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Does anyone know of a good cleaner to use on aluminum enclosed trailers? We are going to letter a used trailer (white) that has a lot of powdery oxidation. We're concerned that the vinyl adhesion may fail if we don't prep it propely first.
-------------------- Tony Lucero Eagle Graphics Waterford, MI www.eaglegph.com Posts: 305 | From: Waterford, MI, USA | Registered: Apr 2000
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"...there are no limits when you aim for perfection..." Jonathan Livingston Seagull Posts: 7014 | From: Highgrove via Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia | Registered: Dec 2002
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I use a cleaner called ZUD it is similar to Comet or Ajax. Works great without the scratching. A quick wipe on and polish it off.
-------------------- Sam Staffan Mackinaw Art & Sign 721 S. Nokomis St. Mackinaw City, MI dstaffan@sbcglobal.net Posts: 1698 | From: Mackinaw City, MI | Registered: Mar 2004
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Hiya Tony, One day, I watched a auto detailer take Comet cleaner to a $50K limo. He said it worked great for removing oxidation. So, Similar to what Sam suggested, I would also recommend Bon-Ami Powder. However, I would strongly recommend that you follow up with a good coat of wax or some sort of protectant after it's been lettered.
Havin' fun,
Checkers
-------------------- a.k.a. Brian Born www.CheckersCustom.com Harrisburg, Pa Work Smart, Play Hard Posts: 3775 | From: Harrisburg, Pa. U.S.A. | Registered: Nov 1998
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I take all of the screws out and hit it with the buffer and some 3M polishing compound, then a good hand washing to remove all of the buffer fuzz and remaining compound.
-------------------- David The Sign Factory Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 19 | From: Roanoke, VA | Registered: Nov 2006
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