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Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: replacement poles for Mills top

Posted by Paulmm on 02/10/09 - 7:46 PM

Fellas,
My Mills bimini top is in good shape, however the support poles are oxidized and look rough. Can you clean the poles or is there somewhere I can get replacement poles that fit this top. Hopefully someone has figured this out already. thanks

Paul

Posted by Joe Kriz on 02/10/09 - 9:51 PM

Paul,

Do you know if you have aluminum or stainless steel tubing?

I'm sure you can still buy most things from Mills but due to shipping it might make more sense just to take the pieces you want to replace to you local canvas shop and have them reproduced.

Posted by kamie on 02/11/09 - 5:35 AM

Try polishing with Fitz metal polish and see if that makes them look better.

Posted by MW on 02/12/09 - 1:00 AM

I use "Nevrdull" (automotive store).

Posted by Paulmm on 02/18/09 - 7:07 PM

Thanks for the feedback. The poles are aluminum and after some research, I've discovered there is no easy way to get the poles back to nice finish without some sanding and polishing. I ended up buying online a polishing formula that some guy makes for truckers to clean their aluminum rims that have miles of road grim. It's a slow process, but I guess with some things there is no easy fix.

PM