Cleaning an Aluminum Hull

[leebo95]

I am stripping down a aluminum boat and am wondering what would be a good product to brighten up the hull? Muratic Acid?
Thanks

 

[clarkbre]

Re: Cleaning an Aluminum Hull

I'm not sure what products work well for cleaning. However, I do know not to use Simple Green on aluminum. It quickens the oxidation process making the aluminum look terrible.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Cleaning an Aluminum Hull

Do not use muriatic acid on an aluminum hull. It reacts and will break down the aluminum.

This iboat member polished his hull http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=297724

 

[leebo95]

Re: Cleaning an Aluminum Hull

Thanks guys, I will order up some of the 3m polisher. I have about 2 hours of paint stripping left. and then some general clean up. I may just take it fishing this summer and complete the cleaning next spring.