Anyone know what the maintenance is on the shiney polished aluminum extrusions? How long do they stay shiney? Do they dull over time? If so, how quick?
Posted 2005-04-05 8:30 PM (#23478 - in reply to #23476) Subject: RE: Shiney aluminum siding/ extrusions
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Originally written by fasterhorses on 2005-04-05 7:49 PM
Anyone know what the maintenance is on the shiney polished aluminum extrusions? How long do they stay shiney? Do they dull over time? If so, how quick?
Hi and welcome.
My guess (no first hand experience or even 2nd hand tales) would be MORE maintenance, more work done more often. How much probably depends on your local climate and how bad you're willing to let it get.
I'm cheep (lazy too), I'll take the generic look. The hossies don't see it and if they did their reflection would probably spook 'em, something else I can do without (-:
Posted 2005-04-05 9:27 PM (#23484 - in reply to #23478) Subject: RE: Shiney aluminum siding/ extrusions
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The rest of the story is,.. I found a used trailer that is laid out almost exactly like what I am looking for, but,...it has the polished aluminum extrusions. I think that reflection of the hot Texas sun might be a little hot! I was thinking that if I bought it, the shine would dull pretty quick. Especially if I had it acid washed! Just wondering,........
Posted 2005-04-06 12:08 AM (#23487 - in reply to #23476) Subject: RE: Shiney aluminum siding/ extrusions
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I just got a LQ trailer with those extrusions.It had been sitting out some.I used some Cameo Aluminum Cleaner,found in household cleaning section,on a damp sponge,with absolutely NO pressure used.Just apply it to the aluminum and rinse.It is a powder and an abrasive,reason for 0 pressure to be used.But it works great.Also,you can use Blue Magic liquid polish found in automotive stores and section of WalMart,it needs more work though.EQ Solutions Red Kwik Wash II will keep the shine up once cleaned.
Posted 2005-04-06 1:32 AM (#23490 - in reply to #23484) Subject: RE: Shiney aluminum siding/ extrusions
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That nice shiney aluminium does get very hot from the sun. I would make sure it was out of reach from the horses and kids. It can get hot enough to leave a burn mark. I personally would not want the extra maintenance on my trailer. I would rather spend it riding.
Posted 2005-04-06 2:10 AM (#23493 - in reply to #23476) Subject: RE: Shiney aluminum siding/ extrusions
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a good point,both about the shine/heat and the upkeep.Having stuff that looks good sitting around the whole time,working on it,and meanwhile,your horses are in the pasture enjoying THEMSELVES,that's for sure.Point well taken! I'm going riding ASAP!
Shiney aluminum siding/ extrusions
