Keep the Salt Off
Wash with soap and water, then rinse thoroughly. Salt crystallization accelerates pitting and oxidation.
Structural Preservation: The Atlantic Towers Standard
Engineered to defend the structural integrity of marine-grade aluminum. These maintenance protocols keep your finish cleaner, brighter, and protected for the long run.
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The Golden Rules of Maintenance
These rules apply to windshields, salon windows, rails, bridge ladders, and all other exposed aluminum.
Non-Abrasive Cleaning
Do not use wire brushes or heavy scouring pads. Use mild soap and a soft foam mitt.
Protective Sealing
Use Woody Wax every month or two or three. Apply with a cotton glove for a clean, even finish.
Standard Operating Procedure
Monthly Care Protocol
Thorough Freshwater Rinse
Remove loose particulate and salt spray with high-volume, low-pressure freshwater.
Mild Soap Wash
Use mild maritime soap with a soft foam mitt. Focus on welds and mounting joints.
Chemical Sealing
Apply Woody Wax or Aluma Guard, then wipe down with microfiber.
Woody Wax
Long-term corrosion inhibitor.
Technical Grade
Approved for anodized finish care.
Aluma Guard
UV and salt spray barrier.
pH Neutral Soap
Gentle on material integrity.
Restoration Engineering
If corrosion has started, the underlying aluminum is often still sound beneath the dull gray oxidation layer. Use this recovery sequence.
For severe pitting, use strips of 600 then 1200 grit sandpaper in a shoe-shine motion around the pipes.
Apply rubbing compound to remove sanding marks and restore initial luster.
Hand-polish with Flitz Metal Polish for a mirror-grade finish.
Immediately seal with heavy wax to reduce rapid re-oxidation.
Component-Specific Care
Precision maintenance for specialized hardware.
Mounting Bases
Inspect for bolt tension and salt accumulation beneath the base plates. Wash thoroughly to prevent hidden corrosion.
Outrigger Poles
Retract and clean internal segments, including the butt of the pole and inside the base. Apply a light coating of dry silicone spray.
Overhead Carlines
Often neglected; check these aluminum beams supporting the hardtop for bird droppings and industrial fallout that can etch the finish over time.
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