2nd Year Aluminum Brightening

FishyBuckSlayer · 07-23-2006, 08:10 PM

Hey folks, anyone know how best to brighten the hull on an aluminum boat? My father-in-law and I Sharkhided his NR last year and it stayed beautiful all season. Unfortunately, we burped some gas last year and it stripped the shark hide in a few places. These areas are now a little dull due to (I assume) oxidation.

What can we do to brighten the dull spots before applying another coat of shark hide?

FishyBuckSlayer · 07-23-2006, 08:15 PM

Skip my post and go to the SHARKHIDE post from t-birder

lucky2 · 07-25-2006, 05:46 AM

Commercial buffer with new foam pad and some super duty rubbing compound from your local auto paint shop will do the trick nicely! Aluminum will look like new

FishyBuckSlayer · 07-25-2006, 06:44 PM

Thanks, Lucky2

dubl_t · 08-05-2006, 10:16 AM

if you're just looking to "brighten" aluminum and not "shine" it, Napa has a spray for mag type truck wheels that really does the trick (removes oxidation).

lucky2 · 08-05-2006, 10:55 AM

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if you're just looking to "brighten" aluminum and not "shine" it, Napa has a spray for mag type truck wheels that really does the trick (removes oxidation).

Good tip! I'll have to try it!