In order to save cost, I would like to try if there is any way to clean and restore back the aluminum frames to its original color (silver)??
please help..
How to clean aluminum window frames?, how to clean aluminum window frames?
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Dec 13 2011, 12:03 PM, updated 14y ago
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anyone here know what cleaning agent to use to clean the aluminum window frames which have turned yellowish?
In order to save cost, I would like to try if there is any way to clean and restore back the aluminum frames to its original color (silver)?? please help.. |
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Dec 13 2011, 12:17 PM
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Aluminum, like any other metal reacts with oxygen over time and loses its luster and shine when you first purchase it.
Try cleaning with a mixture of vinegar + water, tell me how it works out |
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Dec 13 2011, 01:57 PM
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QUOTE(northface @ Dec 13 2011, 12:17 PM) Aluminum, like any other metal reacts with oxygen over time and loses its luster and shine when you first purchase it. thanks alot... what is the ratio between vinegar and water?Try cleaning with a mixture of vinegar + water, tell me how it works out i will try it out this week.. will let u know the result. |
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Dec 13 2011, 06:13 PM
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Try the BRASSO. Either come in tube paste or liquid. Can get at hardware shop.
It is for any metal that the surface is oxidize and dirty stain. Very effective. But for aluminium, there possible got 2 outcome result after apply. Either shinning gross or aluminium mate. Try it with small potion first and see the result. |
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Dec 14 2011, 10:37 AM
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QUOTE(ozak @ Dec 13 2011, 06:13 PM) Try the BRASSO. Either come in tube paste or liquid. Can get at hardware shop. thanks bro.. will try it too.It is for any metal that the surface is oxidize and dirty stain. Very effective. But for aluminium, there possible got 2 outcome result after apply. Either shinning gross or aluminium mate. Try it with small potion first and see the result. |
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Dec 14 2011, 08:37 PM
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QUOTE(northface @ Dec 13 2011, 12:17 PM) Aluminum, like any other metal reacts with oxygen over time and loses its luster and shine when you first purchase it. Scientifically not very true, Aluminium is a kind of metal in which according to the periodic table, it is very fast oxidize and leave a layer of alu oxide on its top coat, this layer will keep the aluminium in shinny surface Try cleaning with a mixture of vinegar + water, tell me how it works out |
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Dec 15 2011, 11:32 AM
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QUOTE(leeyung @ Dec 14 2011, 08:37 PM) Scientifically not very true, Aluminium is a kind of metal in which according to the periodic table, it is very fast oxidize and leave a layer of alu oxide on its top coat, this layer will keep the aluminium in shinny surface but what i can see on my aluminum frames are yellowish stain and not shiny at all. So is that Al2O3 too? |
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Dec 15 2011, 02:20 PM
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Cornice corn...do u wanna diy spray paint ur aluminum frame to white?
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Dec 15 2011, 03:55 PM
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Dec 16 2011, 12:08 AM
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Wahh canot diy spray paint la bro.ur paint will peel off very soon and will damage to the rubber gasket all along the window frame.Aluminium must go for powder coating to ensure wont peel off
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