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03-05-2010, 10:56 AM
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cleaning calcium deposits on skin
We have large areas of calcium deposits on the outside of our 1976 ambassador - how they got there is a long story.
Any ideas on how to remove the calcium without damaging the skin? We have tried vinegar - long sloooow process.
thanks
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03-05-2010, 11:33 AM
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2011 25' FB Flying Cloud
Anywhere &
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Meguiars makes a product that sill supposedly remove hard water spots. Have no idea if this will work - it's hard to find - and I can't remember offhand where I've seen it but should be possible to order from the I-net. Seems to me I may have seen another product that claims to do this in Bed, Bath & Beyond but not 100% sure of this.
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03-05-2010, 12:00 PM
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camphost...
post PICTURES...
here are some relevant threads and links...
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f441...its-36047.html
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f441...ots-30563.html
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f441...ent-12529.html
howz the original plastikote ???
is there ANY left?
u may be seeing lattice style corrosion instead of water spotting.
ANY acid solution (vinegar) that will work GENTLY will be slow.
stronger acids will eat/etch/degrade the surface.
mechanical agents (clay) will work fine but IF the plastikote is gone will 'polish' the aluminum in undesirable ways.
cheers
2air'
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03-05-2010, 02:55 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1977 25' Tradewind
Waskesiu Lake
, Saskatchewan
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In Canada there is a popular removal product called "CLR" (Calcium, Lime, Rust). I'm not sure if it's available where you are, but for about $10.00 it would be worth a try.
Kevin
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03-05-2010, 08:07 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1970 27' Overlander
ARLINGTON
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Join Date: Jun 2009
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Can CLR be used on aluminum??
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03-05-2010, 08:12 PM
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2002 25' Safari
Dewey
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The website specifically says not to use CLR on aluminum.
Jelmar | All Kinds of Dirty, One Kind of Clean
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Do not use CLR on wood, clothing, wallpaper, carpeting, marble, terrazzo, natural stone, colored grout, painted or metallic glazed surfaces, plastic laminates, Formica or aluminum.
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Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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03-05-2010, 08:40 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1970 27' Overlander
ARLINGTON
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Join Date: Jun 2009
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I thought Id read that about CLR. Thanks Richard for protecting our aluminum
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Taylor 1/20/96 - 11/28/08
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