Originally Posted by scippy (Post 3132643)

What would be a good method to bring back the luster to old aluminum - I mean, really make it shine! I just removed the teak inserts to the gunwale step pads and what's left is a very dull oxidized surface. Also, the teak inserts
(although intact) are very dark and dried out.......would sanding a couple of layers off bring it back? .......I really can't afford to lose too many layers since they're pretty worn to begin with.............................................. ..Thanks