MackPrince
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I've got a 1960's boat and am planning to clean up and polish the aluminum. I'm wondering if anyone has some pointers on things to use, or things to avoid.
Restoring Aluminum
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Full_Monte
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Is the boat an aluminum boat, or a fiberglass boat with some aluminum trim?
SilverBullets
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I go over the aluminum Smokercraft Alaskan a couple times a year with Mothers aluminum polish. It takes alot of elbow grease, but looks like a mirror finish afterwards. You might check into a product called Shark Hide, heard good things about it. I think it's like a acid bath process.
MackPrince
Washington Forum MODERATOR
It is a full aluminum Sea Nymph. I gave the boat an acid wash in August to help remove the mineral deposits. Do you use a Powerball or regular polishing pad with the Mother's? About how long does it take on the Smokercraft?
When I looked into a full Shark Hide restoration it was more than the boat but I hear good things too.
When I looked into a full Shark Hide restoration it was more than the boat but I hear good things too.
SilverBullets
Super Moderator
I just use rags (like waxing the truck), takes about 2 hours. Moisten the cloth before useing with the polish, and don't let it sit on there too long. Might have to go over it a couple times if in bad shape. Afterwards, a good wax helps keep it looking good.thumbsup
Full_Monte
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My old aluminum boat has never been polished. When I bought it, it was painted camo except for the bottom. I repainted it inside and out a few years ago, except for the bottom.
Wouldn't an acid bath process remove aluminum as well as corrosion?
