Help me clean my new boat???
I purchased a 2008 Alumacraft Navigator from an older guy who had it in winter wrap all of last year on the coast. All the wiring works, engine works, and the hull looks good, but a lot of the accessories (light ports, seat bases) are heavily corroded. They are still firmly in place and work fine, just don’t look great.
What is the best thing to use to clean this level of mess on the aluminum and to remove the rust stains without affecting the carpet adhesive or the carpet itself?
I’ve seen vinegar and specialized marine cleaning products mentioned in the AI responses. I have a light electric pressure washer I could use. What actually works before I go buying a bunch of random cleaners, and at what point is it easier to replace the part. For instance the hatch compression latches I plan to just replace with something that fits in the same rough in hole.