can this product be used to polish my aluminum boat hull and if so how?
1389225
I would assume it would, Just need to find the correct polishing compound. Would use the black pad with a mild polish first, and if needed, then switch to buff majic. Pro-polish should help to resore the color and remove light oxidation.
1695615
Keep in mind, a factory finish can not be duplicated! All aluminum cleaners etch or bleach the surface. The issues of aluminum whiting can be reduced by how you reduce product with water (5/1 or 3/1 etc.). Add most important rinsing the foam activation off from top to bottom before foam bigins to dry. I highly recommend starting at 3/1, test on a blind area, rinse foam when it's still wet. Additionally, preperation, a good mix and having everything ready including enough product mixed consistently, unwanted areas covered and either a good garden nozzle or preferably a pressue washer ready for rising off foam before drying. Keep in mind, a factory finish can not be duplicated! All aluminum cleaners etch or bleach the surface. The issues of aluminum whiting can be reduced by how you reduce product with water (5/1 or 3/1 etc.). Add most important rinsing the foam activation off from top to bottom before foam bigins to dry. I highly recommend starting at 3/1, test on a blind area, rinse foam when it's still wet. Additionally, preperation, a good mix and having everything ready including enough product mixed consistently, unwanted areas covered and either a good garden nozzle or preferably a pressue washer ready... » Read More Keep in mind, a factory finish can not be duplicated! All aluminum cleaners etch or bleach the surface. The issues of aluminum whiting can be reduced by how you reduce product with water (5/1 or 3/1 etc.). Add most important rinsing the foam activation off from top to bottom before foam bigins to dry. I highly recommend starting at 3/1, test on a blind area, rinse foam when it's still wet. Additionally, preperation, a good mix and having everything ready including enough product mixed consistently, unwanted areas covered and either a good garden nozzle or preferably a pressue washer ready for rising off foam before drying. « Show Less
1793148
I would wax after using this product. This is the best hull cleaner I have ever used. It works quickly without scrubbing. Just apply and let stand for a couple of minutes and rinse. It removes all hull stains so I am sure it also removes any wax.
263416
From what I have read on their website, you would need to clean off all the paint to bare aluminum for it to be permanant. It works great on the bottom of my boat, but I was down to bare metal.
632431
Sand the aluminum and this stuff will bond to it. You should not have a problem.
657539
I repainted a few aluminum boats using this product. Rust-Oleum makes a etching primer that I used on the bare metal after stripping off old paint. I sprayed 2 coats Rust-Oleum etching primer followed by 1 coat of the Marine Metal Primer and then roll/tip 3 coats Rust-Oleum marine topcoat paint and it turns out great. You need an etching primer or zinc chromate primer on bare aluminum before any paint so the paint has something to adhere to. It's also important to get the primer on the bare aluminum soon after stripping the paint or the aluminum will oxidize. Follow instructions explicitly regarding application temperature, preparation and dry times between coats. I repainted a few aluminum boats using this product. Rust-Oleum makes a etching primer that I used on the bare metal after stripping off old paint. I sprayed 2 coats Rust-Oleum etching primer followed by 1 coat of the Marine Metal Primer and then roll/tip 3 coats Rust-Oleum marine topcoat paint and it turns out great. You need an etching primer or zinc chromate primer on bare aluminum before any paint so the paint has something to adhere to. It's also important to get the primer on the bare aluminum soon after stripping the paint or the aluminum will oxidize. Follow instructions explicitly... » Read More I repainted a few aluminum boats using this product. Rust-Oleum makes a etching primer that I used on the bare metal after stripping off old paint. I sprayed 2 coats Rust-Oleum etching primer followed by 1 coat of the Marine Metal Primer and then roll/tip 3 coats Rust-Oleum marine topcoat paint and it turns out great. You need an etching primer or zinc chromate primer on bare aluminum before any paint so the paint has something to adhere to. It's also important to get the primer on the bare aluminum soon after stripping the paint or the aluminum will oxidize. Follow instructions explicitly regarding application temperature, preparation and dry times between coats. « Show Less
1111182
I've only used it on my boat T tops.there aluminum and it's been a pretty good job on them. Never use that I'm bronze.
1132322
You would want to use it on a clean sanded surface only. No other product is necessary. That is our experience.
1451807
I don't believe it will work on aluminum. there is a product that does, but I don't the name. You might have to Google the product. Just type " aluminum black".
2225351
This stuff works great on our Cobalt hull. Our boat spends a few days in a fresh water lake and gets really scummy yellow. Just put it in a spray bottle (wear a mask and gloves) spray it on the hull in small increments scrub lightly with a sponge (mine is attached to a long handle) then hose off. It's like magic!
657543
No - If using on bare aluminum it will require wash down with a suitable solvent, then prime and use R/O above or below water line paint - 2 coats.
1426065
Remember never to dish wash exposed aluminum, the detergent will rust and dull the metal. What you can do is to polish it very well with some steel wool and soap. It should get back to its original shine.
1177876
I haven't used it to polish nickel, however Nickel is noted on the package as one of the metals it will polish.
1557820
Never tried it on aluminum. Works great on brass and stainless steel. Surfaces with an already polished finish should be the best option.
1236773
I am not sure, I am a jeweler and used thid for polishing wampum (quahog shells / hard clam shells) and it worked wonderfully for that purpose. Sorry, I am probably not much help.
1800876
no, don't think so. i'd get some fine grit (3000) sand paper to wet sand the area. like this stuff http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005RNGL9O/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1. then go rubbing compound, polish, etc.
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I think it would. This is the best product to refresh and give a good shine to your boat's Gelcoat