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From: levy@ttrdc.UUCP (Daniel R. Levy)
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: Re: Splotchy aluminum parts!
Message-ID: <1184@ttrdc.UUCP>
Date: Sat, 6-Sep-86 23:24:42 EDT
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Posted: Sat Sep  6 23:24:42 1986
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In article <1226@utastro.UUCP>, fbr@utastro.UUCP (F. B. RAY) writes:
>In article <1170@drutx.UUCP>, car377@drutx.UUCP (RogersCA) writes:
>> Does anyone out there have a good method or
>> product for cleaning side covers and those
>> engine parts which are brushed or anodized
>> aluminum?  After some weathering, they seem 
>> to get splotchy looking, (like a peeling sun 
>> tan), and I'm afraid to use an abrasive for 
>> fear of ruining the finish.
>Simichrome polish does a good job on aluminum.  Also, there's a new
>German detergent out, handled by BMW dealers among others.

You might also try MET-ALL polish.  It puts a bright shine on aluminum,
even weathered, clouded aluminum (I tried some of it on a storm door,
though that wasn't what I got it for--the result was almost mirrorlike).
I applied it with a rag.
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