2007-10-30 18:03:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
14 ft aluminum fishing boat, i just want to get rid of the erode look i want it looking new any ideas would be much appreciated
2007-10-30 18:43:29 · update #1
I wouldn't if I were you! Acid can dissolve aluminum in a short while!
2007-10-31 00:38:59 · answer #1 · answered by MR. T. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muriatic Acid Cleaning Aluminum
2016-11-04 12:26:01 · answer #2 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local heat and air supplier and ask for Coil cleaner. It's called Alumaclean or something like that. Mix it as directed in a plastic pump sprayer and spray from bottom up. Rinse with plenty of water. The aluminum will have a white color to it for a while but will return back to the reg look.
2007-10-31 06:36:51 · answer #3 · answered by lakerunner696 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you cannot not, it will ruin it, i would not even use muratic acid which is much weaker, i use that on fiberglass though, they sell a ton of stuff for alum, you can even get a etching solution, to prep it for paint, but it will dull the alum so do not use it if you are not going to prime and paint it. I know stirling makes stuff i believe west marine has cheaper stuff too.
2007-10-31 06:26:45 · answer #4 · answered by sevenout7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out this post on Meguiars.com and another on eboating.com. Stay away from the acid, it's like using a hammer to push in a thumb tack!
2007-11-02 08:20:03 · answer #5 · answered by kreech24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acid of any kind will eat Or etch aluminum>
2007-10-31 06:49:31 · answer #6 · answered by 45 auto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don’t hurt the aluminum. Use nothing stronger than beach. It’s just a canoe.
2007-10-30 18:13:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yer scarin me dude!! just use some aluminum wheel cleaner it's way cheaper than a new boat!
2007-10-31 07:29:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go to a Caravan dealer and get some cleaner and polish.Most caravans nowadays have aluminium bodies
2007-10-30 22:05:34 · answer #9 · answered by kenny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it's badly corroded your best solution is to sand it smooth, apply a good metal primer and a finish coat. be sure to use marine grade paint.
2007-10-31 01:39:28 · answer #10 · answered by windybrr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋