Aluminum Cleaner/polish

[Leroy Eckert]

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" wrote:
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> 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"
wrote:
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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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> ----- 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
> >
> > ----- 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
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> Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
> 94 WLWB
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