The bottle also says don't use on polished aluminum. If you're looking to maintain the polished look, then following that is a good idea. If all you're looking to do is clean, then it's whatever floats your goat. A diesel tank and tool box probably doesn't need to be blinding on a sunny day. It just needs to work.
Yep worked great for this application. The goal was consistency, so it's not all splotchy not being super polished is ok. We've got a chrome polishing guy for that. I don't know of anything that will clean and polish without having to buff etc. But this did a great job all around
I have a Ram C/V (Grand Caravan with commercial floor) and the flooring is aluminum, and I would love to restore it to its former glory. Would probably have to leave it airing out for several days if the smell is as strong as it seems in the video.
Look up heavy metal polish by chemical guys we polish all our diamond plate with it and it works fast. After you clean with the brightener dry it off and heavy metal polish makes it chrome again in no time.
I used to use a product for whitening trailers and parts. I believe it was AC77, it would bleach great. Then I usually used mothers polish if the customer wanted the mirror finish. White as a sheet of paper or shiny as mirror. Looks like this stuff does ok. For flatbeds and coal haulers I used a pump spray bottle for mass application by the way.
That's very possible that it was clear coated what you'll probably have to do is finish removing all the clear coat and then have the box buffed This product in our opinion is limited on it's applications and we mostly use it just to unify the finish and get the oxidation off
Oh yea I bet it worked good on those. This is my first time and I’ve always heard the term “alumabrite” but found this at Napa and it seems to work just fine. I was surprised to be honest.
@@MattcoMetalWorks yeah believe that’s what it’s called. I’m about to tune in after work just saw you posted and thought I’d definitely say it does and it’s like magic as long as you don’t let it streak!
@@ElChapos Yea that's the key is it has to stay on just the right amount of time. I didn't streak as bad on the diamond plate but noticed it a little on the smooth aluminum
Yes I agree 100%. What iv'e found is it has it's place for certain applications, such as this fuel tank. You can spray this on and get a more uniform finish without having to do time intensive buffing and polishing.
DONT USE STEEL wire brushes or steel wool on aluminum…!!!! Dis-similar metals in contact with each other cause “ electrolysis”…aka corrosion.. If you need to “brush” aluminum… use brass brushes…or the fiber brush wheels.. Does anyone have experience with this stuff on motorcycles. I inherited my dads NEARLY IMMACULATE 2003 Harley Sportster… And I live near the Atlantic … so humidity and salt air are the enemies… Can this be SAFELY USED on a motorcycle engine? Will this ( overspray or splash)…damage/ harm the other parts of the bike… paint on tank and fenders… rubber… leather… plastics…? Comments from experienced craftspeople are highly appreciated Thx
The bottle also says don't use on polished aluminum. If you're looking to maintain the polished look, then following that is a good idea. If all you're looking to do is clean, then it's whatever floats your goat. A diesel tank and tool box probably doesn't need to be blinding on a sunny day. It just needs to work.
Yep worked great for this application. The goal was consistency, so it's not all splotchy not being super polished is ok. We've got a chrome polishing guy for that. I don't know of anything that will clean and polish without having to buff etc. But this did a great job all around
I have a Ram C/V (Grand Caravan with commercial floor) and the flooring is aluminum, and I would love to restore it to its former glory.
Would probably have to leave it airing out for several days if the smell is as strong as it seems in the video.
It’s not actually that bad. Nothing like muratic acid or anything. Just do it outside in fresh air and you’ll be fine.
A man that’s proud of what he has! Respect friend.
As it should be.
Look up heavy metal polish by chemical guys we polish all our diamond plate with it and it works fast. After you clean with the brightener dry it off and heavy metal polish makes it chrome again in no time.
will have to check that out, thanks for the tip
I used to use a product for whitening trailers and parts. I believe it was AC77, it would bleach great. Then I usually used mothers polish if the customer wanted the mirror finish. White as a sheet of paper or shiny as mirror. Looks like this stuff does ok. For flatbeds and coal haulers I used a pump spray bottle for mass application by the way.
I have old, diamondplate tool boxes. There appears to be some sort of clearcoat finish that is peeling off. What then, please? Thanks! Great video!
That's very possible that it was clear coated what you'll probably have to do is finish removing all the clear coat and then have the box buffed
This product in our opinion is limited on it's applications and we mostly use it just to unify the finish and get the oxidation off
@@MattcoMetalWorks Okay, thank you much. I may try some sort of paint stripper on it.
Really looked good to begin with
It wasn’t too bad but there was definitely a noticeable difference! It’s not going to make it super shiny that would require hand polishing.
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Maybe letting it set for just 30 seconds would solve the hazing, "weird look" problem on the front side. It is acid, after all.
Sure does work idk about that brand but I used to buy it by the 5 gallon barrels for washing hight end horse trailers
Oh yea I bet it worked good on those. This is my first time and I’ve always heard the term “alumabrite” but found this at Napa and it seems to work just fine. I was surprised to be honest.
@@MattcoMetalWorks yeah believe that’s what it’s called. I’m about to tune in after work just saw you posted and thought I’d definitely say it does and it’s like magic as long as you don’t let it streak!
@@ElChapos Yea that's the key is it has to stay on just the right amount of time. I didn't streak as bad on the diamond plate but noticed it a little on the smooth aluminum
@@MattcoMetalWorks yessir and you’ll get better with it the more you do it, along with anything.
Best stuff ever, cleaned my super nasty truck rims.
Does not work like the big rig stuff. I return it after trying it on one wheel.
Yes I agree 100%. What iv'e found is it has it's place for certain applications, such as this fuel tank. You can spray this on and get a more uniform finish without having to do time intensive buffing and polishing.
We really need a closer pic….
Use a Scotchbrite pad.
DONT USE STEEL wire brushes or steel wool on aluminum…!!!!
Dis-similar metals in contact with each other cause “ electrolysis”…aka corrosion..
If you need to “brush” aluminum… use brass brushes…or the fiber brush wheels..
Does anyone have experience with this stuff on motorcycles.
I inherited my dads NEARLY IMMACULATE 2003 Harley Sportster…
And I live near the Atlantic … so humidity and salt air are the enemies…
Can this be SAFELY USED on a motorcycle engine?
Will this ( overspray or splash)…damage/ harm the other parts of the bike… paint on tank and fenders… rubber… leather… plastics…?
Comments from experienced craftspeople are highly appreciated
Thx
I’m sure it can but I’d cover any parts you don’t want to accidentally spray just to be safe.
Your concept of time is terr8ble. You need a stopwatch.
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It's not smart,
To just rinse it off on the ground!
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What the heck would you do with it?
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why not ? mobil, shell, ? do they dilute their waste oils in ocean ? oh they clean it up? 100%?
?? ghmf, smh
@@MattcoMetalWorks should drink it 😂 these ppl i swear 🤦♂️
@@hectormeza991 🤣🤣🤣
Mothers aluminum polish and steel wool works much better.