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RideAPaint
Reg. Oct 2005
Posted 2006-04-20 10:55 PM (#40765)
Subject: Aluminum skin trailer question



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Here's one for the experts out there. We have a brushed Aluminum skin trailer. We are trying to clean it up and make it shine again. The mfg. suggested using WD40, and it works fine, but only lasts for about a week.

#1. Does anyone know of a product that will last?

#2. Fiberglass roof, white chalky stuff runs down the sides after a rain. What can I clean that with?

Thanks in advance.

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iCE CRM
Reg. Jan 2005
Posted 2006-04-21 8:03 AM (#40774 - in reply to #40765)
Subject: RE: Aluminum skin trailer question


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Have it acid washed and keep it in the barn. Wax the roof . The acid wash should last about a year. But I'm not an expert just a novice.
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terri s
Reg. Sep 2005
Posted 2006-04-21 9:21 AM (#40778 - in reply to #40765)
Subject: RE: Aluminum skin trailer question


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Maybe check with a boat retailer to see what they suggest for the fiberglass part.
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Dunoir
Reg. Sep 2005
Posted 2006-04-21 2:44 PM (#40798 - in reply to #40765)
Subject: RE: Aluminum skin trailer question


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My trailer is a fiberglass composite trailer and I use a liquid wax that comes in an orange bottle - the name escapes me, but it's what the manufacturer recomened.  When ever I wax it, the mirror coating reappears and this is a '97 trailer that has been outside in Fla the whole time.  This product works great.
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paintthatain't
Reg. May 2005
Posted 2006-04-21 9:53 PM (#40810 - in reply to #40798)
Subject: RE: Aluminum skin trailer question



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I have a gelcoat trailer too. If you get a chance to find what brand the magic orange bottle is I'd love to know.

Thanks, CS 

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daveg48
Reg. Aug 2004
Posted 2006-04-22 8:13 AM (#40815 - in reply to #40765)
Subject: RE: Aluminum skin trailer question


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EQ Solutions have several products that will fix you right up. Do a search. I have used the blue and red solutions to acidize my trailer.  I have the brighter solutions used for maintenance but have not used them yet. This stuff is safe and easy to use.
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ltruly
Reg. Mar 2006
Posted 2006-04-24 12:08 AM (#40857 - in reply to #40765)
Subject: RE: Aluminum skin trailer question


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The Exiss dealer recom for me to use SOS Pads (damp)  and rub with the grain on the alum.  It works really good, but just did it, so do not know how well it will last. 
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