What to clean an Aluminum Trailer with?
11-19-2013 | 09:16 PM
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Thanks for thinking of this thread. I am curious as to what they use.
11-19-2013 | 09:17 PM
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11-20-2013 | 10:51 AM
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He seemed pretty open to talking about it. I think it's a product that's used in the industrial space. If I owned a Myco, I'd probably call them up and ask what the name of the product was.
Sorry I don't remember the name. I don't own an aluminum trailer so I didn't make sure I remembered it.
Sorry I don't remember the name. I don't own an aluminum trailer so I didn't make sure I remembered it.
11-20-2013 | 11:13 AM
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Zing has always worked for me. It is what I use to remove lime deposits from my outdrive.
http://www.usboatsupplies.com/mm5/me...FcRi7AodOWsA3Q
http://www.usboatsupplies.com/mm5/me...FcRi7AodOWsA3Q
11-20-2013 | 12:08 PM
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One of the first posts was absolutely correct. go to a truck was and will look brand new!
If you go to any large truck shop you can get the chemical yourself. It is a pinkish colour and you mix it 50-50 with water. Spray it on and let it soak for a minute or two then rinse. I use it on my trailer and it works fabulous! It's the exact same chemical they use on the aluminum dump trucks that make them shiny again. The stuff costs about 28 bucks a bottle but mixed will make more than enough for a 45' trailer.
I also use this stuff on my rims and saddle tanks on my truck and they come out amazing!
If you go to any large truck shop you can get the chemical yourself. It is a pinkish colour and you mix it 50-50 with water. Spray it on and let it soak for a minute or two then rinse. I use it on my trailer and it works fabulous! It's the exact same chemical they use on the aluminum dump trucks that make them shiny again. The stuff costs about 28 bucks a bottle but mixed will make more than enough for a 45' trailer.
I also use this stuff on my rims and saddle tanks on my truck and they come out amazing!
11-20-2013 | 12:15 PM
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Flitz?
I used to use it on my aluminum Headers on a jet boat.
http://www.flitz.com/
http://www.flitz.com/aluminum-pre-clean/
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page...litz%20cleaner
I used to use it on my aluminum Headers on a jet boat.
http://www.flitz.com/
http://www.flitz.com/aluminum-pre-clean/
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page...litz%20cleaner
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11-20-2013 | 12:15 PM
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Sounds like Hydroflouric Acid. It will strip away aluminum and give you a nice shine. Just don't get it on you or breath in the fumes. It will be a trip to the hospital.
Highly corrosive. Be careful what else you get it on.
Highly corrosive. Be careful what else you get it on.
06-30-2017 | 02:11 PM
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Since it's been a while since this thread has been discussed, are they any new products you all have used. Would like something that is relatively easy like this product as i'm not expecting the "new" look with a spray on hose off. I know it does not last a long time. Thanks in advance. http://www.biokleen.com/aluminum-cleaner
07-01-2017 | 08:18 AM
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The only thing that I found good to use was Blue magic, a sock to apply with, Towel to wipe off, and a bunch of time/18 pack..... Comes out nice. I may try at it again this year.. Luckily its the trailer under the scout. I couldn't imagine doing a 41' trailer. I would go with a buffer then...
