Is there a product you can buy to get the oxidation off of aluminum?? I have a aluminum horse trailer and a aluminum sled bed trailer. I know you can take them and get them acid washed but was wondering what other options there were? thanks...
How to clean aluminum on trailers?????
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Acid washing is the best thing I've heard of. There are some other methods but they require lots of elbo grease and they dont seem to do as good of a job acid washing. I have some acid wash that we bought from Featherlite and it works awsome. You just have to do a little bit at at time and work with small areas like 4' x 4' and use lots of water. There are simple instructions and you can get a bunch of washes out of a jug of it. You can probably do it in your driveway if you want to. I'm sure I could ship you some if you want to try it yourself.
My phone number is 307-235-6685, my name is Olie.
Hope that helps.
My phone number is 307-235-6685, my name is Olie.
Hope that helps.
Tool Box / Coated
I have a nice Weathergaurd toolbox in my CrewCab bed. It has a spot about 3 inches in dia where apparently the coating came off. the rest is very shiney.
Is this a coating , how do I fix it ?
I have a nice Weathergaurd toolbox in my CrewCab bed. It has a spot about 3 inches in dia where apparently the coating came off. the rest is very shiney.
Is this a coating , how do I fix it ?
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Acid wash
I just bought 1 gal of acid from CARQEST auto parts. Used on my alu wheels. worked great.
I just bought 1 gal of acid from CARQEST auto parts. Used on my alu wheels. worked great.
acid wash is the only way if you need to do a bunch.
I do stock trailers, wheels, our semi's, and horse trailers with it. except i come back with a buffer and sealant makes it look good and last a long time with out having to come back and do it again.
I do stock trailers, wheels, our semi's, and horse trailers with it. except i come back with a buffer and sealant makes it look good and last a long time with out having to come back and do it again.
it should be clear coated. not quite sure how you would fix it, since if i have anything coated like that i strip it down and go from there with stuff like that.
Tell me more.By using the acid did you still have to polish the rims afterwards.
yes because the acid cleans so well it leaves a dull but shiny look. not the mirror finish you get after you polish your azz off.
What type of buffing compound works best and then what do you seal it with.THKS
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acid wash is the only way. i got 5 gals at the local kenworth shop for $80 and nampa wanted $30 for a gallon. i use a weed sprayer with water and acid mix then spray it on just dont start at the top or you will get bad streaks that wont come out unless you mix a stronger batch. once washed polishing is easier.
