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-----What's the best way to clean off Aluminum Polish?
I have some aluminum parts that I buffed with brown tripoli buffing compound ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link] . It leaves a black, waxy residue that I'm having trouble removing. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Chris Kozlik- Chicago, Illinois, USA
2003
Well, you don't want to use any kind of caustic cleaner because that will etch the aluminum. And you don't want to use a solvent because that can remove the binders while leaving the abrasive grains behind. So I'd guess that a pressure washer is the best approach. You can get one suitable for casual use for under $100 these days.
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May 2, 2008
I've tried
Meguiar's Mag & Aluminum Polish
[affil link]. it comes in a small can if you open it, it should be a pink cream, just get a small rag and rub with some on it
won't streak or stain very good stuff
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