Star brite Ultimate Aluminum Cleaner & Restorer - 64 oz

Why you'll want it

• Bring back the shine. It is made to clean and restore stained or dull aluminum. Spread it on, let it work for a few minutes, then rinse with fresh water.
• Made for unpainted aluminum. It is formulated for unpainted aluminum, such as pontoon boats, jon boats and canoes. The maker also lists outdoor aluminum furniture and vintage aluminum bicycles.
• Easy to spray on. The 64 fl. oz. bottle comes with a sprayer. You can then scrub the area with a brush or scrub pad.
• A good fall job before storage. Fall is a good time to clean up aluminum before the boat goes into winter storage. For older boats, the maker suggests this cleaner followed by its polish as Step 2.

What it is

Star brite Ultimate Aluminum Cleaner & Restorer is a liquid cleaner made by Star brite for unpainted aluminum. It comes in a 64 fl. oz. bottle with a sprayer. The record says it lifts oxidation and stains, leaving hulls and trim brighter.

How to use it

1. Start at the bottom of the area and work up. This helps avoid drip marks.
2. Apply it generously to the aluminum surface.
3. Scrub it across the area with a brush or scrub pad.
4. Let it work for 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water.
6. For stubborn stains, apply it a second time and scrub with a stiff brush or scrub pad.
7. Do not let it dry on the surface. Rinse any spill on trailers or stainless steel right away.
8. Make sure the cap is tight before you transport it.

What else the job needs

Pairs well with an aluminum polish from the same maker. The record uses that polish as Step 2 for older boats and says it helps remove white oxidation marks. For painted aluminum, the record recommends a different hull cleaner from the same maker.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.