What to clean an Aluminum Trailer with?
10-27-2013, 08:46 AM
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Hey Guys,
Just this past season I bought an Aluminum I-beam trailer for the scout... While it was new, it looked like it sat in the yard for a month or two before I bought it... Since then I peeled off the stupid "Yacht Club" decals and dunked it a few times in fresh water. It is still noticeable where the decals were. Is there anything I can use go get the aluminum back to somewhat original state? I thought about using a product called "Toon Bright" thats used to clean aluminum boats. I am trying to stay away from pulling out the buffing compounds........... Any suggestions..?
Just this past season I bought an Aluminum I-beam trailer for the scout... While it was new, it looked like it sat in the yard for a month or two before I bought it... Since then I peeled off the stupid "Yacht Club" decals and dunked it a few times in fresh water. It is still noticeable where the decals were. Is there anything I can use go get the aluminum back to somewhat original state? I thought about using a product called "Toon Bright" thats used to clean aluminum boats. I am trying to stay away from pulling out the buffing compounds........... Any suggestions..?
10-27-2013, 10:07 AM
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10-27-2013, 10:34 AM
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If you use conventional steel wool, don't ever go near salt water with the trailer again. Small traces of steel will wind up imbedded in the aluminum forever. Scotchbrite or bronze wool are OK.
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10-27-2013, 10:24 PM
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Thanks guys for all the responses! I think I have a good idea on what I need to do. Due to C_spray's comment, I will probably go the green scrubby route... Who knows, just may go with the high polished look if time permits....
Thanks!
Jr.
Thanks!
Jr.
