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how to clean aluminum

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by exhausted379, Aug 26, 2014.

  1. Aug 26, 2014 #1
    exhausted379

    exhausted379 Road Train Member

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    Just bought a used chain cabinet, and it really needs polishing. However, when I start to polish the rag turns black right away and when I wipe it off with another rag the area stays black. Really a lot of oxidation. What can I use to get the oxidation off and then polish it out. Rather not use acid if I can help it. Thanks for the help.
     
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  3. Aug 26, 2014 #2
    Lucar

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    Sand it

    CCA331 sand paper, sand it well, then buff it with a 5000+ rpm buffer and stone either green or preferably brown.
    Enjoy the luster.
     
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  4. Aug 26, 2014 #3
    poweronly910

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    There are alot of good videos on u tube and I agree definitely use a buffer do not try to hand polish
     
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  5. Aug 27, 2014 #4
    Semi Crazy

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    Gonna be fun if it's diamond plate!
     
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  7. Aug 27, 2014 #5
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    Rub Rub Rub
    The rag turning black is normal
     
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  8. Aug 27, 2014 #6
    Caterpillar Cowboy

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    Get ya some rouge and buffcutting wheels. Probably gonna need to be gone over in 3 or 4 stages if it's as bad as most used stuff. Then finish it by hand with the green Zephyr 40.
     
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  9. Aug 27, 2014 #7
    exhausted379

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    Sorry to say, it is.
     
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  10. Aug 27, 2014 #8
    exhausted379

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    I use zephyr40 on everything. Sure wish it would work on this project without all the other steps.
     
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