Cleaning aluminium chassis??

[Shug]

You're asking me how to clean something?

All I know is FFS, don't use a heavy abrasive as it takes off the anodizing - which is a chemical process you can't 'paint' on. If I've cleaned it, the worst I've used is a baby wipe, or a degreaser (brake cleaner actually)

I'm sure the stuff Tuscan is recommending wouldn't be abrasive enough to take off the anodized layer - it's pretty tough (was designed for aircraft). I just wonder about people when I see that some have intentionally scoured it off to get a 'mirror' finish on the bare alloy.

[campbell]

Thought I might illicit that response. But you were daft enough to start commenting upon a cleaning process so you walked into it!

I await update from Tuscan before taking any further action...!

[Sanjøy]

So how does one clean it then? As per Polished Bliss, or do I need to consult the valet boys at MMC

Thanks! Where do I buy it Sanj? How do I use it? Is it a cream, gel or spray?

http://www.scottishelises.com/phpbb/vie ... 10&t=16297

Spray on, leave 2 mins, wipe off, bosh.

[campbell]

thanks Sanjoy

And no ill effects since?

[tuscan_thunder]

Thought I might illicit that response. But you were daft enough to start commenting upon a cleaning process so you walked into it!

I await update from Tuscan before taking any further action...!

The tub on my car has a sort of matt sheen to it post cleaning - far from mirror like and probably best described as looking like it should've when it was new.

Alutech's not massively aggressive and it's also a diminishing abrasive type in it so when you work it, the abrasives diminish leave a sharper finish - none of the haze you get with a product like t-cut which is really aggressive and non-diminishing; the abrasives just keep chewing at the surface.

A good clean before hand would be the best option: a dilution of All Purpose Cleaner and a brush would be best: http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog ... eaner.html - you can then use the All Purpose Cleaner for general interior cleaning, wheel cleaning etc. (Or, if you're like me use it for cleaning worktops, cookers etc.....) A morning would see it done quite easily if it's just the inside of the tub. Be worth taking the seats out as that makes it easier but that's a 10 minute job, tops.

If you're in any doubt, feel free to phone 0845 454 0017 or email directly enquiries@polishedbliss.co.uk

[campbell]

Thanks, useful update. Will try the all purp cleaner first I think.

Taking seats out may well be 10 mins. Putting back in will be much longer as the rails never match up and x-threading is a massive risk

But i will probably add this to the winter maint list for sure. If I came into some money I'd get the seats fully re-trimmed too whilst they're out but that is a bridge too far when I'm off buying 2nd hand brake calipers FFS

cheers

Campbell

[tuscan_thunder]

Thanks, useful update. Will try the all purp cleaner first I think.

Taking seats out may well be 10 mins. Putting back in will be much longer as the rails never match up and x-threading is a massive risk

Campbell

Really? I am completely mechanically incompetent (the likes of Mikie711 will verify!) and I thought it was quite easy! Maybe just pure luck!

[campbell]

I think it can indeed be luck - the runners for the seats are pretty shonky IIRC, so you clearly got a midweek car rather than a Friday afternoon or Monday morning one!

[mckeann]

had the seats out both of my cars and they went back in fine.

Campbell, are your runners loose, or cracked, or is the seat cracked near where it mounts?? It should be pretty stiff from my experience

[campbell]

had the seats out both of my cars and they went back in fine.

Campbell, are your runners loose, or cracked, or is the seat cracked near where it mounts?? It should be pretty stiff from my experience

No idea - seats not been out since about August 1999