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Post by roadtripper on Jan 13, 2017 20:27:46 GMT -8
I have a nice large pile on the bench of j rail, awning rail, window trim, baggage doors, eyebrows and many interior parts...and no plastic. There must be info in here on what kind of elbow grease to use and other tips, if someone could point me there. Was kind of neat taking off things like the hand hold, light fixtures, etc. and seeing on the backs "made in Chicago" or a number of other places besides China. And the little faucet on the lav said "made in Italy". Gone are the days. Thanks.
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Post by msgoehring on Jan 13, 2017 21:54:56 GMT -8
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Post by roadtripper on Jan 14, 2017 7:27:17 GMT -8
Hey, thanks for the help. The links show some good and encouraging stuff. So plenty to do with the next round of bad weather headed this way next week. Guessing that acid is available down at the hardware store?
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Post by danrhodes on Jan 14, 2017 8:49:26 GMT -8
Hey, thanks for the help. The links show some good and encouraging stuff. So plenty to do with the next round of bad weather headed this way next week. Guessing that acid is available down at the hardware store? You can get at auto parts store to try. Usually called etching mag wheel cleaner but check the ingredients. I found 000 steel wool and elbow grease was more controllable and didn't really like the results I got with acids. My trick was to lightly polish, then use "magic wadding", then more steel wool, but I'm a particular type of masochist.  |
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Post by Ten on Jan 14, 2017 8:56:50 GMT -8
Here's another thread: vintagetrailertalk.freeforums.net/thread/5099/polishing-aluminum?page=1&scrollTo=48430I find that if you are polishing to achieve a mirror finish, you can use a coarser steel wool ("medium" or single-aught, perhaps double-aught) to start with, and it cleans faster. Polishing with polish and a buffing wheel takes it from there pretty well. If you want the matte finish, then starting with a coarser grade, and then going back over with a fine (four-aught) steel wool will leave a nice matte finish. |
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Post by bobhaven on Jan 19, 2017 8:30:36 GMT -8
I just finished my first attempt at cleaning/polishing a window off my camper. For what it's worth, I soaked it with aluminum mag cleaner, let it sit for a minute or two, scrubbed it off with fine steel wool, and followed up with Mother's Aluminum Polish and fine steel wool. It shined it all up pretty good, albeit with a fair amount of elbow grease.
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Post by mrmarty51 on Jan 19, 2017 8:42:02 GMT -8
I use apple cider vinegar for cleaning dirty carburators, takes off old paint and varnish from casoline too.
It might take a pretty large container to fit the trim pieces in though. LOL
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