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Old 12-18-2005, 11:25 AM
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cleaning running boards?
Anyone got any good tips on how to best clean the aluminium running boards?
How can i best polish them up. I have stains.. marks that i am stuggling to get off. Tired the normal products.. anyone got any tips?
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Old 12-18-2005, 02:21 PM
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I have the same problem

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Old 12-18-2005, 03:25 PM
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depends on what kind of stains... hard water? rubber? tar? or do you just want to polish it?

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Anyone got any good tips on how to best clean the aluminium running boards?
How can i best polish them up. I have stains.. marks that i am stuggling to get off. Tired the normal products.. anyone got any tips?
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Old 12-18-2005, 04:01 PM
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I'm not sure what kind of stains you have, but the best product for me has been simple green. I spray it on and let it sit for a minute or so...I then take a soapy sponge and presto...no stains. If you have grease, you should wipe with a dry towel before you apply the simple green.....Phil
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Old 12-18-2005, 04:04 PM
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Have you tried Auto-Sol
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Old 12-19-2005, 05:36 AM
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Yes I was thinking of that but thought it might be a bit to harsh
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Old 12-19-2005, 05:44 AM
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I reckon Auto-Sol or peek would be just fine. H'mmm there is this other stuff I'm away to look for web site.
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Old 12-19-2005, 10:06 AM
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I'm having the same problem with mine...a brownish stain around the rubber treads.

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Old 12-19-2005, 10:15 AM
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Here you go as promised link to the product "Brillant Shine" I use got to say good stuff.

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Click on the more info button and it goes through what poilish for what surface type thing. Give the stuff a go removes any stains even the burnt suit on my exhaust
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I use Mother's aluminum polish...works great, including those brownish stains around the black buttons.
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