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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
14' 1976 Alumacraft
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<blockquote data-quote="Kismet" data-source="post: 417229" data-attributes="member: 8516"><p>Both Pappy and I, and probably many others, have used Brillo pads, or the generic equivalent, to scour tin boats. </p><p></p><p>I did it on the 1955 Model A listed in the thread below (There are pictures); Pappy did it to his Alumacraft R. Once you get the water and suds cutting into the initial oxidation, it becomes smooth and relatively easy. It takes time, of course, and my old arms felt like wet noodles when I was done, but it shined up the old boat very nicely. Of course, every nick and scar of its entire life could be seen, but it was SHINY. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Oxidation is a constant process, so you will need to keep after it if you want the shine to be maintained. I believe that there was a product called "Sharkhide," used for pontoons, to shield the metal from the atmosphere. I don't know anything about its quality and durability.</p><p></p><p>Best wishes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kismet, post: 417229, member: 8516"] Both Pappy and I, and probably many others, have used Brillo pads, or the generic equivalent, to scour tin boats. I did it on the 1955 Model A listed in the thread below (There are pictures); Pappy did it to his Alumacraft R. Once you get the water and suds cutting into the initial oxidation, it becomes smooth and relatively easy. It takes time, of course, and my old arms felt like wet noodles when I was done, but it shined up the old boat very nicely. Of course, every nick and scar of its entire life could be seen, but it was SHINY. :) [ATTACH type="full" alt="brillo cleaned hull 1955 Model A Alumacraft.jpg"]0[/ATTACH] Oxidation is a constant process, so you will need to keep after it if you want the shine to be maintained. I believe that there was a product called "Sharkhide," used for pontoons, to shield the metal from the atmosphere. I don't know anything about its quality and durability. Best wishes. [/QUOTE]
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