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    Cleaning Aluminum

    What is the best way to clean or restore a unpainted aluminum boat? Thanks Denny

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    Re: Cleaning Aluminum (skunkcar1)

    Not a 100% sure but you might try some spray on Mag Wheel cleaners.
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    Re: Cleaning Aluminum (Skeet'r89)

    I have used Mothers Aluminum polish with very good results. It does take some work rubbing it down. I use to do my old 14' aluminum boat this way. I stripped the paint off, because I was sick and tired of dinging the paint up. I did the aluminum polish once a year, followed by a coat of good wax.



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    Re: Cleaning Aluminum (ProcraftMike)

    I found by accident one afternoon that spray foam carpet cleaner works great to clean up everything from the top rails to getting the waterline mung off the hull. As a matter of fact I'll be doing just this this afternoon in prep for selling my old Tracker boat. I spray the hull with water then spray the cleaner on, let it set for a minute or two, then use a soft scrub to get all the junk off. Finally just rinse it off with the hose again. Good luck.

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    Re: Cleaning Aluminum (billybass)

    Thanks to everyone for the ideas. What works best is the Mag Wheel Cleaner. I don't think anything could work any better. Thanks Denny

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