Raw aluminium oxidation

[Chuck]

I have grab rails and rod holders etc... I want to prevent oxidation on.

Anyone have a process and protectant that would last a few seasons between applications? Preperation, brush on or spray on.

 

[seabeyond]

Sharkhide works. It does get warn off in high touch areas but it only takes a couple minutes to re apply on a small area like rocket launchers. I do these once a season

 

[Aquaholic]

Sharkhide works. It does get warn off in high touch areas but it only takes a couple minutes to re apply on a small area like rocket launchers. I do these once a season

Do you have to acid wash it first?

 

[wdlfbio]

Sharkhide. Prep makes a difference. If your stuff is ugly, it will stay ugly. If you clean it up first, it’ll stay pretty. YouTube has some decent videos.

Woody Wax works well too.

 

[seabeyond]

Do you have to acid wash it first?

I didn't but it was in good shape when I applied it. It's held up good. In areas of high use you will have to apply more often (like where a bumper rubs for instance).

 

[abl]

Get them hard anodized. Never have to worry about corrosion

 

[Alex_c]

Get them hard anodized. Never have to worry about corrosion

Surf-tech quoted me $85 minimum charge. Doubt it would cost much to do everything.

 

[bryce]

Sharkhide works. It does get warn off in high touch areas but it only takes a couple minutes to re apply on a small area like rocket launchers. I do these once a season

This makes me think I should do it I have a couple cases of nyalic (similar product) how does it show up that it’s wearing off? Bubbling? Or does it look like lifting clearcoat

 

[ryanonthevedder]

Shark skin. We did our boat when it was new and 15 years later you can see the spots we missed... Well worth the cost and effort.

 

[seabeyond]

This makes me think I should do it I have a couple cases of nyalic (similar product) how does it show up that it’s wearing off? Bubbling? Or does it look like lifting clearcoat

You don't notice till the aluminum starts to act as if it's bare....

 

[bryce]

You don't notice till the aluminum starts to act as if it's bare....

Thank you