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How do I clean a White Aluminum Cargo Trailer?
I own a white Haulmark Passport Cargo trailer similar to (but larger than) this:
It is 2 - 3 years old and has never been washed or waxed. It has grayish streaks from the roof down, and the finish is starting to look a little chalky. Is there something I should use to wash it with before using an all-in-one / cleaner wax to finish it?
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Re: How do I clean a White Aluminum Cargo Trailer?
I would use a good degreaser over the entire trailer. Dry it. Tap off metal. Then go at it with 3D HD Speed and an orange cutting pad
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Re: How do I clean a White Aluminum Cargo Trailer?
Try using a NanoSkin clay pad before you polish.
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Re: How do I clean a White Aluminum Cargo Trailer?
Speed should do well on an orange pad. McKees also has an RV line that I used on a white trailer that I cleaned. I couldnt get the black streaks off with anything other than the polish step. I used the McKees one step fyi
"Dirt likes detergent so much better than the surface that it's attached to, it'll leave that surface to go hang out with the soap"... aim4squirrels
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Re: How do I clean a White Aluminum Cargo Trailer?
I detail trailers and also own one like this. McKee's products. They have everything you need.
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Re: How do I clean a White Aluminum Cargo Trailer?
Thank you, everyone. Can you recommend a good degreaser? I am a complete neophyte!
Thank you!
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Re: How do I clean a White Aluminum Cargo Trailer?
Originally Posted by HyperPete
Thank you, everyone. Can you recommend a good degreaser? I am a complete neophyte!
Thank you!
I would not use degreaser on those panels.They make a degreaser specially for that and ag deosnt sell it.Its called brownroyal. Optimum degreaser only optimum because its low ph and dilute it really down if you must use a degreaser. using degreaser on those panels is not recommended and could etch the panel.keep it wet and work in small sections.If you have to polish out etching or Presoak damage that material is hard to bring back.Only speaking from experience and worked on several of those.
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Re: How do I clean a White Aluminum Cargo Trailer?
Originally Posted by GSKR
I would not use degreaser on those panels.They make a degreaser specially for that and ag deosnt sell it.Its called brownroyal. Optimum degreaser only optimum because its low ph and dilute it really down if you must use a degreaser. using degreaser on those panels is not recommended and could etch the panel.keep it wet and work in small sections.If you have to polish out etching or Presoak damage that material is hard to bring back.Only speaking from experience and worked on several of those.
Thank you. I appreciate the feedback. A degreaser did not make sense to me because there is nothing oily or greasy on the trailer. But, since I am a neophyte, I did not question the advice. I think I'll add some TSP to carwash to wash it. That ought to give me a pretty clean surface with which to proceed.
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Re: How do I clean a White Aluminum Cargo Trailer?
I can't help but wonder if this new wash by Meguiars would work perfect for OP's situation.
Description says it's "super concentrated active formula not only removes dirt and grime, but also bugs, grease, light stains, and light scuff marks as well"
http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-car-wash-plus.html
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