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Cleaning Polished Aluminum Help

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Miner
Reg. Jul 2009
Posted 2012-06-19 7:32 PM (#144967)
Subject: Cleaning Polished Aluminum Help


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Location: Lake Mills, Iowa
We recently purchased a used trailer that has a lot of polished aluminum. I have tried the Mothers polish on it and it does not get the water spots off of it. Does anyone have any suggestions/experience on how to clean and protect polished aluminum?Thanks in advance for your help!Wendy
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gard
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2012-06-19 10:55 PM (#144976 - in reply to #144967)
Subject: RE: Cleaning Polished Aluminum Help


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You can start out with white vinegar in warm water. If that doesn't do the job, Mother's liquid metal polish and a headlight buffing wheel will lightly polish aluminum. If these fail, Nevr-Dull can help.

If you need to polish the aluminum to a high gloss, there are a few notable aircraft polishes that are commonly used; Cyclo Free Flite, Met-All and Rolite. With time and a randon orbit polishing system, the aluminum can be shined to a mirror finish. Other polishing systems include slow speed buffers, foam pads and various compounds.

If you have a Bison trailer, the finish is a clear coat over a stainless skin. If the coating is damaged by acid washing, scratches or abrasion, the affected stainless will tarnish and cannot be spot polished. The entire panel must be treated.   

There are many marine finishes that can be applied over the bare aluminum. They will slow the oxidation process, and protect the metal from stains. They also make the next clean up much easier, as more of the product is used.        



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Miner
Reg. Jul 2009
Posted 2012-06-20 7:24 PM (#145002 - in reply to #144967)
Subject: RE: Cleaning Polished Aluminum Help


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Location: Lake Mills, Iowa
Thank you Gard. I will try your suggestions. It is a Cimarron and I believe it does have a clear coat over the top of the finish. How do you know for sure?Wendy
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