I want to buff my aluminum boat..... can i use this as a buffer as well?
2032191
I would think it turns a little fast for a "buffer" but bare aluminum should be no problem. I would not try it over a paint or fiberglass haul. (I've never tried it as a buffer so it would be your call.)
1483791
If this doesn't, then there is probably nothing else out there that would and still be safe to use. This is good stuff, though you'll likely need to use an electric buffer to get a better finish.
632431
Sand the aluminum and this stuff will bond to it. You should not have a problem.
2198211
I am not going to represent myself as an expert but, I own a Marina that does a lot of restoration on painted and fiberglass boats. If you use this grinder for buffing you should only do it at the slowest speed usable. This machine is a chain saw of sorts and will get you in trouble fast. The speed is the only unknown by me. I would tell you a orbital polisher is your best bet.
385115
I have and it worked great. Patched a spot on aluminum boat over the rustoleum and apllied paint again to top coat it. No problems at all
657539
I repainted a few aluminum boats using this product. Rust-Oleum makes a etching primer that I used on the bare metal after stripping off old paint. I sprayed 2 coats Rust-Oleum etching primer followed by 1 coat of the Marine Metal Primer and then roll/tip 3 coats Rust-Oleum marine topcoat paint and it turns out great. You need an etching primer or zinc chromate primer on bare aluminum before any paint so the paint has something to adhere to. It's also important to get the primer on the bare aluminum soon after stripping the paint or the aluminum will oxidize. Follow instructions explicitly regarding application temperature, preparation and dry times between coats. I repainted a few aluminum boats using this product. Rust-Oleum makes a etching primer that I used on the bare metal after stripping off old paint. I sprayed 2 coats Rust-Oleum etching primer followed by 1 coat of the Marine Metal Primer and then roll/tip 3 coats Rust-Oleum marine topcoat paint and it turns out great. You need an etching primer or zinc chromate primer on bare aluminum before any paint so the paint has something to adhere to. It's also important to get the primer on the bare aluminum soon after stripping the paint or the aluminum will oxidize. Follow instructions explicitly... » Read More I repainted a few aluminum boats using this product. Rust-Oleum makes a etching primer that I used on the bare metal after stripping off old paint. I sprayed 2 coats Rust-Oleum etching primer followed by 1 coat of the Marine Metal Primer and then roll/tip 3 coats Rust-Oleum marine topcoat paint and it turns out great. You need an etching primer or zinc chromate primer on bare aluminum before any paint so the paint has something to adhere to. It's also important to get the primer on the bare aluminum soon after stripping the paint or the aluminum will oxidize. Follow instructions explicitly regarding application temperature, preparation and dry times between coats. « Show Less
59628
Check the weight of your carrier then the length if there's a large difference then yes, either lighter or heavier buffer would be in the works other wise no.
886912
I've used this buffer without any problems due to vibration. I guess it would depend on how long you use it. I do like the way it works. You don't need a lot of pressureand it won't "burn" the paint.
1940553
I don't think there's any problem using this product on aluminum, I have used it with great success and the product has come in contact with several differt metals including copper and brass without issues. Make sure if your using a scraper to scrape with somethingthat won't damage your aluminum.
1725215
I certainly dont see why not ....I would test the glue on a small spot and wait a little while to check for corrosion or color change ..but Im pretty sure you'll be ok !!!! Good idea by the way !!!
2065244
I use it for swamp cooler repair.It is very slick,but I think after application while still wet you could put sand on top ,and pat some into the epoxy before it cures.It already A very thick mixture,not sure what mixing sand in would do to the mixing,and curing process
173777
You can do Aluminum with this!!!! Most of these reviews do not know what the hell they are talking about. Is it an ideal Aluminum Welderer? NO! But, just because it is DC does not mean is can't do Aluminum. You will need to use Helium and clean the pieces immediately before welding. This is proven by the following vidhttp://youtu.be/H_DwA0vzKXI
1893468
if applied property to a clean surface, yes. But there are various other epoxys that are good too. Like MarineTex. But if you're talking about a Jon boat in fresh water, this will do the trick. I used it on a 6 ton ocean going vessel.
2124475
You probably can a bit, but I found the whole thing rather flimsy and it didn't last very long even when flat. I think the aluminum corroded through, water is a bit acidic here...
614322
Yes. I used it on my jon boat. Just etch the boat with muriatic acid and prime it first
656180
I use this on a 14 year fiberglass boat. the boat was either in the water or winter storage. it had quite a bit of oxidation on it. I bought a Makita buffer to buff out the boat. it was a lot of work. I am thinking I should have first got a very coarse grit buffing compound. one thing that worked well to get the grime off the boat was gel toilet bowl cleaner I bought at the dollar store. again with a project that old, I would get a very coarse buffing compound then perhaps followed up with this product. get on YouTube and see how they clean boats with this stuff, that's what I did. my project turned out the sort of okay with this product but it was a lot of work. I use this on a 14 year fiberglass boat. the boat was either in the water or winter storage. it had quite a bit of oxidation on it. I bought a Makita buffer to buff out the boat. it was a lot of work. I am thinking I should have first got a very coarse grit buffing compound. one thing that worked well to get the grime off the boat was gel toilet bowl cleaner I bought at the dollar store. again with a project that old, I would get a very coarse buffing compound then perhaps followed up with this product. get on YouTube and see how they clean boats with this stuff, that's what I did. my... » Read More I use this on a 14 year fiberglass boat. the boat was either in the water or winter storage. it had quite a bit of oxidation on it. I bought a Makita buffer to buff out the boat. it was a lot of work. I am thinking I should have first got a very coarse grit buffing compound. one thing that worked well to get the grime off the boat was gel toilet bowl cleaner I bought at the dollar store. again with a project that old, I would get a very coarse buffing compound then perhaps followed up with this product. get on YouTube and see how they clean boats with this stuff, that's what I did. my project turned out the sort of okay with this product but it was a lot of work. « Show Less
263416
From what I have read on their website, you would need to clean off all the paint to bare aluminum for it to be permanant. It works great on the bottom of my boat, but I was down to bare metal.