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product_id: 324580200
title: "Metal Protectant"
brand: "sharkhide"
price: "R4323"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 5
category: "Sharkhide"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/324580200-metal-protectant
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Effective in fresh, brackish & saltwater Forms airtight, self-etching resin film Protects aluminum hulls up to 5 years Metal Protectant

**Brand:** sharkhide
**Price:** R4323
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🛡️ Elevate your metal’s defense game—because your gear deserves legendary protection!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Metal Protectant by sharkhide
- **How much does it cost?** R4323 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/324580200-metal-protectant)

## Best For

- sharkhide enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sharkhide brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless application:** Quick-dry formula that won’t chip, peel, flake, or yellow—professional results without the fuss.
- • **Proven industry legacy:** Trusted for over 40 years across marine, automotive, and architectural sectors—join the elite users.
- • **Maintenance made simple:** Self-etching technology means no stripping needed before reapplication—save time and money.
- • **Long-lasting marine armor:** Shield your boat from streaks, stains, and oxidation for years—no reapplication hassle.
- • **Versatile elemental defense:** Proprietary resin blend guards metal surfaces against harsh water types and environmental damage.

## Overview

SHARKHIDE Metal Protectant is a time-tested, resin-based coating designed to protect aluminum and other metal surfaces from oxidation, water stains, and environmental damage. Suitable for fresh, brackish, and saltwater exposure, it forms a durable, airtight film that lasts 3-5 years on marine vessels and even longer on less exposed vehicles. Easy to apply and maintain, it’s the go-to solution for professionals seeking long-term metal preservation without the hassle of frequent reapplications.

## Description

SHARKHIDE Metal Protectant was originally formulated forty plus years ago by a group of chemical engineers, whose mission was to create a product that would protect aluminum structural and decorative trim pieces (in the building industry) from the damaging effects of masonry mortar as well as the elements. SHARKHIDE was an instant success! But with the advent of new building styles and materials, the SHARKHIDE formula was no longer needed, and set back on a shelf. And that's where it remained until the mid eighties. Since then, we here at Flatwater Inc. have introduced the remarkable features of this product into such industries as Marine, Automotive, Cycle, Aircraft, Trucking, RV, Architectural, Building Maintenance and many others. Actually the working principals behind SHARKHIDE are very simple. The materials that make up SHARKHIDE Metal Protectant are a proprietary blend of many types of resins. These resins are then suspended in a blend of two different solvents. When applied to a surface, the solvents rapidly evaporate leaving the actual SHARKHIDE Metal Protectant behind. This forms an air tight film over any metal surface, and will protect against just about anything Mother Nature can throw at it. In the marine industry, SHARKHIDE is used primarily on aluminum hulls such as Pontoon boats, Houseboat, and Fishing boats. In most instances, a couple of good coats can last many years. It's not uncommon to see three to five years of protection. On applications like motorcycles, muscle cars, show cars and other things that don't see a lot of exposure to the elements, you may see as many as eight or more years. In severe duty applications such as fire/rescue equipment, over the road trucks, dumps, tanks and the like, you can still enjoy one to three (or more) years of protection. And one of the many great features of SHARKHIDE is when it is time to reapply, there's no need to strip or prep the original coat. Since SHARKHIDE's "self etching", you simply wipe a fres

Review: Great product we now have clean and shiny pontoons! The first time they were done it lasted 10 years. Hope they haven’t changed the product since then. Well worth the work to do it and then use this product
Review: Have had for several years. Excellent product. The anchor pulpit on my boat (moored in salt water) still looks like new.

## Features

- Sold in 1qt Container
- Protects boat from streaks, stains, water lines and oxidation
- Protects in fresh, brackish, and saltwater
- Easy to Apply
- Won't chip, peel, flake, or yellow

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07NGMYKS5 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Brand | Sharkhide |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (558) |
| Date First Available | 6 June 2014 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer | Flatwater |
| Manufacturer reference | OVTQT |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 6.35 x 12.7 x 19.05 cm; 662.24 g |
| Sport | Boating |
| Weight | 2.08 Pounds |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Would this work on an unpolished Anodized Aluminum camper skin?**
A: Yes, It was applied to the unpainted parts of my 16' aluminum trailer almost 3 years ago and it still looks new.

**Q: How long do you need to wait for the cleaner to dry before you can put the  Metal protectant on?**
A: I’ve never used the cleaner. I just wash boat, let dry and go at it. It really does go on smoother and easier in the cool weather vs doing it when it is hot out and dries more quickly.

**Q: Will this work on a set of new chrome wheels?**
A: Yes, but they may not be super Shiny

**Q: Can i use this stuff on my motorcycle,  like the chrome and paint or will it damage the paint finish ?**
A: not for paint chrome ok but test first

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***R on 25 July 2025*

Great product we now have clean and shiny pontoons! The first time they were done it lasted 10 years. Hope they haven’t changed the product since then. Well worth the work to do it and then use this product

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***R on 28 December 2025*

Have had for several years. Excellent product. The anchor pulpit on my boat (moored in salt water) still looks like new.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***. on 19 August 2019*

I recently spent about 60 hrs cleaning and polishing my toons on my pontoon boat. I read and ordered this from Amazon but completed my polishing before it arrived. I did not want to put my boat in the water without some kind of protectant on it due to all the work I had done. I went to numerous stores before I found a product that was to protect aluminum. I applied it and went to the lake. Upon pulling my pontoon boat out that night I proceeded to attempt to wipe the water spots off and got really upset. The water spots were like minerals and would not wipe off, needless to say, I was quite discouraged. The next day I sprayed pure vinegar on it and wiped it down and it cleaned up very well and resorted to the fact that I was not going to spend the time to do this every time I went to the lake. I am a guide and am there every other day. I figured it would slowly go back to the way it was and I was o.k. with that. Then the next day Shark Hide arrived, I had already decided that I would return it and let the boat slowly go back to how it was. Upon opening the package I discovered it had gotten a leak from shipping and could not return it, I was a little pissed the way my project was going. I then thought about it, this is made by American Toon. It is for bare aluminum, not your car and your fiberglass boat and as an afterthought also aluminum. It is only for bare metal including aluminum. So I applied it as instructed and went to the lake that night. Upon pulling the boat out and clients leaving I proceeded to attempt to wipe it off as I had before on the other product and was prepared to be disappointed. As I started wiping it down, my exact words were Holy Sh.., this stuff actually works! It took me about 6-7 minutes to wipe my entire boat down and remove all the water spots. This stuff actually works. I have never wrote a testimonial before but as good as this stuff is I thought I owed it to them. Oh and by the way, they replaced my can that was 1/2 leaked out with a new one. Great customer service and a product that actually works.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-21*