Aluminium Staining
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andy9eleven
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I'd try Autosol (though it might be a bit harsh) or Astonish pot and pan cleaner. You get it in the Poundshops. Great stuff for this sort of thing. And for cleaning uPvC window frames lol.
Oven & Cookware Cleaner - 500g
Oven & Cookware Cleaner - 500g
andy9eleven
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I've been cleaning all sorts of stuff with my tub of Cookware Cleaner. It is actually astonishing lol. The biggest surprise was the black neglected pvc door and window frames that came up like new and for removing sticky tape type residue from stuff without a second though. Also good for exhaust tips. I'd liken it to a tub of solidified brasso.
Big Pimp
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absolutely mate...Thanks Andy. "You get it in the pound shops" is music to my ears.
Just remembered about Stone Brite, I'll maybe try it first. @Big Pimp would it be safe enough/any use in this instance?
what i'd recommend though is cleaning the steps first with a bit of detergent - articulate or whatever you have to clean it first.
rinse well off, and on the already wet steps, pour some ultrabrite on, and brush with a soft paint brush. I would try it at a 50% strength first as i dont think you'd need it much stronger. rinse off and do not allow to dry in. repeat if necessary.
Big Pimp
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Same product mate, different name. Needed to keep with the 'ultra' theme of everything else in my car range and stone brite doesn't sound right!
I'd go a fair bit weaker than 50% dude
I have used it a fair bit on stuff that's non-critical in the looks dept and it will turn it milky white if left too long or rubbed too hard. It will remove the stuff though.
Alternatively, whip them off, bring them down and we can given them a brushed finish then send to get anodised so they stay good
andy9eleven
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@PeteMoore where can you get stuff anodised? I need some black window trims anodised but was under the belief it couldn't be done anymore since REACH legislation came into effect and anodising as a process couldn't comply.
You can get it done in Ards. Chemical Metals i think the place is called.
andy9eleven
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Thank you! Will look them up.
brendy
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I tried many things but failed as it seems the alu is coated and it happens beneath the coat so you can use plenty of chemicals and rub all you want but it wont come off.The side steps on the X5 have these little spot marks. Tar and glue remover takes a lot of it away but not completely. Is there anything that would banish all traces?
Big Pimp
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If what @brendy is saying is the case, just rub it down with a scotch brite pad or similar and leave it as a brushed aluminium effect, coat it in a good wax after and it'll be 100%
Will cost you nearly nothing too which given the amount of jokes about you being miserable I've seen will suit grand!
Will cost you nearly nothing too which given the amount of jokes about you being miserable I've seen will suit grand!
Daviddunlop83
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You can also try Brollie Aluminium finishers in Ballynahinch. He isn't hard to pay
andy9eleven
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Thanks @Daviddunlop83
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Stonebrite to the rescue again;
Mine are an embarrassment, where will I source stonebrite?
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Was this single or many applications? Do you leave it to dwell or scrub it? Car care is my least favourite pastime.
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