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Big Jb TRX450
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:53 am Post subject: Cleaning Aluminium Reply with quote Back to top

Gday, recently bought a very tidy Hilux cab chassis, the car itself is spotless & so is the tray. The tray hasn't done much work by the looks of it & apart from carrying the Quads it won't do much. Its an ex fleet car & had vinyl logo's on it, even though they are gone you can see where they were so my question is how can I clean mill & anodised ally? I'm not looking to polish it or bling it, just to clean off some old grime n scuff marks

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PostPosted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:37 am Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Depends how deep the scuff marks are on milled alloy......
The active ingredient in tooth paste is the same as what the professional polishers use Josh.
Use it neat with soft cotton rags & rinse with water.

Dunno about cleaning/polishing anodised alloy.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:41 am Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Try Alibrite made by septone i think
 
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 7:42 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

rider 950 wrote:
Try Alibrite made by septone i think


That's good stuff! It's very strong, make sure you mix it right and don't leave it on to long, can harm the alloy. Used right it's great stuff. Oh and be careful with it on some plastics, makes them go white.
 
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 12:03 am Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Sand blast it with walnut shell grit.
I run a sandblasting business and use it on aluminum boats and engine parts.

I even blast cars with it.
The car resto guys love it as it is gentle but it doesn't leave white crap through cars like soda blasting.
 
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