Cleaning aluminum boats

495v · #1 February 27th, 2002, 12:22 PM

I'm not sure if it's safe on aluminum but CLR works great on oxidation.

Boat_Boy! · #2 February 27th, 2002, 12:24 PM

My 16ft Aroliner has been sitting outside for most of it's 35 years, and now it's horribly oxidized. I'd like to get it back to it's original shining beauty, showing off it's spun aluminum finish. Any ideas?

DJ · #3 February 27th, 2002, 12:44 PM

I know this sounds stupid but, corn starch solution with water (make a paste) and a buffing wheel.

No chemical smells and it's enviro. safe. It might make you hungry.

marcmccain · #4 February 27th, 2002, 01:08 PM

Take a look at the attached web site. Good site for folks like us who own aluminum boats.

http://pagebiz.com/bds/aluminum/repair.html