Raw frame care

Author	Message

SamJ513

Posted: Jan 26, 2015 at 18:21	Quote
I was wondering what you guys use to clean your raw aluminum frames? also what shouldn't I use when cleaning?

jonus216

Posted: Jan 26, 2015 at 20:22	Quote
Aluminum polishing compound with a microfiber towel. If that is too much, then just wipe off dirt with a chamois. I don't know of any cleaners that can hurt aluminum.

SamJ513

Posted: Jan 26, 2015 at 20:41

Quote

jonus216 wrote:

Aluminum polishing compound with a microfiber towel. If that is too much, then just wipe off dirt with a chamois. I don't know of any cleaners that can hurt aluminum.

ok, and a light degreaser wont hurt it either im assuming?
i was thinking about brake cleaner, would that hurt it?
thanks

jonus216

Posted: Jan 30, 2015 at 20:35	Quote
Just use a little soap and water.

silverfish1974

Posted: Jan 31, 2015 at 0:26	Quote
Boeshield T-9 is what I use to spray inside my steel frame which has a raw finish and I wipe it over the outside too, it cleans, polishes and protects. It will work for aluminium frames too.

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