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Old 06-12-2008, 02:21 PM   #1
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Default Polishing Aluminum Tubing

I needed a set of outriggers for my boat and could NOT afford 5 grand for new ones, so I've been watching e-bay for some that would suit my needs. Finally found them, got them for just over 1 grand. When I got them in they were pretty badly tarnished, I was kinda disappointed but not surprised. I tried everything...the stuff West Marine reccomended, Brasso for alum. even soft scrub...nothing worked very well at all.

I decided to try Corrosion Block. It worked better than anything else but was not the result I wanted. Just happened to have a 320 grit sanding sponge handy and tried it on a spot soaked in the C/B........WOW

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Don't get me wrong they don't look brand new, but they look 1000% better. and good enough for a 22 year old boat!!



This is all you need............

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Old 06-12-2008, 02:30 PM   #2
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Default RE: Polishing Aluminum Tubing

looks great....personally i'd of probably tried some never-dull and then waxed them
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Old 06-12-2008, 02:41 PM   #3
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Looks great Frank! Thanks for the tip
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Old 06-13-2008, 08:45 AM   #4
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now coat them with woody wax and you are set for the season...
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