How to refinish this wood and aluminum...


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My back door step could use some sprucing up but I'm not sure how to go about it.  I would imagine the wood pictured is treated and the metal is aluminum.  How would I go about resurfacing or finishing both these surfaces to get them to look some better?

The painted white part on the left is actually a different surface a couple inches below the unpainted wood step.

Thanks

 

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If that were pressure treated and older than about ten years, the aluminum would be severely pitted. You need a layer between aluminum and treated wood. Aluminum polishes nicely, and I’d put a knot-free, finish grade trim over that framing lumber. 
 

EDIT: Wait, is the knotty board the casing?

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