Well,
I have been doing a bit of experimenting. I am sure it is all well trodden territory,
but I just had to try. I know everyone says Nuvite or Rolite, I have have the Nuvite
selection, and setup. But on some inconspicuous areas I wanted to give some other
products a whirl. I came across a product called No.7 rubbing compound.. It comes in
regular and heavy. With a terry bonnet the stuff really seems to work for removal,
then go to the Nuvite product line/method.
On to another observation. It seems that not all aluminum is created equal. Buy that
I mean, some panels are just oxidized, and others are totally crusted, pitted and just
gnarly tough. Different batches that were mix and matched in the manufacturing just age
differently. Just an observation.
And another question, there are whiter drip lines that form where watter has run down
for years (like a line from each horizontal row of rivets). Like a calcium deposit line.
Use CLR on that?
Further, I did have one other polishing/exterior cleaning issue that I did not mention
before. Concrete spatter.
Of course that has to be removed before doing any polishing.
I found "Simply Clean" a concrete remover at the hardware store. As best I can tell it
is a base, and not an acid, as it leaves the hand slippery if you get in on them, and it
has a tangysweet taste (don't ask).
Here is a similar product. http://www.topoftheline.com/cement-concrete-remover-auto.html
As best I can tell it is a base, and not an acid, as it leaves the hand slippery if you get
in on them, and it has a tangysweet taste (don't ask).
Either way this Simple Clean product breaks down the cement to take it off without having to
scratch it off, and it does not etch or burn the aluminum (as best I can tell, at least.).
Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Marc