Aluminum boat hull polish

[FishOn]

Good day. I would like to get some help on polishing my Princecraft Amarok boat which has a bare aluminum bottom. I have read  that some polishes are not to be used on anodized aluminum. Most of the boats these days do use anodized aluminum on their hulls to my understanding. Last fall, the dealer used some chemical called Slimy Grimy  to remove heavy stained algae on my hull which lead to the (aluminum hull) to become somewhat white in colour. They use this product often with great results and I was told it does not damage the boat. I would like some help from the forum on how to restore that aluminum silver shine my boat had before.  Thank you

[Hack_Fisherman]

Can’t help you on a polishing compound suggestion but I’d suggest you look to doing a protective coating afterward or you will have to do it all over again. I recall a product called shark hide or something, might be worth looking into if you haven’t already

[smitty55]

Try this cleaner, I've heard nothing but good things about it. Power 1

http://www.atinsco.com/products.htm

Edited October 25, 2022 by smitty55

[irishfield]

Nobody is building boats from 2024 Anodized aluminum. The hull is most likely 5052-H36 or 6061-T6 and they're not anodized... but can be as an after process.

Edited October 25, 2022 by irishfield