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buckwild058
Reg. May 2011
Posted 2011-05-03 12:41 PM (#133786)
Subject: acid washing trailer w/stripes


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Ok, so this sounds like a silly question - can a bare (not polished) aluminum trailer *with stripes* be acid washed? Any better/safer/easier suggestions?
Thanks!
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gard
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2011-05-03 3:04 PM (#133789 - in reply to #133786)
Subject: RE: acid washing trailer w/stripes


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Not sure what the "stripes" are. If they are painted or involve decals use a citrus wash, if your trailer is bare aluminum use an acid wash.
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buckwild058
Reg. May 2011
Posted 2011-05-03 5:15 PM (#133790 - in reply to #133789)
Subject: RE: acid washing trailer w/stripes


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Thanks for your reply. I should have specified - the stripes are decals. Looks like I need a citrus wash.
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crowleysridgegirl
Reg. Apr 2005
Posted 2011-05-06 1:33 PM (#133892 - in reply to #133789)
Subject: RE: acid washing trailer w/stripes


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Gard do you recommend a good citrus wash? Available at Auto Zone,O'Reilley's,etc?
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farmbabe
Reg. Nov 2003
Posted 2011-05-06 2:29 PM (#133894 - in reply to #133786)
Subject: RE: acid washing trailer w/stripes


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I have a Exiss that has graphics and I have used Zep-A-Lume as a wash with no damage to the graphics. It cleans up the trailer really nice...looks like new. Just don't use it on Stainless steel.
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gard
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2011-05-06 4:03 PM (#133897 - in reply to #133892)
Subject: RE: acid washing trailer w/stripes


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Originally written by crowleysridgegirl on 2011-05-06 2:33 PM

Gard do you recommend a good citrus wash? Available at Auto Zone,O'Reilley's,etc?

Most of the trailer owners of whom I am familiar, have their trailers acid or citrus washed at commercial truck stops. We have a few locally situated shops and you're usually in and out in a half an hour or so. If you consider the considerable amount of hand labour, for the application of products such as Streakmaster, the cost of a wash is a bargan and not out of line.

My trailers are white painted smooth skin over bare aluminum extruded siding. Each also has installed decals. I use a product from Walmart, their RV wash. It cleans, doesn't streak and involves no rubbing. Our two trailers don't look absolutely new, but considering they are both a decade old and are constantly exposed to the elements, they are quite presentable with little effort.

I don't know the particular names of industrial citrus washes. Awsome Orange costs $1 each, three or four in a bucket with water would probably clean a trailer. Tractor Supply has a few cleaners available, any painted surface can be cleaned with any automotive product.

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crowleysridgegirl
Reg. Apr 2005
Posted 2011-05-07 12:56 PM (#133904 - in reply to #133897)
Subject: RE: acid washing trailer w/stripes


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I am familiar with Awesome Orange and also the particular RV wash that you mentioned,thanks.

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