Best Way to clean anodized aluminum
10-26-2011, 09:55 AM
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Don't use anything abrasive.
I try to treat anodizing like paint, I use quick detailer to wipe it down and will protect it with wax.
You can also wash using regular car wash soap. Stay away from most wheel cleaners since many will react with the coating and potentially remove it.
I try to treat anodizing like paint, I use quick detailer to wipe it down and will protect it with wax.
You can also wash using regular car wash soap. Stay away from most wheel cleaners since many will react with the coating and potentially remove it.
10-26-2011, 10:55 AM
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No Problem.
Note that there are a select few wheel cleaners that can be used, you will need to look for compatibility to determine if its safe.
But if the wheels aren't that dirty just wash them with soap/water and wipe them dry. Also don't let hard water sit on anodized surfaces, like paint the minerals in hard water can be difficult to remove from anodized surfaces.
Note that there are a select few wheel cleaners that can be used, you will need to look for compatibility to determine if its safe.
But if the wheels aren't that dirty just wash them with soap/water and wipe them dry. Also don't let hard water sit on anodized surfaces, like paint the minerals in hard water can be difficult to remove from anodized surfaces.
12-25-2011, 04:59 PM
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Mine were ruined by a dealership it was in and they washed the car, sraying the wheels with some mystery cleaner in a bottle.
This link might help you but I never used anything but car soap and they looked great.
http://www.anodizing.org/FAQ/faq_cont2.html
This link might help you but I never used anything but car soap and they looked great.
http://www.anodizing.org/FAQ/faq_cont2.html
12-25-2011, 05:04 PM
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What are you trying to clean off the anodized aluminum?
In any case, you can't go wrong with Facto AT-30. Safe on all surfaces, espeically aluminum. I clean my anodized aluminum wheels and forks with it on my BMW motorcycle.
In any case, you can't go wrong with Facto AT-30. Safe on all surfaces, espeically aluminum. I clean my anodized aluminum wheels and forks with it on my BMW motorcycle.
