Best thing to clean bow rails and windshield frame?

[Gary H NC]

So far i have tried never dull and mothers polish. the metal does have some pitting but at least i would like to get some shine back.Thinking SOS pads?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Best thing to clean bow rails and windshield frame?

sos the pad is steel and will leave little bits, that will rust leaving spots. try the new mr clean pad.

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: Best thing to clean bow rails and windshield frame?

For aluminum,try flitz.cream polish.For stainless bowrails,use something very simple that works the best.Lemon oil.If you want to try use something an sos pad then get a 3m scotchbrite.Light to medium.Charlie

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Best thing to clean bow rails and windshield frame?

The Mr clean pad i tried,It needs something kind of abrasive to go over the pitting.I know the pits wont come out but something to smooth them out would help..wonder is wet sanding and then polish?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Best thing to clean bow rails and windshield frame?

i just read this in a post about building a windshield from scratch, heating the aluminum and bending. here's the blib on polishing afterwards.

When you have the shape you want, file any dings or scratches out and then wet sand with 400 grit and finish with 600 grit. If you have a bench grinder, you could put cotton buffing wheels on it and polish the moldings, or use metal polish by hand.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Best thing to clean bow rails and windshield frame?

Thanks TD,i'll give the wet sand a try...