Suggestions with aluminum pedals

**kaotikdt** · 03-13-2010, 11:51 AM

Hello everyone, so I`m having a free time in a couple of weeks and I will be starting with the interior detailing on my personal car. I have a set of OEM aluminum pedals on my car and I want to get them looking like new again. I`m not sure what product to use or how to tackle the project as I don`t want to make them shinny at all. Any suggestions please...

Here is a picture borrowed from ecs. Thanks!

**mblgjr** · 03-15-2010, 01:02 AM

My cars have virtually the same materials/design.

It`s kind of hard; but the aluminum is typically an overlay or clearcoated.

So try a general paint polish on them first.

The rubber bits...well you don`t want something slimy/greasy.

I`ve found Poorboy`s Natural look to me ok for me. Apply/let dry/buff off.

**kaotikdt** · 03-15-2010, 08:14 AM

Ill definitely give that a try. I hate how my dead pedal has tons of scratches now. I really appreciate the help. Anyone else has these or has worked on similar pedals?

**Streetlife** · 03-15-2010, 08:55 AM

On aluminum i use SCG Diamond Edge, check it out at Surf City Garage`s website. I have other metal,chrome, aluminum,polishes too but this should take care of all your needs.:xyxthumbs

**Kean** · 03-15-2010, 09:06 AM

....I have factory brushed aluminum pedals on my car (with rubber inserts similar to the ones pictured except they are round). I typically just use an APC to clean them up. Thatâ€™s been enough to keep them looking decent for the last 8 years. Like you, Iâ€™m a little apprehensive to use anything that may add a shine to the finish.

**kaotikdt** · 03-15-2010, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by Streetlife

On aluminum i use SCG Diamond Edge, check it out at Surf City Garage`s website. I have other metal,chrome, aluminum,polishes too but this should take care of all your needs.:xyxthumbs

I tried a while ago optimum metal polish, but i stopped as I was test spotting because they were becoming shinny. I want to keep the dull aluminum "brushed" look. I saw a while back a polish for stainless steel that is meant for grills. Not sure though...

Originally Posted by Kean

....I have factory brushed aluminum pedals on my car (with rubber inserts similar to the ones pictured except they are round). I typically just use an APC to clean them up. Thatâ€™s been enough to keep them looking decent for the last 8 years. Like you, Iâ€™m a little apprehensive to use anything that may add a shine to the finish.

I usually do that, however this time I want to minimize as much as possible the scratches induced as I step on the pedal, due to dirt and mud that usually collects on rainy and snowy days on my shoes