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06-25-2007, 01:51 PM
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Aluminum boats
Any one have a magic cleaning solution for my aluminum boat, over the years it has lost its sparkle. Just want to brighten it up some, I don't want to buff it or anything like that, just get the oxidation OFF if possible. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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06-25-2007, 01:56 PM
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Chuck- If you Google "aluminum boat cleaner" there appears to be a plethora of products.
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06-25-2007, 05:57 PM
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06-25-2007, 06:25 PM
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Acids like 20% horticultural vinegar are a great way to clean the metals in my business.. Lead, Zinc, Copper, Brass. Amonia is an accelerator of oxidation so stay away from that.
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06-25-2007, 06:43 PM
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I do not own or have ever owned an aluminum boat but I did come by a post by a guy over at the Fishsniffer.com web site and here it is...
QUOTE You guys work to hard or expect too much from polish. There are 4 different grades of Aluminum used in the industry and the grade they use for boat hulls (formulation) is not condusive to a highly polished finish like can be seen on Airplanes. Oxidation of the Aluminum is constant. Even after an acid wash you will notice a difference by the next day. If you seriously want to "clean" the hull, go to an automotive paint supply and ask them for the Aluminum acid wash product. You do have to dilute it and use a spray bottle to apply it. Follow the directions closely. The finish will "not" look like polished Aluminum after the wash. It will look almost white. It takes off any dullness or Ocean scum or corrosion that has built up. It is also great for cleaning annodes. After the cleaning is when I would apply Sharkhide. I would plan to spray the Sharkhide on. I used a sponge brush to apply it to my boat and up close can see the brush marks. The product thins and cleans with Laquer thinner. The advantage is great with Sharkhide in that it is a tough finish and preserves the clean look of your hull. I first learned of the product from my boat manufacturer in Oregon. The product is very well known throughout Washington and Oregon and gaining in popularity in Calif. It preserves the Aluminum from the attacks of Salt and alkaline waters. It does have a tough finish and stands up to scrapes and abuse. It is expensive at something like $50. a quart, but that is plenty for two coats and there will be some left over. My boat is 22'. For more info, here is their site. http://www.sharkhide.com/" END QUOTE Here is the URL on that discussion about cleaning aluminum boats. http://www.fishsniffer.com/cgi-bin/f...num=1147757829
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06-26-2007, 08:24 PM
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Troutski, I have some stuff I will bring you that works great...
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