Black Anodized Aluminum Deoxidizer | Clean Your Oxidized Aluminum

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Chad
2013 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon
OBK#44
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

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1985 300TD - Red Dragon
1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL

that just cleans and shines it, the problem on the hematite finish brightwork is that it turns into a gold/bronze color, Im trying to restore that.

Its the same kind of finish the W140 uses on its window trims and even newer mercedes.

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2012 BMW X5 (Beef + Granite suspension model)

1995 E300D - The original humming machine (consumed by Flood 2017)
2000 E320 - The evolution (consumed by flood 2017)

It doesn't show it in the video, but you wet sand the oxidation and discoloration off prior to the steps shown in the video. The trim in the video appears to have the gold discoloration you're talking about and after using the kit, it appears black again.

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Chad
2013 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon
OBK#44
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

SOLD
1985 300TD - Red Dragon
1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL

this wikipedia picture shows the original shade of the trim that was on the late W124, Ill give this guy a call and discuss what can be done.

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2012 BMW X5 (Beef + Granite suspension model)

1995 E300D - The original humming machine (consumed by Flood 2017)
2000 E320 - The evolution (consumed by flood 2017)

AFAIK the W124 and W201 had two types of those trim pieces. Pastel colored cars had the black trim pieces, while the metallic paint optioned models had the "dirty gold" trim.

However some have said there's only one part number for them.

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I talked to a real old timer mercedes mechanic - hes half way across the world, he said that mercedes benz W124 models had the hematite finish trim like the early W140. It was done my MB to be "like no other" btw there is only part no for these trim pieces - if they were types it would declare separate identifiers.

It reflects gold in bright light. This guy also told me that nowadays the wheel refinish powdercoat places have that color shade. I'll ask around, but I think it would be very costly. According to him the best way to protect the trim is to apply some sort of oil that is used on guns.

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2012 BMW X5 (Beef + Granite suspension model)

1995 E300D - The original humming machine (consumed by Flood 2017)
2000 E320 - The evolution (consumed by flood 2017)

Or just not take it through automatic car washes. That's what kills it unless you have severe acid rain.

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'83 240D

OK guys,

I purchased the Aluminum Trim Deoxydizer from "Classic Trim Coat", and here are my impressions. Appears to work as advertised!

Here's the procedure:

• Mask off any areas you don't want sanded with 1000 grit wet sandpaper
• Using paper towel, wipe down the trim you want to restore. Use wiping motion, from one end of the trim to the other. The idea is to clean the trim of any foreign debris (e.g. dirt) and get it wet
• Sand the trim using the 1000 grit wet sandpaper. The idea is to remove the surface oxidation off the aluminum.
• After sanding, use clean damp paper towel to wipe off the 'slurry' that is formed from the oxidized water mixed with the water
• Follow with a clean dry paper towel, again with the notion of wiping from one end to the other, to avoid leaving any traces of metal particles or water.
• Wet one of their "pads" with their deoxidizing liquid, and wipe the trim from one end to the other. If you didn't do a good enough job of removing the oxidized layer of aluminum, it will show up in this step and you will have wasted some of your rather expensive deoxidizer. If you messed up, then you use their 'remover' and remove the deoxidizer and do more sanding.
• Let dry for a few minutes (or hit with a hair dryer to speed things up) and then wipe another coat of the deoxidizer on.
• You're done!

Here's the before and after shots. I didn't take the whole sequence of shots, as it would just replicate what is shown in their videos. But, I did want to show what the 240D's trim looks like before and after.

I can now say I recommend the product!

It appears to be someone's home-brewed business. Good for him! The DVD is clearly home-made (on a Mac! Using iMovie!) and the packaging and such is clearly all a home operation. However, it all seems to work, so I'm happy.

Sincerely,

PE

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83 240D - 4 speed manual - Manilla Beige
189K miles, Tachometer mod, cool wooden shift knob from PeachParts, CocoMats, Original factory paint, manual windows, manual sunroof. Starting to add AudioWrap to this car too!

Hello Everyone -

I have put together a direct link that I hope you all find helpful when it comes to general Car Care.

Car Care - Here you will find various products that can be used during general exterior maintenance - including waxes, polishes, and cleaners.

Any of those products work to restore the anodized aluminum?

We may have a metal polish on site that could work, but I spoke to a few colleagues and we all agree that it would just be better to get re-anodized.


-Dmitry