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  1. 27th June 2009, 03:53 PM #1
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    Aluminium cleaner

    Does anyone here, know of a chemical that does a realy good job of cleaning aluminium, like roof racks and bull bars, etc? I,ve got a roof rack with lots of black mould on it, and i need something strong to remove it.
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  2. 27th June 2009, 04:05 PM #2
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    Caustic soda will get rid of the problem... well it will get rid of the aluminium at least

    Seriously though have a look in one of the automotive parts places for a metal cleaner for Aluminium. These products have been tamed down a lot in the last 10 years though and so require a little more elbow grease than they did when they were nice and toxic.

    The other thing is if its just mould and bare aluminium, try Demestos and a scotch pad but only if the items aren't on the car as it may harm the paint work.
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  3. 27th June 2009, 04:17 PM #3
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    Koala Care products are very good.
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    Mixture of salt and vinegar is good, rub it on with a coarse cloth or Scotchbrite then hose it off.
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    Chemtech make good products
    Alubrite and Blitz are realy good aluminium cleaners
    get them at most auto stores
    Been using them for years, They keep my aluminium tipper nice and clean.
    Be shure to wear rubber gloves.... hard on the skin...
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    Soapy steel wool works awesome, and it's cheap
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