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how do i polish an aluminum boat #11223891 11/14/15 11:59 PM
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Has anyone had any luck on polishing an aluminum boat, or getting the fade off?


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Re: how do i polish an aluminum boat [Re: chas1] #11224008 11/15/15 01:24 AM
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You might try looking at the Airstream Trailer sites. They have explicit procedures for polishing their old trailers. The aluminum might be a little different, but most of the steps will be applicable to your boat.

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Re: how do i polish an aluminum boat [Re: chas1] #11224900 11/15/15 04:44 PM
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thanks jim


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Re: how do i polish an aluminum boat [Re: chas1] #11224983 11/15/15 05:57 PM
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Do a google search for green magic aluminum polish kingwood texas. Best aluminum polish out there.

Re: how do i polish an aluminum boat [Re: chas1] #11225008 11/15/15 06:20 PM
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This^^^Yea this stuff works wonders. I bought mine from a swap meet.two for 15 bucks.

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Re: how do i polish an aluminum boat [Re: chas1] #11228569 11/17/15 11:34 AM
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Another option or pre polish method - get some aluminum cleaner - the kind they use on aluminum truck trailers. I know that ZEP makes it ( http://www.superkleendirect.com/search.aspx?find=Zep+a+lume), but there may be others. It is a solution of Hydroflouric Acid. It is a spray on rinse off type deal. Follow directions to the letter!!! It will CLEAN the Aluminum to like new shiny silver condition -not polished -but will get rid of the black stuff you are about to rub off if you polish it.

Try it, real easy, and will look like a NEW boat - clean, bright Aluminum. You may decide not to polish.

Re: how do i polish an aluminum boat [Re: chas1] #11228622 11/17/15 12:50 PM
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post some pics if you decide to polish it up!

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Wow, thanks will get it shined as soon as the weathers clears


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Re: how do i polish an aluminum boat [Re: chas1] #11233301 11/19/15 06:59 PM
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We sell a product called Zing, 26.99 gal and ToonBright 21.99 quart concentrate. They are an aluminum acid. You have to be very careful at the length of time you let it set in. But if you follow the directions it does a pretty good job. But seeing how your in Stephenville, try your local Truck (18 wheeler) wash facility. they have a similar acid, thats what the truckers use to clean there aluminum tanks.


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Re: how do i polish an aluminum boat [Re: chas1] #11236723 11/21/15 09:00 PM
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One word of caution Hydrofloric acid will eat bone (calcium) if it gets into your system. Read the caution statement on product and wear proper protective gear otherwise you might just end up without bone in fingers and arms.


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Re: how do i polish an aluminum boat [Re: chas1] #11236975 11/22/15 12:07 AM
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thanks,i will be careful with the product.


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