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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mbullen" data-source="post: 522421" data-attributes="member: 24594">I would suggest using a maroon Scotch-Brite pad to simply knock off the flakes.  What remains will most likely continue to remain.If you are considering a repaint, one can fix what flaked or go whole hog.Fixing what flaked is just a matter of hitting the bare aluminum with a self-etching primer and then choose your preferred method and product to fill it in.   If you want to paint over the old paint, too, the scuff pad will rough up the old paint enough to act as a default primer in those areas.If going whole hog, you need to strip the boat.  Lots of option here, too, but my preferred as of late has been Citri-Strip gel.  Apply liberally and cover with a plastic wrap for as long as the stripper wants to remain liquid and working - hours to overnight, even.  Once it begins to dry out, uncover and hit with a plastic scraper and a power wash.  Repeat as needed. If repainting, aluminum needs the self-etching primer for proper paint adhesion.  There a few self-priming products on the market for aluminum as well - mostly in drab jon boat/sportsman colors, though.Pic is of my standard Admiral.  Stripped and shot with a thinned Rustoleum + hardener.  The satin finish is done with aluminum wool.  [ATTACH=full]123854[/ATTACH]</blockquote>