Pitted aluminum boom

[sailnoproblem]

The boom on my 34C Tartan is pitted (she is a bit old, 1970). I don't expect it to look new, but would like to clean her a bit.
I removed and replaced all the slotted fasteners with new Philips head, on the end cap and the cleats.
To remove the fasteners I used PB, which of course stained the aluminum. I used acetone to clean.
In the past I have used Boeing shield, and Aluma Guard from Rupp. (Outrigger mfg.) Just wondering if there is something new or better?
I don't want to use a 3M pad, or steel wool, am not to found of the results, of the work.

Sail on sail on sailor.

 

[heart of gold]

Well, I am just completing this project with my mast and boom. I chose to strip all of the stuff off then sanded to bare metal where there was any corrosion and repainted it with a 2 part urethane from a company called Endura. Because aluminum oxidizes so quickly you have to follow the paint companies method to the letter if you want good results. This paint is similar to Perfection by Interlux. When I reinstalled the fittings I gave every point of stainless aluminum contact a good coating of Lanacote to prevent future corrosion.

 

[sailnoproblem]

Thanks for the info. That is a big project that I have planed for next winter. The boat was kept in the water thru the winter this year and last. (A few battle scars from Sandy)
Regards,
Sail on sail on sailor