How to restore faded aluminum?
06-11-2006, 06:08 PM
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How to restore faded aluminum?
My Thule cargo carrier has been on my truck for several years now. Needless to say, a few years worth of the elements has taken it's toll on it. The aluminum appears faded and dull looking. Does anyone know of a product or a homemade brew that I could use to make this thing look new again? Now's the perfect time since I've got it off to have the roof rails painted. Thanks.
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06-11-2006, 06:14 PM
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Is it a clear coated aluminum? The clear coat usually yellows over the years and can corrode and get kind of flaky. You can get metal polish at any car parts place, or wal-mart ect. Just make sure it says safe on aluminum.
06-11-2006, 07:30 PM
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No, if that's the case then I don't believe that it's coated. It just appears to have faded and lost it's luster. I was curious if there's anyway to restore that luster, or has the sun just bleached it out permanently?
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06-11-2006, 07:47 PM
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As said by others all you have to do is get some aluminum polish and use a little elbow grease, It'll shine like new.
Only problem is after a while you'll have to do it all over again
Only problem is after a while you'll have to do it all over again
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Go to Wal-Mart and buy "Mothers" Aluminum polish. It's cheap and will make it like new. Just place a small amount of the paste on a rag and rub one section at a time.If it's really bad you may have to do it twice but it will look great! You will find this stuff in the car wax dept. with the rest of the great Mothers products. Mike
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Originally Posted by spaugh
my rims had a clear coat on them, now they have some left, looks like crap. what is the best way to remove the rest of the clear coat?
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