"Acid shower"

Discussion in 'Metal Boat Building' started by Ufling, Jan 29, 2010.

  1. Ufling
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    Ufling Junior Member

    I have read that some aluminum boatbuilding companies give their boats an acid shower to remove all of the smoke and unsightly residue left during the welding process. Does any one know the acid solution?
    Thanks!
    Uffe "Ufling" Nielsen
     
    Ufling, Jan 29, 2010
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  2. mark775

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    Probably alumabrite (a brand) Look at how the boat looks ON SOMEBODY ELSE"S BOAT before doing this. Any acid will brighten aluminum (not make it shinier - brighten.) good luck
     
    mark775, Jan 29, 2010
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  3. gonzo
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    gonzo Senior Member

    There are different acid solutions for aluminum. They all etch it by taking the oxidation off. I don't thing that the smoke or slag will come off with acid easily. That means that the aluminum will be corroded before it gets cleaned. A low PH detergent cleaner may work better.
     
    gonzo, Jan 29, 2010
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