Aluminum Jack Plate Cleaner

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05-17-2021, 02:56 PM
EDR

Aluminum Jack Plate Cleaner

What is the best cleaning product to clean the Atlas jack plates ?
05-17-2021, 04:11 PM
limit5bass

WD-40 ..........No joke it works pretty well.
05-17-2021, 04:20 PM
Lightning 6

Flitz metal polish.
05-17-2021, 04:58 PM
mrdeath

Eagle One etching mag wheel cleaner. Spray it on, let sit for a couple of minutes and hose off. My slidemaster looks brand new every time I use it.
05-17-2021, 04:59 PM
yandeltx

I used California custom metal polish and it turned out good. With a little more time and effort it would have really turned out great but good was good enough for me.
05-17-2021, 05:30 PM
WarEagle24

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrdeath

Eagle One etching mag wheel cleaner. Spray it on, let sit for a couple of minutes and hose off. My slidemaster looks brand new every time I use it.

I agree! :thumb up2:
05-17-2021, 05:35 PM
ecoast

cheap ap store alum wheel cleaner
05-17-2021, 06:42 PM
bassinloose

WD
05-17-2021, 11:46 PM
basserchamp

Eagle 1 ! can’t believe how good it works !...
05-18-2021, 07:54 AM
fly by night

Wenol in a tube is great, shines better than when new!!
05-18-2021, 09:40 AM
dean c

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrdeath

Eagle One etching mag wheel cleaner. Spray it on, let sit for a couple of minutes and hose off. My slidemaster looks brand new every time I use it.

How do you think it would work on a salt water aluminum trailer?
05-18-2021, 09:18 PM
mrdeath

Quote:

Originally Posted by dean c

How do you think it would work on a salt water aluminum trailer?

If it's bare, uncoated aluminum, it should work great. Try it in an inconspicuous spot and see.
05-19-2021, 09:09 AM
KYRANGERMAN

Mother's Mag and Aluminum Polish.

https://tse3.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.o...=0&w=300&h=300
05-19-2021, 09:13 AM
tracer1

Eagle One by far the best & easiest I've ever used. Use it on my Atlas jack plate & aluminum wheels. Spray on, let sit for 30 sec or a little more if you want, hose it off. That's about as simple as it gets. Makes my Atlas look new. Don't us it on painted aluminum, doesn't effect gelcoat.
05-19-2021, 10:57 AM
Kingwood 520

Is it okay if overspray gets on transom or Power Pole Brackets? Or, do you need to tape off these areas?
05-19-2021, 11:20 AM
Bassman Ia.

The use of any acid containing product should be hit with a soap solution before a rinse of cold water. The soap will Neutralize the acid.
05-20-2021, 12:54 PM
dean c

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrdeath

If it's bare, uncoated aluminum, it should work great. Try it in an inconspicuous spot and see.

Good question. I don’t know if it has a clear coat or other coating.
05-20-2021, 04:35 PM
Todd Driscoll

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Originally Posted by Lightning 6

Flitz metal polish.

This is what TH Marine recommends.
05-21-2021, 04:26 PM
jdwo2212

Meguires aluminum wheel polish. Spray it. Wait 15 seconds. Hose it off.
11-04-2022, 12:31 PM
Enduro67

Same question except for the TH Marine Atlas HD Black "Anodized??" model.

I had boat in water for two weeks straight on a trip this summer and it came out with a white oxidation look below the water line.
Ive tried several cleaners including vinegar and nothing works very well.
I have a email in to TH Marine but thought I would try here as well.
11-04-2022, 12:35 PM
ThomasD

Aluminum Brightener from NAPA. Spray it on and hose it off.
11-04-2022, 05:27 PM
Redngoo

Acid if you want a "white" look. Metal polish if you want a more "Shiney" look
11-09-2022, 06:11 AM
Todd Driscoll

Quote:

Originally Posted by Enduro67

Same question except for the TH Marine Atlas HD Black "Anodized??" model.

I had boat in water for two weeks straight on a trip this summer and it came out with a white oxidation look below the water line.
Ive tried several cleaners including vinegar and nothing works very well.
I have a email in to TH Marine but thought I would try here as well.

TH also recommends Flitz for the black Atlas plates. But, the frames have a lifetime warranty so if you have any fading you should contact Andrew at TH.
11-10-2022, 06:31 AM
Enduro67

Thanks for response Todd...
I had already reached out to TH Marine on their recommendations and Andrew replied (very quickly).
I'm switching over to the bare/polished aluminum plates.
The Lake we fish in Minnesota is tea colored and apparently reacted very quickly with their coating.
10-01-2023, 04:15 PM
jerzia

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Originally Posted by ThomasD

Aluminum Brightener from NAPA. Spray it on and hose it off.

I just bought some Friday for this exact purpose. Hope to get it done this week sometime.
10-01-2023, 09:54 PM
wackyjoe

Quote:

Originally Posted by Enduro67

Same question except for the TH Marine Atlas HD Black "Anodized??" model.

I had boat in water for two weeks straight on a trip this summer and it came out with a white oxidation look below the water line.
Ive tried several cleaners including vinegar and nothing works very well.
I have a email in to TH Marine but thought I would try here as well.

Try Lime-a-way cleans away the white scum and water spots
10-02-2023, 04:29 AM
XXXLTRP

Quote:

Originally Posted by Enduro67

Same question except for the TH Marine Atlas HD Black "Anodized??" model.

I had boat in water for two weeks straight on a trip this summer and it came out with a white oxidation look below the water line.
Ive tried several cleaners including vinegar and nothing works very well.
I have a email in to TH Marine but thought I would try here as well.

A CLP would be a good choice, It's what is used on anodized aluminum firearms for cleaning and protection.

https://www.amazon.com/Lucas-Oil-109.../dp/B01D06TNAI
10-02-2023, 05:18 PM
wmitch2

I use this on an Aluminum Bob's Hydro Jack plate and it works wonders !!

https://www.amazon.com/Bar-Keepers-F...284788&sr=8-44
10-02-2023, 05:29 PM
Mattclaire

Another vote for Flitz, it is reccomended by Grady White as well for the salt water environment

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