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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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I was fairly sure this topic has been covered but couldnt find anything via the search, so............
The ali trim on my side steps need cleaning as they have loads of little black spots, almost like oil spots and discolouring. I have washed them, tried some CIF and a scouring pad, then some T-Cut, and whilst they are a lot cleaner I can seem to get the back to completely clean. It isnt just the balck spots there a sort of discolouring to the Ali as well.
What are folks using to get them looking like new?
Al Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
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 3rd May 2018 2:00 pm |
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NickJ
Member Since: 11 Oct 2010
Location: there's no f in point
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I used Bar Keepers Friend. Not sure if detrimental to the finish though
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| 3rd May 2018 6:37 pm |
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darrind
Member Since: 04 Jul 2008
Location: In A World of My Own!
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I used tar and bug remover to shift the black bits then alloy wheel cleaner for a few seconds before washing off to remove the yellowish stain on the front edge Must stop buying shiny toys....
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| 3rd May 2018 6:58 pm |
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Someone-Gone
Member Since: 21 Dec 2015
Location: Gone
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I’ve used ..... Wonder Wheels, it fizzes on contact, I don’t leave it on long, but my God it removes the tarnish that white spirits, petrol, chrome cleaner, polish, WD40 wouldn’t look at, but done hold me responsible if it ruins your side steps.
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| 3rd May 2018 8:26 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23330
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NickJ wrote:I used Bar Keepers Friend. Not sure if detrimental to the finish though
^This. I mixed it with white vinegar (the cleaning variety not culinary) and used it to clean up the steps which came fitted to my current Landmark before they were removed to fit on the HSE Lux that was owned by RedMerle. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography
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| 3rd May 2018 8:32 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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OK Chaps, a few chioces there, I think I'll try Trailhounds suggestion first, as I think alloy wheel cleaner will be a bit too strong. I get the impression that the Ali on the side steps is a bit soft.
Al Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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| 4th May 2018 8:09 am |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10296
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so tied the vinegar/washng powder mix - a bit better, then tried the Barkeepers Friend, a bit better still, but it looks like the Ali has discoloured in places and this looks patchy now. Not sure I can get them back to looking like new 
Al Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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| 4th May 2018 3:21 pm |
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NickJ
Member Since: 11 Oct 2010
Location: there's no f in point
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Another cleaner I have and use is Revive.
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| 4th May 2018 4:44 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23330
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I should have said that I applied the barkeepers/white vinegar mix with a non-stick pan scourer and had to apply quite a bit of pressure using circular motions for it work really well.
Good luck.  2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography
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| 4th May 2018 5:48 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10296
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LT. Yes I also used the bar keepers friend like that with a scourer. It's certainly better so I might give it another go. It may need a few attempts.
Al Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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| 5th May 2018 8:20 am |
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Someone-Gone
Member Since: 21 Dec 2015
Location: Gone
Posts: 5117
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You could try the alloy cleaner on an inconspicuous part first?
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| 5th May 2018 9:47 am |
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Navigator
Member Since: 17 Mar 2010
Location: Stay at Home. One of the lives you save could be your own.
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Plasti-coat in Black. Fit and forget. Until strip falls off, that is. A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
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| 5th May 2018 10:23 am |
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Disco4Landmark
Member Since: 14 Jun 2017
Location: Bedfordshire
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Mine had tarnished slightly and someone on here recommended Autosol, and they came up an absolute treat. Just apply with an old tea towel.
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| 10th May 2018 4:27 pm |
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