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russelltatedotcom
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 Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:00 pm Post subject: Cleaning Aluminium window trim |
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I had a search for previous posts on this topic but could not find anything?
I am replacing my windshield seals which are rotted away, but my aluminium trims whilst slightly pitted and tarnished are in good shape.
Is it possible to buff up the Aluminium to a near factory finish ( what processes did folks use?) or is that anodising or suchlike prohibits ever getting a good result. I’d love to hear some opinions 😀
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Bryan67
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| Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:30 pm Post subject: Re: Cleaning Aluminium window trim |
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Its anodized. So, it would have to be stripped then polished.
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KTPhil 
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| Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2023 9:36 am Post subject: Re: Cleaning Aluminium window trim |
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Light buffing (not cutting) may be enough, but if not, stripping and re-anodizing will be needed (if you can find a shop who will do it!). Bare aluminum will tarnish fast.
Anyone tried clear-coating bare aluminum successfully? I would expect it would peel quickly. |
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russelltatedotcom
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| Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2023 1:46 pm Post subject: Re: Cleaning Aluminium window trim |
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| Thanks guys you confirmed my suspicions:( |
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Bryan67
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| Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2023 6:41 pm Post subject: Re: Cleaning Aluminium window trim |
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Light buffing (not cutting) may be enough, but if not, stripping and re-anodizing will be needed (if you can find a shop who will do it!). Bare aluminum will tarnish fast.
Anyone tried clear-coating bare aluminum successfully? I would expect it would peel quickly. |
Bare aluminum will be fine by itself.
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KTPhil
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| Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2023 11:16 am Post subject: Re: Cleaning Aluminium window trim |
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| Bryan67 wrote: |
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Light buffing (not cutting) may be enough, but if not, stripping and re-anodizing will be needed (if you can find a shop who will do it!). Bare aluminum will tarnish fast.
Anyone tried clear-coating bare aluminum successfully? I would expect it would peel quickly. |
Bare aluminum will be fine by itself. |
Maybe in dry Fresno, but in other areas, particularly near a coastline, not so much. |
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Bryan67
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| Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2023 8:05 pm Post subject: Re: Cleaning Aluminium window trim |
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| KTPhil wrote: |
| Bryan67 wrote: |
| KTPhil wrote: |
Light buffing (not cutting) may be enough, but if not, stripping and re-anodizing will be needed (if you can find a shop who will do it!). Bare aluminum will tarnish fast.
Anyone tried clear-coating bare aluminum successfully? I would expect it would peel quickly. |
Bare aluminum will be fine by itself. |
Maybe in dry Fresno, but in other areas, particularly near a coastline, not so much. |
Does the Deluxe Bus trim hold up ok there? It`s not anodized.
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