Clean It Up

UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: JandS on January 30, 2012, 06:57:13 pm

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Post by: JandS on January 30, 2012, 06:57:13 pm

What's the best way and the best stuff to
use to polish up scuffed and dull aluminium.
I have a Kirby vac that's looking a little dull.

John

Didn't know where to post this.

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Post by: steven Banks on January 30, 2012, 07:02:31 pm

Autosol works well  ;)  It's around £4 - £6 Halfords stock it.

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Post by: Steve Rothwell on January 30, 2012, 07:10:14 pm

It does.....


When I was in the White Helmets we used to "bull" the carbs on the Triumphs with autosol, and they were aluminium, after a while came up glowing....

 ;D ;D ;D

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Post by: JandS on January 30, 2012, 08:24:05 pm

Got some Peek but might try that as well.

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Post by: AshWhite on January 30, 2012, 09:36:53 pm

I used autosol on my kirby

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Post by: The Carpet Cleaning Pro on January 30, 2012, 10:31:24 pm

Just a thought but... Once polished up and looking good you could spray with clear laquer to seal the shine and protect the aluminium.

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Post by: JandS on January 31, 2012, 10:50:25 am

What lacquer do you recommend?
Is autosol available at local shops/supermarkets?

John

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Post by: Dennis on January 31, 2012, 04:57:34 pm

Quote from: JandS on January 31, 2012, 10:50:25 am

Is autosol available at local shops/supermarkets?

John

Halfords for definate.

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Post by: JandS on January 31, 2012, 05:59:26 pm

Cheers for that.

John

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Post by: Seymour Sunshine on February 01, 2012, 04:06:42 pm

Inspired by your posting I polished mine up. I used Silvo wadding that I had in the house and a couple of old towels that were due for the bin anyway.

It's come up a treat. Took most of the evening, mind you. Tried to upload photos, but no joy there.

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Post by: JandS on February 01, 2012, 04:29:38 pm

Ordered some off e bay last night.

John