Removing Hard Water Spots from Aluminum trim on Toon ???

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Removing Hard Water Spots from Aluminum trim on Toon ???

#1 Post by Strake » Mon Jun 22, 2015 4:25 pm

I guess our fresh water lake has very hard water..... have all the aluminum trim pieces with heavy water spots. What are you folks using to remove the water spots on the aluminum trim? I'm NOT even talking about the toons themselves. That topic is well covered. The trim pieces that hold down the vinyl floor to the edge, as well as some of our "fencing" down low is really covered. I have detail spray that I use on the painted surfaces and it works great, but the edge aluminum trim and fencing is showing heavy water spots....... almost looks like when I had boats in salt water.

Any suggestions???

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Re: Removing Hard Water Spots from Aluminum trim on Toon ???

#2 Post by Soonertoon » Mon Jun 22, 2015 6:16 pm

Believe it or not, I use WD 40 and .0000 steel wool. Works like a charm. You can also use a medium scotch bride ( pink ones) . WD40 will clean and polish an endless array of things. I have used it to take off spider shit marks as well. It certainly won't hurt anything.
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Re: Removing Hard Water Spots from Aluminum trim on Toon ???

#3 Post by COTTS4x4 » Mon Jun 22, 2015 7:15 pm

I've used WD-40 and also Meguairs Cleaner Wax. The wax seems to keep new spots from forming each time out.
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Re: Removing Hard Water Spots from Aluminum trim on Toon ???

#4 Post by Bryden24shp » Tue Jun 23, 2015 5:35 am

Vinegar and water!
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Re: Removing Hard Water Spots from Aluminum trim on Toon ???

#5 Post by Strake » Tue Jun 23, 2015 6:13 am

Thanks everyone !!!! I'll give them both a try and see which is easier.
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#6 Post by curtiscapk » Tue Jun 23, 2015 7:36 am

Bryden24shp wrote:Vinegar and water!

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#7 Post by Bryden24shp » Tue Jun 23, 2015 8:37 am

Toss in a cucumber and have a snack! Either way, Craig! :biggrin2
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