Faded andoized alumium fix?

[george graves]

Anyone tried something that works?

I have a part(roof rack, bike carrier) of some anodized aluminum, looking at bit chalky. I tried cleaner wax - it kinda worked. I tried tire shine - it just shows finger prints.

What works well?

[325ix]

I have heard of some people polishing it but, then you have to do it again every so often due to the clear being removed.

[PeteD]

To really do it right you have to de - anodize it. It isn't that difficult, but anodizing back is - though you don't have to do that.

Though, the best polish I have used is Blue Magic Metal Polish.

[LJ851]

George,
I my experience vasoline and WD40 are the best at what you are trying to accomplish.

[DREWHALL]

The problem with anodizing is that when it fades, there isn't much to make it look new again. It's not a coating, so it's hard to freshen it up without redoing the process.

[agent]

Anyone tried something that works?
What works well?

Contact Paul at Classic Trimcoat and please tell him I referred you. There are some details in my build thread about both his aluminum deoxidizer and his rubber rebuilder kit. I'm very happy with the results I got from both.

Chris

[unevolved]

Anodizing isn't that incredibly expensive, just FYI. I had to get some centerlock wheel nuts hard anodized, and with a rushed 48-hour turnaround time it was just a "minimum" charge of $150.