maker shine or at least glow a little

[daveydoodle]

Have the 1987 alumicraft,aluminum hul 19ft., that i am bringing back to life, the boats original was a light grey. From years of neglect probobly not even washed, its lost its shine. Short of a new paint job, what can I clean her with & meyby wax. I tried a small area of a cleaner wax that I think took some of the color off on the rag but it did leave somewhat of a shine but not enough that I would do all the boat with in this fashion. Any suggestions on cleaners and/or waxes. Dave.

 

[sw33ttooth]

Re: maker shine or at least glow a little

hello, first off wax and all its glory never looks good on my boat i've done it differnt ways multiple times and it never seems to help any. few weeks ago i tried this stuff called " black magic protetor" i am pretty sure that is it. its in a spray bottle and its kind of like armor all, make sure the hull is clean of water marks and crap then apply with a towel or rag so far my boat is still smooth and shiny. every time i wax my boat i get blue paint coming off it, and it will look good for 15 -30 minuites then dry out and looks the same.

 

[daveydoodle]

Re: maker shine or at least glow a little

Hi, thought I replied but it didnt post-- my apoligies, Thought occured to me about using trisodium phosphate ( tsp) used it on alum. siding as a cleaner prior to painting and it turned out so well I didnt have to paint part of the house sooo--I think ill try a small portion on boat & see what happends. To clarify you used black magic protector with wax or take place of wax? Happend to recall where you got it?? Thanks, Dave