How to clean and protect brushed alum. trim?

[qweewq11]

Hi all,

I have an Infiniti FX35 that I will be cleaning this weekend. Does anyone know how to clean and protect brushed aluminum trim? Thanks in advance!

 

[qweewq11]

btt

 

[Accumulator]

qweewq11- I'd clean it with something VERY VERY mild (certainly no harsher than GEPC) and put some straight wax or non-abrasive sealant on it. Treat it like the most fragile paint imaginable.

 

[cackleberry]

Just curious... what would the point of using a wax or sealant be? Would it be to protect it from staining or something?

 

[shaf]

I would try to find out if it's covered in clearcoat paint or something first. I don't know if they even do this, but... :nixweiss

 

[Accumulator]

cackleberry- Yep, added protection and a good appearance. I wouldn't want it TOO bright, though (glare/distraction).



4DSC- Yeah, I wondered about that too, hence my "keep it mild" bit.

 

[thevolvoguy]

I agree to use something mild. Wipe it down with only water, then seal it with a good wax/sealant.