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Keeping aluminum looking nice with salty air.
I put some aluminum diamond plate in my bilge which I may regret, but so it is. I boat 95% fresh water but the air where I live is salty enough that the aluminum dulls out pretty quickly. I tried Mother’s paste but it really didn’t touch it. They’re panels that I glued down and mounted the rigging on so pulling it out to polish or anodize isn’t a practical option. Any tips to polish it back up and protect it? |
Look up Shark hide they cleaning and protecting products the stuff is awesome |
Originally Posted by Bajaorlando
(Post 4659944)
Look up Shark hide they cleaning and protecting products the stuff is awesome |
Flitz just came out with a spray on ceramic coat. I bought a bottle at boat show to try on my exhaust and stuff. Might be worth checking into
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I`ve had good luck with Ceramic coatings... I find it works better on metal and upholstery than paint actually.
Did my exhaust tips , they were MUCH easier to clean (had to reapply midseason) and the upholstery in the boat was just an easy wipe down instead of cleaning for 15 minutes with Mr. clean pads to get the white clean. I bet the professional products are even better (I couldn`t get anyone to sell them to me) . It is very easy to put on. Edit: Shark hide is a pain to put on, streaks and i`m not too impressed with it .. used it on my tabs and lowers and ceramic coatings blow it out of the water , pun intended |
Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL
(Post 4660074)
I`ve had good luck with Ceramic coatings... I find it works better on metal and upholstery than paint actually.
Did my exhaust tips , they were MUCH easier to clean (had to reapply midseason) and the upholstery in the boat was just an easy wipe down instead of cleaning for 15 minutes with Mr. clean pads to get the white clean. I bet the professional products are even better (I couldn`t get anyone to sell them to me) . It is very easy to put on. https://www.amazon.com/CarPro-Cquart...26DQN29D98FGMH Edit: Shark hide is a pain to put on, streaks and i`m not too impressed with it .. used it on my tabs and lowers and ceramic coatings blow it out of the water , pun intended |
Only protects....
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Paint it with Rustoleum. I swear the stuff holds up better than Interlux and Petit. I did an aluminum diamond plate step pad and it corroded, hit it with a wire brush and painted it with Rustoleum White and it looks like it was sprayed. When I redid my bilge I used some Interlux White and Petit epoxy White as well as Rustoleum. The Rustoleum white is by far whiter than the other two and it held up to water and oil better too. Go figure...
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sorry double post
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I think about the diamond plates and salt before put in the hull!
As i use boat in summer also in saltwater and so i have them powdercoated 3 times! First e poxie ground,silver and then clear powder at last! This will hold for years i hope as they not easy to take out again! Regards.Michael https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...c77b141217.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...9165f04a16.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...7f7969ecff.jpg |
I've used Shark Hide over polished aluminum on my trailer, and engine compartment.
It tends to put a cloudy haze over it and not shine as much. Was hoping something better would come available.. |
[QUOTE=Brembofreak;4660571]I think about the diamond plates and salt before put in the hull! As i use boat in summer also in saltwater and so i have them powdercoated 3 times! First e poxie ground,silver and then clear powder at last! This will hold for years i hope as they not easy to take out again! Regards.Michael very nice and tidy work! |
Do a google search also. Bunch of videos with products and remedies. Just an FYI. |
Anodizing the parts is the Best long term solution. Not a big variety of choices for color but by far most durable! Same electro plating found on a sailboat mast. Bright dipping is more colorful however not a thick. I also support Sharkhide products do work and are easy to apply.
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Shark hide is popular with pontoon boats, I would think it would work good for you as well
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For aluminium heads would sharkhide work |
Originally Posted by Crude Intentions
(Post 4659958)
Flitz just came out with a spray on ceramic coat. I bought a bottle at boat show to try on my exhaust and stuff. Might be worth checking into
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Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL
(Post 4660074)
I`ve had good luck with Ceramic coatings... I find it works better on metal and upholstery than paint actually.
Did my exhaust tips , they were MUCH easier to clean (had to reapply midseason) and the upholstery in the boat was just an easy wipe down instead of cleaning for 15 minutes with Mr. clean pads to get the white clean. I bet the professional products are even better (I couldn`t get anyone to sell them to me) . It is very easy to put on. https://www.amazon.com/CarPro-Cquart...26DQN29D98FGMH Edit: Shark hide is a pain to put on, streaks and i`m not too impressed with it .. used it on my tabs and lowers and ceramic coatings blow it out of the water , pun intended Keith |
know this thread is old, but for future searches... I've had really good luck using por-15 glisten clear.... I'm sure that there are others that would go on thick and you could use just slightly (ie 2-5% extra) catalyst with. I've used this on a number of things. a good example are the polished imcopowerflows on my little river / sound boat (brackish to salt). polished to high gloss, cleaned meticulously, acid treated and several heavy coats of glisten clear... They've been in service for 10 years now... and it's not uncommon for water to get splashed into boat, engine compartment, etc... They look pretty close to when I put them in there and have had all sorts of things spilled on them over time... note that I suspect that clear will yellow slightly in the sun over a period of years - but not much... (I wouldn't put it over white paint on a deck...)
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