Checker plate clean up?

[retneprac]

Just thought i'd have a tidy up on the 110, tried a Dremmal with a fine wire brush on the checker plate, going to take a silly amount of time to complete now that I've done a patch!:der:

Anyone know a better way to clean it up?

 

[vilguy]

skotchbright pad

 

[Disco1BFG]

scotchbrite will work. you could also try an angle grinder with a wire brush on, or blast cleaning or some sort.... "sandblasting", but not done with sand (!).

 

[vilguy]

scotchbrite will work. you could also try an angle grinder with a wire brush on, or blast cleaning or some sort.... "sandblasting", but not done with sand (!).

ice blasting works well but its expensive

i could see an angle grinder with a wire brush getting a bit out of control? and potentially damaging paintwork etc

 

[Thor1950]

They make a spray on wash off cleaner for aluminium that will brighten it up and not effect paint work. Several on youtube

 

[chris7]

If the Chequered plate is Aluminium the don't use a wire brush! Ive found that Silvo which is recommended for Aluminium works very well if its not got that white corrosion

 

[Disco1BFG]

i could see an angle grinder with a wire brush getting a bit out of control?

Indeed! its not for the faint hearted, or the ham fisted amongst us

Works for me, but as always, YMMV :bounce:

 

[muckmuck]

Have used toothpaste on chequer plate brings it up a treat and smells nice too,also works well at cleaning up silver jewellery....

 

[retneprac]

Will give all a try in order of least destruction!

other half has B&D mouse sander with a polishing pad, might try that to!

 

[ratty]

Wheel acid

 

[MrNasty]

Foam pad with a directional polisher and cutting paste. Destroys the pads pretty quickly though but brightens it up nice, thing is is just oxides again and looks dirty.

 

[ratty]

If you want mirror finish you want autosol. It takes forever though.

 

[MrNasty]

If you want mirror finish you want autosol. It takes forever though.

Yep, Autosol takes forever, works better on chrome. I found soaking the plates in Coke overnight worked ok.

 

[ratty]

Yep, Autosol takes forever, works better on chrome. I found soaking the plates in Coke overnight worked ok.

I did the chequer plate on my truck with it a few years back. You don't realise just how much dirt is in the metal until you use the stuff.

 

[vilguy]

Have used toothpaste on chequer plate brings it up a treat and smells nice too,also works well at cleaning up silver jewellery....

it must be the baking soda!