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June 21, 2014, 08:20:35 PM
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What do you folks use to keep your aluminum looking new? I have to admit that I did not do a good job of maintaining the aluminum T-top on my 205, and now it has some surface corrosion, especially the upper portion of it. Now that I have a new tower for the flatback, I want to keep it looking new for as long as possible. So I'm interested to see what others have had success with...Woody's Wax? Shark Hide? Something else?
I applied a product called Opti-Coat on my truck a few years ago. It is a "permanent" coating that negates the need for waxing, and so far it seems to be working great. Water still beads up like it was just waxed. I may try applying it to the tower. I contacted the manufacturer, and although they have no experience with this type of application, they thought it would probably work fine. So what do you think? Has anyone tried Opti-Coat on their aluminum? Any recommendations?
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June 21, 2014, 09:15:28 PM
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On anodized aluminum, was happy with a pump spray product, Rupp Alumaguard. It goes on wet, eats corrosion. After you spray it on, polish/wipe it down...then spray a light coat on for protection. Lasts about a week, then hit it again. If you ever decide to go powdercoat....Woody Wax does a nice job.
The product you mention is interesting. My only thought is it sounds like a coating. If salt penetrates it....corrosion could spread rapidly between the coating and substrate. Same as the discussions we've had regarding treating/coating aluminum tanks.
Regardless....if you treat and maintain new aluminum as you're thinking, from the start...you'll minimize corrosion
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June 22, 2014, 08:53:57 AM
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Quote from: "gran398"
Lasts about a week, then hit it again.
I'm hoping to find something that lasts longer than a week!
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June 22, 2014, 09:09:57 AM
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Pretty much depends on how/where you keep it. The last one of mine that had anodized alum was bottom-painted and sat in the salt. It was a chore.
Miss D sits on a lift side-to a hard blowing SW salt-impregnated wind. Pretty much why we went with powdercoat wherever possible.
On a trailer in your yard...no salt 24/7
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Spent my teens cleaning marlin boats in the evenings in St. Thomas, VI after they returned to the docks. They used vinegar baths via sponge for regular salt/anti-corrosion treatment, then Collinites Aluminum Wax to polish and protect. I figure if it was good enough for a million dollar sportfish then it's good enough for me. However, that was two decades ago so there may be some better options now.
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June 22, 2014, 09:47:10 AM
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http://www.starclean.net
This stuff works great,a little goes a long way.
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June 23, 2014, 06:19:37 PM
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Polishing/buffing will give you the best overall long-term protection, as it seals the metal and prevents corrosion. Call Skip Banta at Tarheel Parts and he can help with buffing pads and abrasives - Skip is a great guy and really knows his stuff. Aluminum is easy to buff and looks great when done. Tell Skip I told ya to call and he might just give you a discount
(or maybe charge you more if he remembers some things
) Phone number is 800-322-1957.
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