT SHINE Last?
  - 32,328
  - Is BOAT SCRUB a Rubbing Compound Type of Cleaner?
  - 8,487
  - What is the Difference Between BOAT CLEAN and BOAT SCRUB?
- Sail Cleaning
  12,455 How to get that sail to look brand new again.
- Stainless Steel2,127
  How to clean and prevent stainless steel from rusting.
  - 2,127
  - Preventing Rust on Chrome
- Towers, T Tops, Outriggers, etc.
  53,674 Clean, Protect and Maintain your Fishing Towers, Outriggers, Masts and other Aluminum
  - 1,053
  - How to Restore and protect an Aluminum mast?
  - 8,872
  - How can I remove pits and restore my T Top frame?
  - 10,286
  - How to restore and protect Aluminum trim and bimini poles.
  - 7,479
  - Will Alumabrite Strip Faded Anodization from Aluminum?
  - 19,873
  - Is Alumabrite safe on paint & fiberglass
  - 6,051
  - Can Alumabrite be used on Anodized Aluminum?
  - 1,113
  - Painting Teetop
Odor Control
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- Boat Odor
  9,198 Removing nasty odors from your boat.
  - 9,198
  - Sourcing and Removing Nasty Boat Odors
- Holding Tanks & Sanitation Systems
  63,640 Keep your holding tanks & sanitation systems clean and stink free!
Seasonal Care
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- Fall De-Commissioning
  66,870 Ensure best protection for your boat this Fall - Find out what you should do.
- Spring Re-Commissioning
  207,414 Tips on how to get your boat ready for the summer.
  - 3,952
  - Suggested Products for Mother's Day
  - 7,221
  - Aurora Marine Spring Re-Commissioning Check List
  - 17,033
  - Are the Products in your Kits Full Size or Trial Size
  - 6,094
  - Applying Premium Boat Shine 2nd Year
  - 32,931
  - Didn't Winterize Inboard - What Do I Do Now?
  - 29,498
  - Can I Apply VS721 High Performance Bottom Coat Over VC
  - 46,583
  - How Do I Restore The Chalky Gelcoat On My Boat
  - 25,953
  - What wax to use on my 2005 boat.
  - 10,534
  - What procedure should I use to clean & polish my boat.
  - 14,238
  - At What Temperatures Can I Use Your Products?
  - 13,377
  - Cleaning Power Cords
Fishing
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- Sport Fishing
  39,914 Caring for equipment.
Miscellaneous
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- How Do Your Products Affect...
  85,373 Aurora Product Reactions
- Painting Aluminum Window Frames12,985
  - 12,985
  - Can I paint over Alumetron
- Protecting Aluminum565
- Stainless Steel Cleaning and Protecting565
- Polishing Brass & Bronze11,517
  - 11,517
  - How do I polish and protect bronze portholes
- Fresh Water Holding Tank25,558
- Cleaning, Brightening & Protecting Aluminum Horse Trailers0
Auto, Trailers, RV’s, ATV’s, Motorcycles, Aircraft
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- Cleaning, Brightening & Protecting Aluminum Horse Trailers16,190
- Cleaning & Protecting RV's21,521
  - 3,253
  - Cleaning & Protecting Anodized Aluminum RV
  - 18,268
  - Cleaning & Protecting RV's
- How to protect aluminum car chassis3,769
  - 3,769
  - How to protect aluminum car chassis.
- Polishing and Protecting Automotive Paint8,571
  - 8,571
  - Can I Use PREMIUM BOAT SHINE On My Car?
- Convertible Tops, Vinyl Windows, Headlight Covers1,064
  - 1,064
  - Clear Vinyl Windows and Plastic Convertible Windows