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Hunter · 04-22-2012, 10:49 AM

What is a good way/solution/polish for cleaning aluminum step plates?

Thanks - Hunter

TinCup · 04-22-2012, 10:59 AM

I removed them from running boards and used aluminum mag wheel cleaner.

Hunter · 04-22-2012, 11:05 AM

Sorry - Talking about the square step plates for rumble seat..

TinCup · 04-22-2012, 11:11 AM

Same thing. They are just aluminum.

Hunter · 04-22-2012, 11:23 AM

Thanks TinCup. Any tips for cleaning between the small pyramids?

V4F · 04-22-2012, 01:35 PM

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they make an acid wash for aluminum . when i was driving truck i had it done to keep things clean . works well with no side affects . try any local truck stop ........ steve

TinCup · 04-22-2012, 02:21 PM

That's why I suggested mag wheel cleaner. Spray it on and then wash it off. Just make sure it's off the car.

C26Pinelake · 04-22-2012, 04:21 PM

I used the Mother's paste for mag wheels and put it on with a stiff toothbrush. I also removed it vigorously with a dry soft toothbrush ! Amazing results but remember they are not polished like running board step plates !!
Wayne

04-22-2012, 10:49 AM	#1
Hunter Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland Posts: 518	Cleaning Aluminum Step Plates What is a good way/solution/polish for cleaning aluminum step plates? Thanks - Hunter

04-22-2012, 10:59 AM	#2
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: Cleaning Aluminum Step Plates I removed them from running boards and used aluminum mag wheel cleaner. __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

04-22-2012, 11:05 AM	#3
Hunter Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland Posts: 518	Re: Cleaning Aluminum Step Plates Sorry - Talking about the square step plates for rumble seat..

04-22-2012, 11:11 AM	#4
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: Cleaning Aluminum Step Plates Same thing. They are just aluminum. __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

04-22-2012, 11:23 AM	#5
Hunter Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland Posts: 518	Re: Cleaning Aluminum Step Plates Thanks TinCup. Any tips for cleaning between the small pyramids?

04-22-2012, 01:35 PM	#6
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: Cleaning Aluminum Step Plates Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) they make an acid wash for aluminum . when i was driving truck i had it done to keep things clean . works well with no side affects . try any local truck stop ........ steve __________________ V4f

04-22-2012, 02:21 PM	#7
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: Cleaning Aluminum Step Plates That's why I suggested mag wheel cleaner. Spray it on and then wash it off. Just make sure it's off the car. __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

04-22-2012, 04:21 PM	#8
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Cleaning Aluminum Step Plates I used the Mother's paste for mag wheels and put it on with a stiff toothbrush. I also removed it vigorously with a dry soft toothbrush ! Amazing results but remember they are not polished like running board step plates !! Wayne