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Aluminum Cleaner/polish - Leroy Eckert - 08-21-2006 01:03 Jerry: Selling isn't part of the current plan, but plans do have a way of changing. Thanks for the kind words. Leroy Eckert 1990 WB40 Niceville, FL ----- Original Message ----- From: Jerry To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2006 9:22 PM Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Aluminum Cleaner/polish Leroy, let me know when you put your coach up for sale. Jerry MS Gulf Coast Still Looking _____ From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Leroy Eckert Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2006 6:10 PM To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Aluminum Cleaner/polish Mike: I really don't have much time. I work, am rearing 2 grandchildren and ride in the bus as much as possible. However. I have a planned maintenance (cosmetic and physical) schedule that I follow. It took me a while to get my bus up to my standard. I do cosmetic work in a planned monthly sequence. I even wax the inside of all the bay doors. Example: I polish my wheels every two months whether they need it or not. That way they are always shiny. I takes me about one hour for 6 wheels. I wax the bus every 2 months using Turtle wax 2000 now F21. It takes me about 4 hours. The bus is always outside and is always shiny. I do cycle inspections of power centers and hoses looking for issues that may leave me walking. Doesn't take that much time. I guess I get that from my aircraft days. So far, it has worked for me ----Knock on wood. I am the perfect definition of anal when it comes to our vehicles. I absolutely hate it when it rains on the bus. I need to move to Death Valley. LOL.LOL>lol Leroy Eckert 1990WB40 Niceville, FL ----- Original Message ----- From: mbulriss To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2006 5:03 PM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Aluminum Cleaner/polish >"Leroy Eckert" > > Yes, I use Semichrome on all ..<snip>.. copper lines in the LP bay, >to clean and/or polish as necessary. Wow! And to think that my Harley riding buddies think I'm 'anal' when I polish the insides surfaces of the slash cut exhaust pipes on the bike! GI've got to admit Leroy, I have *never* contemplated polishing the copper lines in the LP bay. Now I *know* for sure that you have too much time on your hands!! Mike Bulriss 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan" San Antonio, TX --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert" > > > Rob: > Yes, I use Semichrome on all bright metal, chrome, aluminum , copper lines in the LP bay, to clean and/or polish as necessary. I've never really checked but believe my awning covers are anodized. They and the side moldings are in near perfect shape so I try to keep them that way. I do not use anything that would attack the finish. > > Years ago I was CFO of a company that anodized heat sinks for Bose and other electronic companies. I'm certain Jeff Miller is correct in saying some shiny parts are anodized on the coaches. I just cannot remember our electro-chemical anodizing process producing shiny metal. It looked more like the grill on the front of my 1990. Perhaps Jeff can help us here. Now that I'm interested again I'll do some testing on my bus and get back to you. I'll be at the bus next weekend. > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Rob Robinson > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups.com > Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2006 11:23 AM > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Aluminum Cleaner/polish > > > Leroy I see you use the Semichrome on your 'awning covers'. I'm not sure but > I think mine have some sort of anodized finish. Am I correct in this? I > would sure like to find something that would bring them back to a shinny > concition but don't want to make a mistake and use a wrong product on them. > Your thoughts would be appreciated. > > On 20/08/06, Leroy Eckert > > > > > > Bob: > > I have used Semichrome for years. I use it on my side moldings, awning > > covers, wheels, chrome bumpers, mirror housings and recently installed > > polished stainless steel. It keeps all of my stuff shiny. It will not polish > > the front or rear grill extrusion because they are anodized. > > > > I use power tools to cut the time. If you really want to get anal, check > > your polished aluminum work at night with a black light and look for white > > spots. If you have them, keep polishing until you don't. LOL>LOL No kidding, > > it works. > > > > Leroy Eckert > > 1990 WB40 > > Niceville, FL > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: one_dusty_hoot > > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 9:36 PM > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Aluminum Cleaner/polish > > > > What is a good product to restore the luster of > > what I believe to be, aluminum extrusions? The > > side molding, the awning shields, and the awning > > arms have a milky appearance, no luster. > > > > Mothers just laughs at it. I have on order some > > Simichrome that was mentioned earlier. Anything > > else? > > > > Bob Janes '87FC35 Greenville, SC > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > -- > Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson > 94 WLWB > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Aluminum Cleaner/polish - Leroy Eckert - 08-26-2006 06:37 Rob: I finally checked the metal on my coach. Side moldings, awning covers, and awning supports are bright anodized aluminum. The front and rear grill are matte anodized. All of my metal is in great shape. I do use Simichrome to clean watermarks/streaks etc. from the metal. Do the same on chrome. Leroy Eckert 1990 WB-40 Niceville, FL ----- Original Message ----- From: Rob Robinson To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2006 11:23 AM Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Aluminum Cleaner/polish Leroy I see you use the Semichrome on your 'awning covers'. I'm not sure but I think mine have some sort of anodized finish. Am I correct in this? I would sure like to find something that would bring them back to a shinny concition but don't want to make a mistake and use a wrong product on them. Your thoughts would be appreciated. On 20/08/06, Leroy Eckert > > > Bob: > I have used Semichrome for years. I use it on my side moldings, awning > covers, wheels, chrome bumpers, mirror housings and recently installed > polished stainless steel. It keeps all of my stuff shiny. It will not polish > the front or rear grill extrusion because they are anodized. > > I use power tools to cut the time. If you really want to get anal, check > your polished aluminum work at night with a black light and look for white > spots. If you have them, keep polishing until you don't. LOL>LOL No kidding, > it works. > > Leroy Eckert > 1990 WB40 > Niceville, FL > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: one_dusty_hoot > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 9:36 PM > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Aluminum Cleaner/polish > > What is a good product to restore the luster of > what I believe to be, aluminum extrusions? The > side molding, the awning shields, and the awning > arms have a milky appearance, no luster. > > Mothers just laughs at it. I have on order some > Simichrome that was mentioned earlier. Anything > else? > > Bob Janes '87FC35 Greenville, SC > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > -- Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson 94 WLWB [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Aluminum Cleaner/polish - Leroy Eckert - 08-26-2006 06:46 Ernie: It does a good job for me. Bob Janes is currently using it on his metal with good results. Leroy Eckert 1990 WB-40 Niceville, FL ----- Original Message ----- From: erniecarpet@... To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2006 9:24 AM Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Aluminum Cleaner/polish Leroy- will that polish work for the 80's coaches? We have the old style aluminum and mine needs help, for sure. Ernie-83pt40 in Montana with Brenda [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Aluminum Cleaner/polish - Rob Robinson - 08-26-2006 06:51 Thank you. I appreciate the first-hand information. On 26/08/06, Leroy Eckert > > Ernie: It does a good job for me. Bob Janes is currently using it on > his metal with good results. > > > Leroy Eckert > 1990 WB-40 > Niceville, FL > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: erniecarpet@... > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2006 9:24 AM > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Aluminum Cleaner/polish > > Leroy- will that polish work for the 80's coaches? We have the old style > aluminum and mine needs help, for sure. Ernie-83pt40 in Montana with > Brenda > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > -- Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson 94 WLWB [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Aluminum Cleaner/polish - David A. Scott - 08-26-2006 13:27 http://www.perfectpolish.com/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |