[fondoo1287]

Has anyone here tried cleaning their aluminum window trim? I had spots and thought they were hard water stains and tried cleaning it with chemical guys water spot remover and it now left white streaks

[jayg80]

What was your process? I haven't used this specific product but I definitely was left was a better result.

Steps that I followed previously:
- washed trim
- slightly damp foam pad
- applied gel as if i was using polish
- wiped off gel with microfiber towel immediately
- cleaned trim again

[Chukker]

Originally Posted by fondoo1287

Has anyone here tried cleaning their aluminum window trim? I had spots and thought they were hard water stains and tried cleaning it with chemical guys water spot remover and it now left white streaks

I just finished doing a minor detailing of my son's car and he had very similar looking mineral spots on his windows and his trim. For both, I used vinegar, focused on small areas at a time, and once the spot had lifted, I neutralized it with fresh water and then a detailer (Meguiars). I was pleased with the results and so was my son. He works in an industrial park and there is a lot of lime in the air which wreaks havoc on his vehicle.

It is a lot of work and time to get the etching from lime/mineral calcification off the paint, glass and trim. I also used a 3" buffing pad (the kind you see sold to clean up your hazed headlight covers) as it gets tedious trying to rub these deposits out by hand.

Good luck.

[mk17]

Try using Autoglym Paint Renovator. I used it for years for exactly this kind of problem on my 36 & 46's. It also works brilliantly for rejuvenating faded or tarnished chrome with no damage.