On 19 Nov 2008, at 13:01, Steve Heaven wrote:

> I want to re-paint the sump in which our bilge pump sits. Having  
> cleaned
> and dried it all out I find that the metalwork is all coated in a  
> greasy
> layer. I presume this is caused by the stern gland grease finding it's
> way into the bilge.
>
> What do people recommend I use to remove the grease layer prior to re-
> painting?

I bet that the stern gland grease is doing every bit as good a job of  
protecting the metal as paint would.

Baz
nb idle

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