Hawaii Salt Air
Hawaii is where metal comes to die
Warm air, ocean salt, and year-round humidity put a constant corrosion load on everything metal you own. TC-11 was developed in Hawaii because it had to be.
Why everything rusts here
Salt-laden air settles on every outdoor surface — and plenty of indoor ones. Screen-door hinges, garage tools, bike chains, fishing reels, gate latches, lanai fixtures, trailer bolts. Products designed for mainland weather are answering a different question than the one the islands ask.
The local answer
TC-11 is made in Hawaii and sold across the islands. It's designed to help protect metal that lives in salt air, and to keep moving parts moving.
The island routine
- Monthly: hinges, locks, gate latches, sliding-door tracks.
- After every ocean session: reels, dive knives, bike drivetrains, trailer parts.
- Seasonally: tools, lanai furniture hardware, outdoor fixtures.
Always shake the can hard first. TC-11's blend is designed to be mixed fresh every use — the shake is the instruction, not a suggestion.
How to use it
Shake hard → spray a light film → work the part back and forth → wipe the excess. Full guide: How to use TC-11.
Safety
The 13 oz aerosol is a flammable aerosol — the can reads DANGER: extremely flammable. Use it in a ventilated area, keep it away from sparks, flame, and heat, and never puncture or burn the can. Always follow the directions and warnings on the label.
Where to find it
Hawaii hardware and marine retailers across the islands, and online. Stocking TC-11?