Stuff works fantastic. One bit of advice to anyone that planning on trying this or any other brighter. Don't get distracted and walk away from it and leave it on to long. Because you can BURN the Aluminum with this type of cleaner. The "Burned" look will be a chalky white powder look. And its a lot of works to get it back to shinny, But can be done. Also, Be sure to THOROUGHLY wash down the area where you are working if you have pets, like a dog. Because IT CAN AND WILL BURN the pads on there feet. Same with kids and bare feet. Just simply wash the area well with cold water, and you'll be golden.
if its 'chalking' white for a Extended time '''''' that's the wrong type of acid for aluminum ''''' they have the real stuff in the back of store '''' the ''real'' stuff is '''fucking Dangerous''' that's the reason they keep it in the back '''' So idiots dont buy it ''''''' you have too Ask pacifically for it '''''''' this is the way of keeping it out of the hands of idiot's '' Soccer mom's '' DIY mental case's'' and House wife's '' and other idiot's ''''' like cops that like too ''ABUSE'' the Public '''' I really should not tell you ''' Because if you are not a very ''confidant & Sane person you have ''No Business messing around with it ' ''''Good stuff'''' BUT '''' DANGEROUS '''' YOU ONLY SEE ONCE ''''''' NO MISTAKES OR MISHAPP'S ''''''' GOT IT... hope so.
Thanks Jon! I'm going to give this a try on my HVAC service truck's tool boxes! I've been hoping there was a way to make them look better and I think this a great deal! God bless!
It's been my experience that each time I've tried the 'guaranteed to work' claims by manufacturers, it's only resulted in one disappointment after another. This product you've just demonstrated does indeed do what it claims. Thank you for sharing. Nice trailer btw!! For years I've wanted a nice aluminum tandem axle .... I just never found one I thought was truly affordable. I've always found that if someone owns an aluminum trailer, they think it's made of pure silver or gold, regardless of condition! Lol. Yours seems to have been treated well, and it looks like you're going to keep it that way. Thanks again. Incidentally, this ought to work great on truck tool boxes as well .... I'll be picking some up!
Liked the Purple Power….another organic product to use on the boards would be Linseed oil. You may want to consider taking the boards out doing the bottoms several times with what ever protectant you choose and reinstall…..Tom
Great video.... Very informative... Don't let the acid around the wood or even pressure treated wood..... Ur trailer will look great but ur haul will go right throw in time.
Would not recommend this stuff to anyone unless you want your bot completely white, are unless you plan on buffing it out after. Works good to clean it if your going to buff the aluminum after.
Those tires turned out very nice. You are turning that trailer into a show queen. You are going to get it looking so nice, your not going to want to put anything on it. 😀
Getting ready for its maiden voyage to up north next weekend with the tractor. Going to play in the woods again! I’m so looking forward to it! Keep on tractoring!
Wonder how this works to help remove cement dust from an aluminum tanker trailer? I found acids to be too aggressive for the aluminum, but acids are the only thing that removes the concrete. Might be worth a try with this.
I don't know if it would be strong enough to remove concrete like muriatic acid would. I could be wrong and it might be worth a shot. Good luck!! Keep on tractoring!
Yes it can, it oxidizes fast though. I’m trying out some spray on wax to maybe slow that oxidization down a bit. We’ll see I guess. 🤷♂️ Keep on tractoring!
I inherited my dads 2003 Harley Sportster…it lived in Maryland since new ( 21 years).. it is ALMOST…IMMACULATE….but now it is in my garage in Florida… a few miles from the ocean…so i need to get ahead of the ravages of humidity and salt air….this product…. 1) is it safe for aluminum engine parts? 2) even after fully rinsing is there a concern with residue negatively responding to the heat of the engine? ( engine block, cylinders and exhaust heat) 3) will the overspray damage the other metals and paint of the engine?… plastics and leather? Everybody wants to talk about shiny shiny pretty pretty…I just want to keep the bike clean and protected. All comments /input from experienced craftspeople will be very appreciated Thx
It will peel. Aluminum makes aluminum oxide on its surface, which will make it peel. A zinc cromate primer will stop the oxide process but it is not clear.
Our company gets Aluma-Clear on the tankers and it keeps them looking factory new. Not sure what the process is but it lasts through Michigan’s salty winters. They are located in Saginaw, Michigan and I’m sure it’s expensive.
Oil seems to have worked better over time but the stain also did well. I wouldn't waste money on stain though. Stick with used motor oil. Keep on tractoring!
I made this video that shows what it looked like before. You’re right though, I should have planned better. WHY I BOUGHT AN ALUMINUM TRAILER (My New Used Triton) ruclips.net/video/4BgHiPSKOGI/видео.html Keep on tractoring!
Lol i have the one by superior products (O'Reilly's has it in the back) its got one hell of a warning label 1st few sentences= fatal if swallowed ,fatal if inhaled, fatal in contact with skin . Im like damn can I look at it well that kill me too
This is basically an acid (or is it a "base"), it will etch the shit out of the surface of the aluminum, and while it will look "better" for a bit, the now more porous surface will oxidize QUICKLY and look even worse than it did before in short order. Just my .02
Great video. I see that it does a good job on removing the dirt and grim...But I don't get that it's called "Aluminum Brightener" yet the aluminum is actually a lot more dull when finished - clean but dull. I want a cleaner that will remove the dirt but leave the shine of the metal. Maybe that's impossible? (Yes, I know I can re-polish)
I hosed it down but seriously the main difference you see is because of the product. It really works well and is reasonably priced. Keep on tractoring!
Be careful with that on exposed concrete some of those brighteners have an acid base and could etch the surface of your driveway use plenty of water to flush it away
Awesome video. It is actually against the law to use motor oil that way.{Bad for the environment} Got the brightener Napa brand, for the wheels on my motorcycle. I have not tried it yet. But from what I've seen on RUclips I'm very hopeful. As for the motor oil. A better alternative is a name brand deck sealer.
I think most of those involve a lot of buffing which would be nice but not worth the effort. What do you know of that might work better? Keep on tractoring!
@@ritterjon You’re right it does require some buffing but there’s a product out there that works relatively quickly and easily even if rubbing or buffing it by hand and I don’t remember the name of it I did see it on RUclips
💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 Here is a link to the before version of the trailer before I did anything. WHY I BOUGHT AN ALUMINUM TRAILER (My New Used Triton) ruclips.net/video/4BgHiPSKOGI/видео.html
Stuff works fantastic. One bit of advice to anyone that planning on trying this or any other brighter. Don't get distracted and walk away from it and leave it on to long. Because you can BURN the Aluminum with this type of cleaner. The "Burned" look will be a chalky white powder look. And its a lot of works to get it back to shinny, But can be done. Also, Be sure to THOROUGHLY wash down the area where you are working if you have pets, like a dog. Because IT CAN AND WILL BURN the pads on there feet. Same with kids and bare feet. Just simply wash the area well with cold water, and you'll be golden.
if its 'chalking' white for a Extended time '''''' that's the wrong type of acid for aluminum ''''' they have the real stuff in the back of store '''' the ''real'' stuff is '''fucking Dangerous''' that's the reason they keep it in the back '''' So idiots dont buy it ''''''' you have too Ask pacifically for it '''''''' this is the way of keeping it out of the hands of idiot's '' Soccer mom's '' DIY mental case's'' and House wife's '' and other idiot's ''''' like cops that like too ''ABUSE'' the Public '''' I really should not tell you ''' Because if you are not a very ''confidant & Sane person you have ''No Business messing around with it ' ''''Good stuff'''' BUT '''' DANGEROUS '''' YOU ONLY SEE ONCE ''''''' NO MISTAKES OR MISHAPP'S ''''''' GOT IT... hope so.
Wonderful experiment.Thank you.
I have a 24ft pontoon about to get a cleaning thanks to your video , tks.
Thanks Jon! I'm going to give this a try on my HVAC service truck's tool boxes! I've been hoping there was a way to make them look better and I think this a great deal! God bless!
It's been my experience that each time I've tried the 'guaranteed to work' claims by manufacturers, it's only resulted in one disappointment after another. This product you've just demonstrated does indeed do what it claims. Thank you for sharing.
Nice trailer btw!! For years I've wanted a nice aluminum tandem axle .... I just never found one I thought was truly affordable. I've always found that if someone owns an aluminum trailer, they think it's made of pure silver or gold, regardless of condition! Lol.
Yours seems to have been treated well, and it looks like you're going to keep it that way. Thanks again.
Incidentally, this ought to work great on truck tool boxes as well .... I'll be picking some up!
Liked the Purple Power….another organic product to use on the boards would be Linseed oil. You may want to consider taking the boards out doing the bottoms several times with what ever protectant you choose and reinstall…..Tom
Looking good! Love the trailer! And you are making it look very nice!
That trailer is looking good now! I’ll have to try that Aluminum Brightener sometime. First time I’ve seen it. Take care!
Its starting to look a lot better. It needed a little TLC. Maiden voyage to up north this weekend.
Keep on tractoring!
SIR ''' don't use acid's on Condenser's '''''' it will ''eat'' pin holes in it ''''' take care... James.
on pontoon boats, People are making rafts and adding seats from school buses around the perimeter . work great
Thanks for sharing. I will definitely go get some.
We have a brushed aluminum cross on our steeple at our church..... Gunna give it a try. I'll get back to you. It really high and unaccessible.
Jon, great information! Thanks for sharing! That stuff really works great!
Great video.... Very informative... Don't let the acid around the wood or even pressure treated wood..... Ur trailer will look great but ur haul will go right throw in time.
Great looking trailer. Nice addition to your tools.
Thank you! Maiden voyage with the tractor on a long trip is coming this weekend. I’m hoping it performs well.
Keep on tractoring!
It definitely works good. I wonder how it would work on cast aluminum.
I’ve seen some videos where it works really well. Give it a try and find out.
Keep on tractoring!
Would not recommend this stuff to anyone unless you want your bot completely white, are unless you plan on buffing it out after. Works good to clean it if your going to buff the aluminum after.
Those tires turned out very nice. You are turning that trailer into a show queen. You are going to get it looking so nice, your not going to want to put anything on it. 😀
Getting ready for its maiden voyage to up north next weekend with the tractor. Going to play in the woods again! I’m so looking forward to it!
Keep on tractoring!
Wonder how this works to help remove cement dust from an aluminum tanker trailer? I found acids to be too aggressive for the aluminum, but acids are the only thing that removes the concrete. Might be worth a try with this.
I don't know if it would be strong enough to remove concrete like muriatic acid would. I could be wrong and it might be worth a shot. Good luck!!
Keep on tractoring!
Can use it for water spots on glass on cars or full acid bath on cars just wax right after
I use it all the time on my Dump Truck wheels and fuel tank
Nice job Jon. Aluminum can be beautiful when cleaned up.
Yes it can, it oxidizes fast though. I’m trying out some spray on wax to maybe slow that oxidization down a bit. We’ll see I guess. 🤷♂️
Keep on tractoring!
I inherited my dads 2003 Harley Sportster…it lived in Maryland since new ( 21 years).. it is ALMOST…IMMACULATE….but now it is in my garage in Florida… a few miles from the ocean…so i need to get ahead of the ravages of humidity and salt air….this product….
1) is it safe for aluminum engine parts?
2) even after fully rinsing is there a concern with residue negatively responding to the heat of the engine? ( engine block, cylinders and exhaust heat)
3) will the overspray damage the other metals and paint of the engine?… plastics and leather?
Everybody wants to talk about shiny shiny pretty pretty…I just want to keep the bike clean and protected.
All comments /input from experienced craftspeople will be very appreciated
Thx
Trailer looks great John 👍
Thanks Bob! Appreciate you watching.
Keep on tractoring!
What about putting a clear coat of polyurethane or something similar to protect the finish?
I’ve been wondering g about that. Maybe some sort of wax might help. I’ll try and find something. Thanks for watching.
Keep on tractoring!
It will peel. Aluminum makes aluminum oxide on its surface, which will make it peel. A zinc cromate primer will stop the oxide process but it is not clear.
Toilet bowl cleaner works very good also
Our company gets Aluma-Clear on the tankers and it keeps them looking factory new. Not sure what the process is but it lasts through Michigan’s salty winters. They are located in Saginaw, Michigan and I’m sure it’s expensive.
Any update on which seems to work better, oil or stain, on the wood?
Oil seems to have worked better over time but the stain also did well. I wouldn't waste money on stain though. Stick with used motor oil.
Keep on tractoring!
Wow! I wish you could do a complete before and after shot!
I made this video that shows what it looked like before. You’re right though, I should have planned better.
WHY I BOUGHT AN ALUMINUM TRAILER (My New Used Triton)
ruclips.net/video/4BgHiPSKOGI/видео.html
Keep on tractoring!
Lol i have the one by superior products (O'Reilly's has it in the back) its got one hell of a warning label 1st few sentences= fatal if swallowed ,fatal if inhaled, fatal in contact with skin . Im like damn can I look at it well that kill me too
There is not O'Reilly in the East side of USA. Dang.
What dilution ratio are you using?
Toon Bright is good too, probably the same chemistry.
Phosphoric Acid 3 mg/m3 1 mg/m3
Sulfuric Acid 3 mg/m3 1 mg/m3
Ammonium Bifluoride NA 205 mg (Fluorine)
Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether NA 50 ppm - 240 mg/m3
This is basically an acid (or is it a "base"), it will etch the shit out of the surface of the aluminum, and while it will look "better" for a bit, the now more porous surface will oxidize QUICKLY and look even worse than it did before in short order.
Just my .02
I might have to try that on my rims on my truck
Works amazingly well. Give it a try! Best of luck to the new school year Nate! Hope all is well.
Keep on tractoring!
Great video. I see that it does a good job on removing the dirt and grim...But I don't get that it's called "Aluminum Brightener" yet the aluminum is actually a lot more dull when finished - clean but dull. I want a cleaner that will remove the dirt but leave the shine of the metal. Maybe that's impossible? (Yes, I know I can re-polish)
Do you use full strength in the spray bottle or dilute it ?
Hello my fellow Minnesotan- how does it hold up before it tarnished again?
Had you already washed loose dirt/stains before beginning? Just wondering if some of that dramatic difference is due to just loose dirt...
I hosed it down but seriously the main difference you see is because of the product. It really works well and is reasonably priced.
Keep on tractoring!
Napa has one too by Mac
does the brightener make the aluminum white
not really, it does a nice job making it look like new.
Does it kill grass if you do it over grass?
Not too sure 🤷♂️
From a professional dont let it set more that 30 seconds to a minute. And start with a 4/1 acid to water mix first
Be careful with that on exposed concrete some of those brighteners have an acid base and could etch the surface of your driveway use plenty of water to flush it away
Dont use it on cast aluminum, it will make it a dull gray
Polish all of the trailer rails then ill look even better
Awesome video. It is actually against the law to use motor oil that way.{Bad for the environment} Got the brightener Napa brand, for the wheels on my motorcycle.
I have not tried it yet. But from what I've seen on RUclips I'm very hopeful.
As for the motor oil. A better alternative is a name brand deck sealer.
Where is this against the law? I’ve never heard of that before. Just curious! 🤷♂️
Keep on tractoring!
You should have greased and repacked the wheel bearings!
Ohh I see. You’re one of those guys. Ok
I hope you put insurance on the trailer.. ie theft
There’s better products out of that it’ll make it actually look like chrome
I think most of those involve a lot of buffing which would be nice but not worth the effort. What do you know of that might work better?
Keep on tractoring!
@@ritterjon You’re right it does require some buffing but there’s a product out there that works relatively quickly and easily even if rubbing or buffing it by hand and I don’t remember the name of it I did see it on RUclips
💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥
Here is a link to the before version of the trailer before I did anything.
WHY I BOUGHT AN ALUMINUM TRAILER (My New Used Triton)
ruclips.net/video/4BgHiPSKOGI/видео.html
Do you dilute it with water?