Q: I saw something online that said muriatic acid will ruin galvanized steel? The label on Boat Magic says that it’s user friendly. Does that mean that it’s not going to hurt my trailer?
A: The bottle says it has muriatic acid in it and the label says it’s equal to full strength, so I wouldn’t test it. Muriatic acid does react with aluminum by removing the zinc coating on the trailer and making it more rust-prone. What you need to do is either cover your trailer with a tarp or make sure you rinse it off multiple times while you’re cleaning. If you let it sit too long you’re running the risk of a rust problem.
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