Brushed aluminum cleaning

[FreshAir]

What is a good method to clean and polish the brushed aluminum bumper storage lid. My '66 has the "corduroy" brushed aluminum lid. Thank you.
Neil.

[SmokelessJoe]

Neil:

We used an aluminum wheel cleaner and protector called NANO-POLISH by Eagle One. A very small amount went a long way and seemed to work well.

I intend to clear coat the cleaned aluminum with a POR 15 product called GLISTEN.


Sergei

[Fyrzowt]

Smokin - Is that a spray on, wipe off product or does it take some elbow grease? Any power tools required?
Dave

[SmokelessJoe]

Dave:

It’s a light blue cream /paste. Apply by rag or sponge; polish with terry cloth. We may have used a buffer machine on the bumper. Can’t remember. May have used a Dremel or toothbrush in some corners.

We did the whole trailer: all the moldings all around, the window frames inside, the bumper, and the screen door.

I still have HALF of the 5-ounce can left!

You should be able to find it at any auto supply store.


Sergei

[Fyrzowt]

Thanks, Sergei.
Dave

[Pomfritz]

Originally Posted by SmokelessJoe

Neil:

We used an aluminum wheel cleaner and protector called NANO-POLISH by Eagle One. A very small amount went a long way and seemed to work well.

I intend to clear coat the cleaned aluminum with a POR 15 product called GLISTEN.


Sergei

I was wondering if you applied the Glisten and how it has held up.

[SmokelessJoe]

Never got around to the Glisten but it's still on my list of things to do before leaving for Mississippi.