Thread: Aluminum boat cleaner suggestions

I’ve always used never dull polish on aluminum rims. Don’t know why it wouldn’t work for that. You can get it at auto zone. Good luck on the sell


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Star Brite makes an aluminum cleaner and aluminum polish specifically for what you are wanting to do, 3M and Meguair's do too.

Lots of home remedies and such out there with strong acids, but products like the Star Brite, 3M, and Meguiar's that are specific to your application are a little less dangerous and include some added protective ingredients/corrosion inhibitors.

Plenty of how-to videos on YouTube.

Check out this boat and the cleaner used.....

Duragloss 851 Aluminum Cleaner

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To all, many thanks for the info you've all provided, I knew some of you would help. Will look at all the suggestions, but man, (Bluegillhunter, your post), that boat looks like brand new using the Duragloss 851. I researched for local distributors and it said Advanced Auto parts had this stuff locally, but, as usual, they were Out of Stock. Guess Amazon is ALWAYS the way to go. We got 'Prime' so, no shipping charges. Will get a couple bottles of this stuff and hope it works as advertised.( Just spray it on, wash it off)

Let us know how it works.

Here's a good place to get it cheaper

Marine & RV Aluminum Cleaner and Brightener

BluegillHunter, I got the Durogloss 851 and tried in on one spot on my boat. Man, it cleans down to the BARE aluminum. Concerns me, because my boat (I think) had a polished surface and the area I cleaned (and it DID clean down to the bare aluminum) looks different from the adjacent area.(the cleaned area is more dull, but no oxidation, scuff marks) So, if I used this stuff, I'd probably have to go back and put in some time to polish or add a coating to get it shined back up. But, all I can say, this stuff cleans down to the bare aluminum with little or no effort, (Spray on, wait a couple minutes and wash off).

Originally Posted by perchjerker108

BluegillHunter, I got the Durogloss 851 and tried in on one spot on my boat. Man, it cleans down to the BARE aluminum. Concerns me, because my boat (I think) had a polished surface and the area I cleaned (and it DID clean down to the bare aluminum) looks different from the adjacent area.(the cleaned area is more dull, but no oxidation, scuff marks) So, if I used this stuff, I'd probably have to go back and put in some time to polish or add a coating to get it shined back up. But, all I can say, this stuff cleans down to the bare aluminum with little or no effort, (Spray on, wait a couple minutes and wash off).

Same here, makes me think there should be some kind of protectant over it. Does anyone use wax or something over this cleaned aluminum.
I'm thinking of looking for a auto clear coat for alum.