iboats - The #1 Store For Everything Boating
 
  #1  
Old August 14th, 2002, 10:21 AM
susandingo susandingo is offline
Cadet
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 6
Default cleaning aluminum hulls

am running an unpainted aluminum bass tracker in salt water. Whats the best way to clean this hull. The boat is washed down after use, however this is not removing all of the stains.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old August 14th, 2002, 10:32 AM
KCLOST KCLOST is offline
Commander
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Kansas City, MO
Posts: 2,096
Default Re: cleaning aluminum hulls

Use an acid based Aluminum Hull cleaner....I don't have the brand name of the stuff I used on my Bass Tracker but it works great....This stuff applied at full strength cleans up aluminum immediately and really makes it look good. Wear rubber gloves and eye protection ... Follow the directions, you don't want the acid to have a long time to work into your rivets...
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old August 14th, 2002, 12:10 PM
Rex Birt Rex Birt is offline
Cadet
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: currie minnesota usa
Posts: 6
Default Re: cleaning aluminum hulls

I'm interested in the same alu hull cleaning and if anyone has the name of a good cleaner or asid base cleaner I'm sure are hardware could get it for me. Thank you much Catfish156123
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old August 14th, 2002, 12:16 PM
KCLOST KCLOST is offline
Commander
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Kansas City, MO
Posts: 2,096
Default Re: cleaning aluminum hulls

I'll check the Brand name when I get home and post it tonight....
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old August 14th, 2002, 04:49 PM
KCLOST KCLOST is offline
Commander
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Kansas City, MO
Posts: 2,096
Default Re: cleaning aluminum hulls

Alright guys, I have the brand name...It's called.... ZING Formula IV made by Zing Products out of St. Louis....One thing I'd like to mention is that after you use this stuff or something like it that is acid based, you will want to wax it or seal it with one of those hundreds of protectors out on the market... Otherwise the raw aluminum will get discolored immediately when you put it back in the water, not badly but you will notice it below the water line...Maybe in salt water it's not so bad however.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old August 14th, 2002, 11:07 PM
Rex Birt Rex Birt is offline
Cadet
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: currie minnesota usa
Posts: 6
Default Re: cleaning aluminum hulls

KCLOST Thanks alot for the info and well get it ordered tomorrow. I'm not going to sell by boat or anything but I'm getting tied of it looking dull. Thanks again and good luck fishing Catfish156123
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Cleaning Aluminum Joey One Non-Repair Outboard Discussions 9 September 8th, 2009 08:32 AM
aluminum hulls and wood transoms eric fairbanks Boat Topics and Questions (not engine topics) 9 March 12th, 2006 02:16 AM
cleaning aluminum dd318 Boat Topics and Questions (not engine topics) 1 November 5th, 2004 04:39 AM
CLEANING ALUMINUM HULLS !!!!!! WHITEBOYY32 Boat Topics and Questions (not engine topics) 8 March 22nd, 2004 02:28 AM
Cleaning Aluminum huffer Non-Repair Outboard Discussions 3 July 11th, 2002 07:04 AM

iboats Forum Directory
Over 100,000 forum posts organized by topic
Outboard Motor Topics
Mercury Outboards
Johnson Outboards
Evinrude Outboards
Force Outboards
Yamaha Outboards
Mariner Outboards
Suzuki Outboards
Honda Outboards
Chrysler Outboards
Tohatsu Outboards
Nissan Outboards
Outboard Motors: non-repair
Vintage Outboards

I/O and Inboard Topics
MerCruiser
OMC I/O, Inboard
Volvo Penta

Propeller Help
Boat Propellers

Boat Repair and Products
Boat Building and Repair
Fiberglass Boat Repair
Marine Electronics
Boat Trailers and Towing
Boat Names
Boat Covers
Boat Parts

Boating Activities Talk
Boating Topics and Questions
Boating Activities and Destinations
Boating Blunders
Boat Shows
Wakeboarding
Water Skiing

Fishing Discussions
Freshwater Fishing
Saltwater Fishing

Boat Type Topics
Aluminum Boats
Bass Boats
Bowrider Boats
Center Console Boats
Cruiser Boats
Cuddy Cabin Boats
Deckboats
Fishing Boats
Fish and Ski Boats
Houseboats
Jet Boats
Jon Boats
Pontoon Boats
Powerboats
PWC Forum
Ski Boats
New Boats
Used Boats

Boat Manufacturers
Boats 250+ Manufacturers
Bayliner Boats
Sea Ray Boats
Zodiac Boats



Outboards

Power Heads

Lower Units

Propellers

Inflatable Boats

Boat Manuals

Engine Parts

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:21 PM.