Aluminum Cleaner/polish

[Rob Robinson]

Thanks Leroy. If you're using Semichrome on your awning covers and they
shine up with no problems then I will certainly consider this product.
Thanks for the info.

On 20/08/06, Leroy Eckert wrote:
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>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Leroy Eckert
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2006 12:06 PM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Aluminum Cleaner/polish
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> 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.
>
> Oops, forgot to sign.
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>
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB40
> 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 >
> wrote:
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> > 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:
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> > 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
> >
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> >
> >
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> Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
> 94 WLWB
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Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
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