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Here’s one I did a couple years back. I used Zing hull cleaner. After the Zing does it’s work, I use SOS pads (don’t use the knock off brands) to buff off the white haze that’s left behind. Use plenty of water to lubricate the pad, and along with the SOS pads built in soap, it will bring back the original aluminum finish. A little Dawn dish soap on the pad can also be used. Hopefully your boat isn’t as dirty as this Mode F! If it is, it may take a few applications of Zing. Usually the Zing will clean up boats fast. Don’t be alarmed by the white coating after you rinse…. that’s where the SOS pads come in. See if you can find Zing in the gallon size jug. It’s a lot cheaper than buying several qt. bottles. This method will make the boat look very close to original, but without a mirror shine.

