Need a chemical for aluminum. Advice?

[imported_Tex Star Detail]

I was contacted to do a few Big Rigs. (minus the flatbed trailers) Just wash. They are concerned about the aluminum parts and gas tanks. Wanting them cleaned. Someone mentioned acid wash?



I need a product that will melt the grime away from the aluminum.

I also need a recommendation on a product as a pre-soak to get the good part of the crud off.



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Any advice would be appreciated!



Edit..... I am not looking for a "Boutique" product. I want something that works and not a re-label product with a jacked up price......:up

[RTexasF]

Check with some boat dealers. I can`t recall the name but there was a product they sprayed on nasty pontoons that made them bright again.

[tom p.]

Tex, Eagle One produces an etching wheel cleaner...it`s either ABF- or HF-based. Strong stuff, caution and gloves must be used. I`ve had some luck with it on uncoated aluminum. It can leave the metal looking too white. Experiment on a small area to ensure it`s not going to make a mess.



Available at Advance Auto Parts.

[a.k.a. Patrick]

Are you looking for an aluminum polish or something to wash with..?

[joshtpa]

Clearkote alluminum polish for the polish part of it...Works great.

[imported_Tex Star Detail]

Looking for a wash. Not going to polish the tanks.



I have a wheel cleaner with HF, and I tried in a small, hidden spot. It turned it white. Plus with the risks of using HF anyways, I will pass on anything with HF in it. Not worth my health for some money.

[joshtpa]

As far as a wash, you might want to try a KAIO. It works very good on cleaning alluminum.

[imported_themightytimmah]

EaCo Chem`s Sabre comes to mind... I`m not sure where to get it right now though but I think they have a distributor network. You can call them at 800-313-8505 to ask.