iboats - The #1 Store For Everything Boating
 
  #1  
Old November 24th, 2005, 05:08 PM
jim burford jim burford is offline
Cadet
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Memphis.Tn
Posts: 2
Default Cleaning aluminum windshield frame

How can I clean my windshield frame, I have tried several cleaners, for pontoon boats, but I still have dark tarnish in spots all over my windsield frame?
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old November 24th, 2005, 05:26 PM
dompie99 dompie99 is offline
Cadet
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Lachenaie Québec
Posts: 21
Default Re: Cleaning aluminum windshield frame

okI.m no espert BUT, a LIGHT buffer with a THICK pad with very fine ( grit 1000 or 2000) would be more than adequate to revive your Alu frame.<When you gata go, use Hydrostream, or DIE.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old November 25th, 2005, 05:14 AM
crazy charlie crazy charlie is offline
Captain
 
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 3,671
Default Re: Cleaning aluminum windshield frame

Try some Flitz or Noxon and a green scrubbie pad.This is assuming the frame is not on a new boat.Charlie
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old November 25th, 2005, 05:30 AM
jim burford jim burford is offline
Cadet
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Memphis.Tn
Posts: 2
Default Re: Cleaning aluminum windshield frame

It is a 1985 Sea Ray 255 Amberjack,the boat looks good but the windshield looks bad. Where can I find Flitz or Noxon.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old November 25th, 2005, 05:37 AM
crazy charlie crazy charlie is offline
Captain
 
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 3,671
Default Re: Cleaning aluminum windshield frame

Just try the scotchbrite pad first with some water.See how that works and finish it off with some brake fluid.Wear gloves because your fingers will turn black right away.Flitz is a marine store item and noxon or even barkeepers friend is a Walmart or Grocery store item.Charlie
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old November 25th, 2005, 05:38 AM
crazy charlie crazy charlie is offline
Captain
 
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 3,671
Default Re: Cleaning aluminum windshield frame

Just try the scotchbrite pad first with some water.See how that works and finish it off with some brake fluid.Wear gloves because your fingers will turn black right away.Flitz is a marine store item and noxon or even barkeepers friend is a Walmart or Grocery store item.Charlie
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old November 25th, 2005, 09:58 PM
Boatist's Avatar
Boatist Boatist is offline
Rear Admiral
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Sacramento, California
Posts: 4,026
Default Re: Cleaning aluminum windshield frame

I would not use Sandpaper as you will sand off all the anodizing and it will get worse and worse. West Marine sell several types of aluminum cleaners and polish. Probably also on this site. If it was WHITE RUST form saltwater damage I would suggest Almumium Jelly. http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cgi...&su bmit.y=14
__________________
Have some fun and enjoy the Great Outdoors.
Love to fish out of Bodega Bay, California.
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
Windshield frame? Steelhead2634 Boat Restoration and Building 2 April 18th, 2006 10:45 AM
Can I remove oxidation from aluminum windshield frame dmarkvid2 Boat Restoration and Building 12 January 15th, 2006 09:39 AM
?: polishing the aluminum windshield frame Dershman Boat Restoration and Building 10 September 9th, 2005 09:11 AM
Replacing the frame around my windshield? AntsGrady Boat Restoration and Building 6 August 3rd, 2005 06:10 PM
windshield frame lprace Boat Restoration and Building 6 June 27th, 2005 06:16 PM

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 10:22 PM.