ally or alloy window trims
ally or alloy window trims
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bossdrew

Original Poster:

359 posts

259 months

Thursday 5th May 2005
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My ally window trims have got what look like whitish corrosion marks on them, is there any way of cleaning them?

Big Al.

69,336 posts

287 months

Thursday 5th May 2005
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Solvo Autosol and elbow grease! OH

Nuggs

4,640 posts

263 months

Thursday 5th May 2005
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I'm with Big Al. on this one (Autoglym Metal Polish works well too).

The first time you do it, will be a complete pain in the @rse. It gets much easier the more regularly you do it.

bossdrew

Original Poster:

359 posts

259 months

Thursday 5th May 2005
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thanks will give it a go...

snorky

2,322 posts

280 months

Thursday 5th May 2005
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finish it off with Silvo wadding ( in the blue and white tin ) it has a fluid in it that stops it oxidising so quick next time,,,,

Nuggs

4,640 posts

263 months

Thursday 5th May 2005
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snorky said:
finish it off with Silvo wadding ( in the blue and white tin ) it has a fluid in it that stops it oxidising so quick next time,,,,

Good tip - where will I find this 'Silvo Wadding' stuff?

bossdrew

Original Poster:

359 posts

259 months

Thursday 5th May 2005
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is that silvo the stuff thats like brasso, only obviosly for silver stuff?

havent seen that for years.... happy memories sittin polishing my granny's horse brasses... cant wait for them to come back into fashion... not...

snorky

2,322 posts

280 months

Thursday 5th May 2005
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that's the stuff....I think you can get in Tescos of all places...but most hardware shops should stock it

also works a treat on the exhaust tailpipes...

>> Edited by snorky on Thursday 5th May 22:34

aaandy

764 posts

281 months

Friday 6th May 2005
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Autoglym Metal Polish worked great on mine.

the preacher

257 posts

288 months

Friday 6th May 2005
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Try Leek.Its a light blue cream,also great on tail pipes.No elbow grease needed.It can be bought from Halfords. Norman