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Plus 2 Window frames

PostPosted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 3:31 pm
by alfadave
Anyone got any tips for cleaning/restoring the aluminium window frames on a Plus 2.
Autoglym metal polish isn't man enough for the job.

Thanks

Re: Plus 2 Window frames

PostPosted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 3:38 pm
by EPC 394J
Assuming it?s the chrome you?re talking about? Tinfoil and vinegar has worked well for me in the past! Sounds bizarre I know. But give it a try!

Re: Plus 2 Window frames

PostPosted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:20 pm
by alfadave
Sorry, I mean the drop glass frames to the doors.
Seems like aluminium?

Re: Plus 2 Window frames

PostPosted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 7:02 pm
by mikealdren
I'm sure they're chrome, perhaps they've got to the point of re-plating?

Re: Plus 2 Window frames

PostPosted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 8:23 am
by alfadave
Very badly pitted.....might need blasting/chemical treatment first

Re: Plus 2 Window frames

PostPosted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 4:58 pm
by alfadave
Tried a magnet on mine ....no attraction.

Re: Plus 2 Window frames

PostPosted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 8:32 pm
by Matt Elan
The window frames on the plus 2 are chrome plated brass - so not magnetic! Its actually quite unusual for the chrome not to respond to polishing - on ALD I had a quick go at mine using brasso and was amazed how well they came up. I'll follow the relatively aggressive brasso with some solvol and mine should be looking pretty good.