battery acid leak protection

[356robo]

Can anyone recommed products to:

1. Clean up and neutralize some very minor acid residue in the battery box.

2. Treat the box to prevent continued acid damage. Something brushed on?

The damage is very minor at this point and I'd like to keep it that way. Some bare metal shows with a white powdery substance along the edge of the pealing paint.

Thanks in advance,

Robo

[RickS]

First, you will want to remove any pealing paint, so the treatment reaches the affected area.

Second, a solution of baking soda and water - similar to a paste consistency is generally used. Let that stand for 30 mins and then thoroughly clean and let dry.

Third, I would treat the bare/compromised areas with POR to prevent future corrosion (and then repaint if desired).

Finally, determine what is causing the problem - over charging, fluid levels too high, etc.

You may want to purchase battery pads which go under and slightly around the batteries (I am thinking you have battery boxs) to absorb/neutralize any future spills.) May either be available through Pelican or Performance Products.

[HarryD]

Annually, I wash the boxes with baking soda (Ricks method works well). Any damaged spots, I wire bruch, hit with some naval jelly (or other rust nuetralizer), prime and paint with epoxy paint.

[Cornpanzer]

Then once you have done all that, replaced the batteries with a sealed/maintenance free