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water stains suck ,, you might want to try a hard water cleaner , i think never dull will take the finnish off ,, magic eraser work very well you would be surprised
Be careful. That finish is very thin and can easily be removed with any abrasives and many chemicals. I would just wash them with mild soap and water and wax them for protection.
If you want, you could put a little white vinegar on a Q-tip and wipe down a water spot that is hard to see. If it works and doesn't remove any finish, go for it.
P.S. That chromate-wash finish will eventually disappear just from being in open-air. If you want to keep that look, you could clean them and shoot with clear lacquer or just wax them occasionally.
Will try some of these suggestions, I didn’t know there was a finish on them. I thought it was bare metal. Thanks to all that replied. I’ll post back if something works.
I wished mine looked half that good. As 7T1VETTE mentioned, shooting them with clear lacquer is probably the best way to preserve them, but I would test that on the underside first - I did that with a new gas cap and it changed the look of the finish. I believe I tried it with a low gloss clear lacquer. High gloss might be better....
no I didn't but I sure will, thanks for idea. I don't know how long they were like this since I just bought the car that had a frame of about 6 years ago. thanks, Nutsy
Will try some of these suggestions, I didn’t know there was a finish on them. I thought it was bare metal. Thanks to all that replied. I’ll post back if something works.
The finish is zinc dichromate...those, I'm afraid, are not water spots but oxidization....Diluted CLR will help...try it on the bottom with a mirror....where the NCRS guys can't see. LOL Great Color car BTW.
If they were water spots, white vinegar will remove them (acetic acid).
ok, so far I tried the claybar and white vinegar since I have them here. neither touched it. will try some other ideas, I wonder if steel wool will remove spots and then I can spray a clear over them.
( I appreciate all the good suggestions)
Nutsy....a big no-no on the steel wool....they'll be ruined for sure.
Is it possible that this is clear coat overspray?
HIERARCHY of Chemicals (least to most 'damaging')
Simple green
Windex (not on aluminum!)
Vinegar
CLR
Alcohol (rubbing)
Denatured Alcohol (ethanol and methanol)
Mineral spirits
Lacquer thinner
Acetone
Nutsy....a big no-no on the steel wool....they'll be ruined for sure.
Is it possible that this is clear coat overspray?
HIERARCHY of Chemicals (least to most 'damaging')
Simple green
Windex (not on aluminum!)
Vinegar
CLR
Alcohol (rubbing)
Denatured Alcohol (ethanol and methanol)
Mineral spirits
Lacquer thinner
Acetone
then we get into abrasion!
good luck....what color is that Steel Cities?
What's the reason not to use Windex on aluminum? Been using it for years on my chrome and aluminum. Just curious.
Thanks
Larry
12-17-2018, 05:48 PM
Stained actuators
