Aluminum Cleaner/polish

[Tom Warner]

On my 1985 PT 40 the side mouldings are anodized as are the covers
for the awnings. They are in perfect shape and require just a light
wax and buffing to keep them that way.

Tom Warner
Vernon Center,NY
1985 PT 40

At 01:08 PM 8/20/2006, you wrote:

>----- 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.
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>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.
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>Oops, forgot to sign.
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>Leroy Eckert
>1990 WB40
>Niceville, FL
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Rob Robinson
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2006 11:23 AM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Aluminum Cleaner/polish
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> 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.
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> 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
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> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: one_dusty_hoot
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 9:36 PM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Aluminum Cleaner/polish
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> > 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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