About AUTOSOL
AUTOSOL marine metal polish in tube, liquid and tin, a stainless steel polish, a multi-purpose metal cleaner spray and an inflatable boat and fender cleaner. AUTOSOL is made by Dursol-Fabrik Otto Durst in Solingen, Germany, which also makes care products for cars, motorcycles and bicycles. These are for rails, cleats, ladders and RIB tubes that take salt spray every weekend. Order online from Scuba Evolution in Johannesburg, delivered anywhere in South Africa.
AUTOSOL in South Africa
AUTOSOL is a German metal care brand made by Dursol-Fabrik Otto Durst in Solingen. Its range covers metal care, car, motorcycle and bicycle care, and a marine care series, which is the part we list. On a boat the job is usually one of three things: a quick clean after a salty day, a polish to keep bright metal bright, or a restore for fittings that have gone dull and pitted.
Regular cleaning
The Marine Multi-Purpose Metal Cleaner 500 ml is a spray for stainless, chrome, brass, aluminium and anodised metal that lifts salt, grease and oily residue. Spray, leave briefly and wipe off with a damp cloth. It's the one to keep on a dive boat for rails, ladders and cleats after the last dive.
Polishing metal in good condition
The Marine Metal Polish Liquid 250 ml cleans, polishes and leaves a protective film, and the liquid is quicker over large areas like stanchions and windscreen frames. The Stainless Steel Polish 75 ml Tube is made only for stainless steel and is meant to polish without scratching.
Restoring weathered metal
Marine Shine is the abrasive one: a cleaning, polishing and grinding agent for weathered surfaces, so it's for tired fittings rather than a weekly wipe. The Marine Metal Polish Tube 75 ml suits touch-ups from a toolbox, and the Marine Shine Metal Polish 750 ml Tin is the size for a refit or a yard. Try a small area first.
Inflatables and fenders
The Inflatable Boat and Fender Cleaner cleans rubber, Hypalon and PVC, then leaves a polymer wax layer. It's the product for RIB tubes, tenders and grubby fenders.
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Questions we get asked
Which AUTOSOL product do I need for dull, pitted stainless?
Marine Shine, in the 75 ml tube or 750 ml tin, is the abrasive restorer for weathered metal. For metal that's already in good condition, use the Marine Metal Polish Liquid or the Stainless Steel Polish instead.
Can I use AUTOSOL on a RIB's tubes?
Use the Inflatable Boat and Fender Cleaner, which is made for rubber, Hypalon and PVC. Don't use the metal polishes on tubes.
Where is AUTOSOL made?
AUTOSOL is made in Germany by Dursol-Fabrik Otto Durst, based in Solingen.
Should I test the polish first?
Yes. Marine Shine is strongly abrasive, so test it on a small, hidden area before working over a whole fitting.
How do I order AUTOSOL in Johannesburg?
Order AUTOSOL online from Scuba Evolution in Johannesburg, delivered anywhere in South Africa.