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Cleaning (oxidation and scratches) on an Aluminum Tower (2011 242S)

Nightmare

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Location
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Boat Make
Yamaha
Year
2011
Boat Model
Limited S
Boat Length
24
My bimini top finally arrived at Bert's, so I can't put off cleaning up the tower any longer.

I think the previous owner left the bimini up on the freeway. The fabric is destroyed and there are bent poles and scratches on the rear arm.

Tower 1.jpg

I picked up some Bar Keepers Friend and it cleaned up the grime but did nothing for the oxidation.

Tower 2.jpg

I've read that the tower may be anodized aluminum. I don't see any kind of plastic/clearcoat. Can I just get some 500ish grit sandpaper and polish off the problem areas?
 
I would try SOS pads in a small unseen area first
 
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