Aluminum Cleaning Question

[bassfisherman8]

From last years use of my aluminum pt175 bass tracker I decided to try and find a way to clean the aluminum. I came across a few people using etching mag wheel cleaner from auto zone to make the aluminum look like new. I applied the product to the boat and the results were pretty nice. Although after two times out it now has a dark stained bottom like it reacted to what I used. :facepalm: I am unsure of where to go from here, and feel like I did more harm than good. I went to west marine and they recommended that I now have to clear coat the whole bottom of my boat or it will just stain again. Are there any other actions I can take to fix this problem??Any advice is appreciated!
Thanks
Stephen

 

[dozerII]

Re: Aluminum Cleaning Question

From last years use of my aluminum pt175 bass tracker I decided to try and find a way to clean the aluminum. I came across a few people using etching mag wheel cleaner from auto zone to make the aluminum look like new. I applied the product to the boat and the results were pretty nice. Although after two times out it now has a dark stained bottom like it reacted to what I used. :facepalm: I am unsure of where to go from here, and feel like I did more harm than good. I went to west marine and they recommended that I now have to clear coat the whole bottom of my boat or it will just stain again. Are there any other actions I can take to fix this problem??Any advice is appreciated!
Thanks
Stephen

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