You must log in or register to reply here. Check the caravaners forum I think I read something on there ,hope it help's. The only thing I have found that seems to have any effect is Xtreme Detail Polish (Spray Polish) from Wilko's Pro Shine. Camping, bush walking - Happy Wife, Happy Life! Here are some tips on preventative care foraluminum diamond plate: Keep an eye on youraluminum diamond plate. I CHANGE MY OPINIONS OFTENBUT NOT MY WAY OF THINKING. Click here to go to the hand grinding disc: https://bit.ly/2nr08yiMore information on the cleaning fleece: https://bit.ly/33iBBeh E-Mail: service@bio-circle.de Telephone: +49 5241 94430 Shop: https:// www.bio-circle.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/biocircle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biocircle_de/#industrialcleaner#aluminium Meeting great people of all nationalities. got all the stuff though so she will be able to get to work as soon as we get back home! Fishing
Hi Rick, I will be paying SupaCheap a visit in the morning to see if I can find the products you mentioned; although I get the feeling that it might be more pertinent for me to wait till Monday to check out repco first :biggrin: I was at the Kedron factory on Wednesday and they had 3 x bottles of PURPLE on the shelf. while it may show up as a patch the idea is to see if after awhile the fault comes thru or any other reaction occurs, then you will have a better idea on what to do next. Wash and then rinse thoroughly right away, so you prevent staining, streaks, or water spots. house,property & pet sitting, photography, AFL (Port Adelaide), NRL (Broncos). The original locker doors were refitted. More information: https://bit.ly/30YQAIuE-NOX Clean is ready for use. Aluminum will have a bit of tarnish on the top, and this needs to be removed. SWMBO says Repco. Also removes cement residue as well as slight grease and oil contaminations. Just PM me. Saturday proved to be great weather, and so down on my back under the caravan I drilled and chiselled out the old pop rivets, and with much help from Paul and long screwdrivers we managed to coax the new sheeting into its resting place. Method 1 Cleaning the Aluminum 1 Rinse the aluminum surface. Transport has no borders. We wish to replace it and wondering where this product is available. It has stayed remarkably clean - despite some very rough dust and mud. If soaking in water for 10 minutes, followed by scrubbing, does not remove bug splatters, consider trying an automotive bug solvent. Five Bar Tread Aluminum Sheet Brite Finish, 3003 H22, Acrylic Sheet (Plexiglass) - Clear Plastic Extruded, Trailer Skin - Aluminum Sheets, Exterior Panel - Black, White, Grey & more, Stainless Steel Sheet - 304 / 430, #4, 2B, BA, Chrome, Mill and Quilted For Sale, Aluminum Diamond Plates - Treadbrite, Five Bar & Black For Sale. Amazing results!!! Aluminum vs Stainless Steel: Whats the Right Material for the Job? I have been trying to restore that new showroom look that was there when the topender was picked up from the factory but try as I may, this Nth Qld bulldust and mud seems to have stained the aluminium. . Are you coming through the Barossa (which is where we live)? STEP 1 - THE WASH Being such a large surface area if you can use sprays and pressure washers then you will save yourself time and effort. My wife even had to wash it down at Cania gorge before we even set it up ,after traveling in to Lake Nuga Nuga between Injune and Carnavan gorge. Powered by Invision Community, Travelling this fine country full time,
This makes them suitable for a wide variety of applications, indoors and outdoors. Have the right eye protection, gloves, and clothing. Dry the material thoroughly, even if it just gets hit with a sprinkle of rain or sprinkler. Tel: +86-371-65621391 You will see it on stairs, food trucks, walls, and floors. With the acid mix the rear/back panel & locker doors came back to what I consider a very good finish considering the age & distance it has travelled & I expect once the new chequerplate weathers a little you wont be able to tell the difference. E-NOX Clean removes: Limescale, annealing colours, mineral deposits, oxidation and rust. Date: 04:41 PM Mar 30, 2019. STONE PADDING ON FRONT OF CARAVAN. Bumper bars etc. First, flush the surface with clean water, and then wipe the surface using a piece of soft cloth wet with neutral cleaning agents. My 90 has factory chequer plate on it but it looks like some muppet has used t cut but not wiped it off (yellow colour and dull) what is the best thing to clean chequer plate without making too shiney that it reflects in the windscreen? You cannot paste images directly. Wax and grease remove the area(prep wash), and then try something like 3m swirl remover. Thickness:0.3mm-10mm. Paste as plain text instead, A paste of carb/baking soda may be ok. Hadn't thought about Brasso, but hey, why not. I will be sure to not scrub too hard while I am cleaning it next time. I did it once on a BMW R1150GS wheels which had no protective lacquer on them, the result was a matt grey finish which I couldn't polish out. We always recommend to NOT use harsh detergents or floor soap to cleanaluminum diamond plate. Pasted as rich text. Wonder Wheels, on bare alloy metal. Its sort of like washing a car regularlyyou want to preserve the paint, or in this case, the shine. I was under the impression the black checker plate was actually plastic, so not painted at all. It is made into tread plates for staircases, tool boxes, flooring for elevators and wall cladding at home, shopping malls and gyms. Big Fish Other popular names foraluminum diamond plate are tread plate, checker plate, durbar plate, or floor plate. JavaScript is disabled. The raised pattern provides great traction so you dont slip. So far the strongest chemical that I have tried is truckwash with lots of elbowgrease . just hope that there may be some solutioons out there. When we install the caravan checker plate we remove the corner edge moulds and place the checker plate under the edge moulds to ensure a quality seal and professional finish. Apply a commercial aluminum cleaner or metal polishing paste for stubborn areas that don't respond to natural cleaners. Strong acid or alkaline cleaning agents are not recommendable, either, since the corrosion resistance of some aluminum pates are not strong enough as you imagine. Also make sure you have enough supplies on hand before you even start. Thanks Tom, I am going to Kedron on Wednesday and will see if I can track down a bit more info on the pink powder. Faded towbar tounges. Re mould on sealant on roof. Specifications aluminum plate. I can truthfully say I have never used a cleaning product that worked SO well. Your previous content has been restored. Would advise the use of rubber gloves & eye protection. On the positive the Mothers aluminum cleaner is superior to the Autosol one I was using and slightly better than the Meguires that our son was using on his bullbar. You are using an out of date browser. I recently had to have both sides of the van reclad at the factory to recify damage caused by erant trees on our last trip round Oz. Since my original request for help and many helpful replies, I have been hesitant in attempting to polish the chequerplate on my van as I consider that the original finish has stayed good in spite of several off road trips. But I've been know to be wrong very occasionally.. You can post now and register later. We cut to size the checker plate and ply and had to leave it there for the day. Surprisingly, it lasts a while. Place the license plates in a bucket of warm, soapy water then scrub the front and back faces with a sponge. Clean it properly, mask it up & get about 4 cans on 150 gram black touch up paint from an automotive outlet. Step 1 Take the tarnish off. checker plate's protective treads also help maintain its good looks and make it easy to keep clean. I followed up on your suggestion and found some "mothers" aluminium polish and also a set of Kenco applicatiopn pads and am happy to say that the polish is easy to apply and buff off leaving a good finish on the pock marked aluminium on the front of the Kedron. When you do this, you cut the amount of time it takes to clean and care for the material. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Wax and grease remove the area (prep wash), and then try something like 3m swirl remover. ! yeah mine is the same but doesn't look as bad as that. Sep 20, 2015 #1 Not sure if you can see from photo but after washing van for the first time and with wash supplied by dealer the black check plate has faded in a number of areas. You can wipe the diamond plate aluminum off with a dry rag, but you still need to let it sit and air dry as well. Convenient pre-cut and lightweight Decorative patterns Easy to work with Safe tread non slip surface Social Responsibility 168. I have been putting off what I considered was going to be a bitch of a job for some time now.anyway today I bite the bullet. Each time I walk past the van & look at the chassis I'm amazed at how clean it is! Clean the Plates. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I put the solution into a spray bottle, sprayed on small sections at a time and left for about 5 minutes before washing off with water. Try a couple of products called Wicked or Purple both very good on the checkerplate.They are an aluminium polish.Used to be sold by Supercheap or similar stores. JavaScript is disabled. Aluminum diamond plate is more about the function and less about the aesthetics. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Polar Blast will loosen and suspend the storage dust and dirt. RT357 $42 (1) Westinghouse Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner $269 $290 Free Shipping PREMIER ONE FLOW THROUGH POLE. Mixed up solution as per your directions applied with a 6 litre pump spray pack (garden sprayer). You might need some specialized metal cleaners or polishes and a buffer to get it back to its original shine. You can post now and register later. I wonder if anyone canhelp with a remady for removing all the black mould that we are getting on the roof & gutter sealant on the roof of the van from all this wet Qld weather? The best way to clean items made of aluminum checker plate sheets proves to be softer and more complicated. RT9510 $79 $83 PREMIER ONE CARAVAN WASH 5LT BOTTLE $50 PREMIER ONE NON FLOW POLE. 33. Product Description. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It works no better than our Mothers buffer on the checkerplate, it has an if you don't like it send it back thing on the packaging but I noticed now that they are in the USA! More information: https://bit.ly/30YQAIu Show more Show more. Caravan checker plate is able to be professionally fitted to your caravan toprotect the front and sides of your van from stone chips. Its rubbed into the checker plate with a cloth. THANK YOU so much for the tip on oxalic acid. If you still want to try more you could wet sand it with 1500grit and then try a hand polish again (be careful on the raised edges. Hello, we have black checkerplate on the front of our caravan. You can find this in all kinds of materials such as steel and stainless steel; however, aluminum is the most popular, and has the least amount of hassle. 1900 Proforma Ave, Unit G-2, Ontario, CA 91761. Kedron's advice was not to wash it with any chemicals because that removes the protective coating. Our focus on only these products allows us to provide our loyal customers great customer service, outrageously competitive pricing, and speedy, affordable delivery. We are based in California and ship nationwide to 49 states. Our black aluminium plates commonly used for caravans, trailers or to make tool boxes, kick plates, trailer flooring, wheel guards, feature paneling, boot liners, shelves and much more. If you still want to try more you could wet sand it with 1500grit and then try a hand polish again (be careful on the raised edges. Here is a photo of the Black Checker Plate on our 2018 van located under the Queensland Sun but always outside, never under cover. The cleaning gel is prayed on and even adheres to vertical surfaces. In some cases, it can take more than cleaning and waxingaluminum diamond plate to get it to look new. Mr Muscle oven cleaner ,but make sure the chequer plate is cold. A cut and polish is probably to harsh for an uneven surface. Cleans the chequer plate but not damaging to paintwork etc. have seen her on the morning shows. Warm water and a cloth works great! I went to Supercheap and purchased some black polish. Hi Max, great question! All Rights Reserved. Has anyone had this problem. Factory chequer should be anodized to protect against corrosion. . we ran out of time before we had to head off on our trip to Albury/Adelaide so all of my good plans to have a spotless Kedron on the road went out the window. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. You have shared very worthful information to keep it clean and restore it back to its original state of beauty. Better still, try getting Mum to do the polishing. !Vans Stain & water stuff: https://www.vans.com/shop/water-stain-pump-shoe-care#hero=0instant shoe cleaner:https://www.am. Like any other type of high-use metal, its important to know how to clean aluminum diamond plate to help keep it shining and working great. Spray the homemade cleaning solution directly onto the surfaces (both exterior and interior!) Pasted as rich text. This product is often used for removing bore water stains. Another method is fine, dry steel wool, with no soap. Would be good to see if there is a solution. Your email address will not be published. If the treadplate is black it will more than likely be powder coated. Features: Slip Resistant; Convenient pre-cut and lightweight; Decorative patterns; used in situations that have high demand in anti-corrosion and oxidation. Hard brushed are not advised to be applied, for some checker plate sheets are not hard enough. 620 views, 6 likes, 0 loves, 4 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Premium RV Repairs: Look how the replacing checker plate modernises and improves this #caravan.. and it's value. There is a product made in USA don't know if available here in Oz. Mud flaps. Have you tried giving it a cut and then a polish? Finally great music. Front caravan storage boots can be neatly covered. I think it will depend where you want to take the van. Our Aluminium plates can be used for Caravans or to make tool boxes, kick plates, trailer flooring, wheel guards, feature paneling, boot liners, shelves and much more. |. You could also possibly try some gloss clear over it first? Cut and polish also works, but Gumption is cheaper, and quicker. very happy with this product It's the shinnest topender in north queensland. 51. Continue reading more articles & discover the latest, Mon Fri:8.30AM 4PM Vehicle drop-off from 7am (for confirmed bookings), Mon Fri: 8.30AM 4PM Vehicle Drop-Off from 7am (for confirmed bookings). It will take ages to get clean. Questions? Travelling this great land
Therefore it is important to maintain it. The front panel that suffered 'acne damage' well thats another story, thats beautifully clean now,(& NO amount of polishing would return it to its former state) but has permanent damage due to flying stones not stopped by the stone screen. February 5, 2011 in Public Forum. For the record, I am not suggesting to use thinners first!! I shall order a bottle for Jackie, it will give her a job when she finishes mowing. 3.Packing: Export standard, wooden pallet. It cuts cleanly, leaving a smooth edge. I like that you mentioned that when you are cleaning aluminum you do not need to scrub it vigorously. Not sure if you can see from photo but after washing van for the first time and with wash supplied by dealer the black check plate has faded in a number of areas. Black Checker Plate. Visit our store here to browse our products! Soak a cloth in vinegar or lemon juice and wipe the aluminum surface. Its always better to be safe than sorry. I use my aluminium clad trike twice a week throughout the year, next to the sea, and the ali stays clean and clear - only thing I've ever found to work. I also consider that the polish is difficult to remove even when freshly dry which would make the job of doing the whole of the van very tedious. black 90 with ali chequer nice contrast just want it clean when not muddy. Attachments Team That was 4 months ago and still looks good. I dare say that if they offered to replace it so quickly they know they have an issue, could be a batch problem. Your link has been automatically embedded. Amazing results!! When we got back to Perth we had the major task of cleaning the outside of the van back to new. Our History I am very glad it wasn't, particularly how the front of the van looks now (sand blasted down low) after doing the Birdsville and Oodnadatta Tracks and the Cape. I have an aluminum grill in my backyard, and I want to know how to clean it better. Wow, that is the best post Ive read regarding cleaning and protecting aluminum, not add a coat of Shark Hide, youre good to go! Then how to clean an item made of aluminum checker plate sheet? I used a normal car sponge that I used to use on my Swan. Scourers tend to mark the soft alloy. Whats more, it may destroy the surface film of anod aluminum checker plate sheets if the plate has been anodized. It makes quiet a bit of difference to the appearance. Yep i got a clip over the ear for that comment. Even ifaluminum diamond plate is designed for heavy use, it helps a lot to protect it when you can. I will be sure to keep my aluminum dry to ensure a good, long life. The undamaged parts of the front panel after washing with the acid mix have the same finish as the locker doors & the rear panel. Feel free to email us at [emailprotected] or call us at (800) 935-1973. Step 2: Sealing + Protection. spoiling our Grandchildren and Great grandchildren. Step by step video of how to turn old looking checker/ diamond plate into a brand new looking piece CLEANING ALUMINUM WITH ACID PLUS POLISHING 238K views Why KADEL Engineering invested in their. This is great for commercial, industrial, and everyday settings. Keep it out of the elements, and wax it. Whenever you are cleaning, buffing, or polishing, always make sure to take care of yourself. I have used numerous products but it doesn't seem to make any difference. Leave it on for 5-10 minutes before hosing off and make sure you wash down where the water/bleach runs down the walls etc. Feb 19, 2015. Many gyms and trailers usealuminum diamond plate as wainscoting, while you will also see the material on the exterior of construction tool boxes. WHAT VIDEOS SHOULD I MAKE?SUBSCRIBE! Point of post - I paid $59.95 on a Powerball for Ians drill as it came highly recommended for checkerplate - if you think of doing the same don't bother. __________________ Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device! Although painted them black this time round. How did your external cleaning of the van go,with all those hints from the forum? Camco Pro-Strength Black Streak Remover 32oz. To clean it is the tedious and tough job. Products description: black checker plate on caravan (CC And DC ) 1.Available alloy: 1050 1060 1100 3003 3004 3105 5005 5052 5251 5754 6061 2.Tread plate patterns: one bar, five bars, and diamond, stucco and so on.