Best product for Stainless and Aluminum Rails

GaBoy

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I need a product to help fight some corrosion on my metals and to polish with. Any past experiences on this.
 

recess

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Re: Best product for Stainless and Aluminum Rails

I've found Starbrite Marine Polish for fiberglass does a great job on SS handrails. If its got little specks of rust in the SS, use automotive Chrome polish first, then polish up with the Starbrite. Been using it for 20 years.
 

Bob_VT

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Re: Best product for Stainless and Aluminum Rails

Some aluminum is clear-coated. I have found that using 0000 steel wool along with my chemicals works best. It is very fine and really does not scratch but will help lift the corrosion.
 

burroak

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Re: Best product for Stainless and Aluminum Rails

Just to throw another idea into the pot; the show car industry used Flitz for years, now, Meguar's and Mothers' products are all the rage for chrome and alloy wheels and parts.
 
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