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School Of Hard Knock
Posted 4/23/2018 10:20 (#6726366)
Subject: Acid washing aluminum trailer


just a tish NE of central ND		How big of a job is that turn out to be? What are the procedures? Particularly interested in the dull colored aluminum
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jd4930
Posted 4/23/2018 10:27 (#6726372 - in reply to #6726366)
Subject: RE: Acid washing aluminum trailer


Central ND		I would exhaust all other possibilities before I use acid.......maybe a good citrus cleaner, acid turns them white
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dave morgan
Posted 4/23/2018 12:47 (#6726573 - in reply to #6726372)
Subject: RE: Acid washing aluminum trailer


Somerville, Indiana		^^^X2^^^
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alfalfa338
Posted 4/23/2018 10:27 (#6726373 - in reply to #6726366)
Subject: RE: Acid washing aluminum trailer


west central ohio		I did my dump trailer when I got it. Cloudy day wet trailer down, hand sprayed the product ( got it from East trailer but can't remember the name right now think it was a citrus based product) and then power washed it. 2 hours or so for 33' trailer.

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ctnfarms
Posted 4/23/2018 10:41 (#6726393 - in reply to #6726373)
Subject: RE: Acid washing aluminum trailer


NW IA		Do not use acid. Citrus based only.
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School Of Hard Knock
Posted 4/23/2018 10:56 (#6726408 - in reply to #6726393)
Subject: RE: Acid washing aluminum trailer


just a tish NE of central ND		So how does the citrus turn out? Does it turn white and you have to have buff the rest or just how do these older trailers on the road look so pretty?
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3532
Posted 4/23/2018 11:37 (#6726455 - in reply to #6726408)
Subject: RE: Acid washing aluminum trailer


North Eastern ND		Use acid here. Nothing else gets it clean. Tried citrus at truck wash also. Acid it and be done
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mmaddox
Posted 4/23/2018 11:55 (#6726480 - in reply to #6726455)
Subject: RE: Acid washing aluminum trailer


Have used acid for years with no issues.
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IlHay
Posted 4/23/2018 12:00 (#6726490 - in reply to #6726366)
Subject: RE: Acid washing aluminum trailer


C IL		The citrus based will work if it is a newer trailer and not oxidized really bad. If it is an older trailer you will need acid. If using acid start with a week mix and test it on a spot not easily seen. You can then increase/decrease the mix if needed. To strong of a mix will turn the aluminum white.You can use a soft scrub brush to apply it and scrub on the trailer also. Start at the bottom of the trailer and do not let acid run down on untreated areas or you will have streaking. Do small areas at a time till you get the hang of it. Either do it on a cloudy day or in a shop. The acid cannot dry on the trailer. It must be rinsed off quickly.The acids seem to work best on a warm trailer.
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countryflunky
Posted 4/23/2018 13:34 (#6726645 - in reply to #6726366)
Subject: RE: Acid washing aluminum trailer


sc ks		Dad told em not to but they acidized our cornhusker before we picked it up and the rivets are all rusty now sure wish they wouldn't have done it.
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3532
Posted 4/23/2018 20:05 (#6727068 - in reply to #6726645)
Subject: RE: Acid washing aluminum trailer


North Eastern ND
countryflunky - 4/23/2018 12:34

Dad told em not to but they acidized our cornhusker before we picked it up and the rivets are all rusty now sure wish they wouldn't have done it.


Acid stops rust , doesn’t form it.
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kmk
Posted 4/23/2018 16:01 (#6726771 - in reply to #6726366)
Subject: RE: Acid washing aluminum trailer



West Central IL		This is my trailer that gets acid after winter and before fall. No issues at all!



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ekeller2
Posted 4/23/2018 16:54 (#6726825 - in reply to #6726366)
Subject: RE: Acid washing aluminum trailer


So. IL		Anyone know where I can buy some good trailer acid in So. IL? Had good results from Zep but they will no longer sell to individuals anymore.

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young buck
Posted 4/23/2018 17:08 (#6726837 - in reply to #6726825)
Subject: RE: Acid washing aluminum trailer


If using acid cover up dura brite wheels. It’ll eat the protectant off....I use a company called tetra chem it’s safe for dura brite wheels
https://tetra-chem.com/pdfs/503.pdf

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bigmoe
Posted 4/23/2018 20:10 (#6727081 - in reply to #6726366)
Subject: RE: Acid washing aluminum trailer


ecmn		I'll have to look at the brand I get. Doesn't turn it white, safe on polished surfaces, and actually brightens it a little. If the aluminum is really dirty you might have to do it twice. Start at the bottom with a good fine mist hand sprayer and work your way up so it doesn't streak. Spray off with cold water pressure washer.
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School Of Hard Knock
Posted 4/23/2018 21:29 (#6727288 - in reply to #6726366)
Subject: RE: Acid washing aluminum trailer


just a tish NE of central ND		So far, lots of mixed signals and what works for some and doesnt work for others. Is it that one kind of acid or the kind of citrus is different than the next type or brand? I guess its not going to be that easy to get a better look on older aluminum.... (: Will have try some things when I get some time this summer.
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promised land dreams
Posted 4/24/2018 10:13 (#6727977 - in reply to #6727288)
Subject: RE: Acid washing aluminum trailer


Here's the stuff we use. Roughly 45 aluminum feed trucks. As other post says, roughly 3 hours to do a 5 axle feed tank and the tractor. Hope I get the picture of the label to upload.
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promised land dreams
Posted 4/24/2018 10:21 (#6727986 - in reply to #6727288)
Subject: RE: Acid washing aluminum trailer


Here's the stuff we use. Roughly 45 aluminum feed trucks. As other post says, roughly 3 hours to do a 5 axle feed tank and the tractor. Hope I get the picture of the label to upload.



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Vmo
Posted 4/24/2018 05:20 (#6727568 - in reply to #6726366)
Subject: RE: Acid washing aluminum trailer


Iowa		.
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promised land dreams
Posted 4/24/2018 10:33 (#6728001 - in reply to #6726366)
Subject: RE: Acid washing aluminum trailer


Here's a before and after pic from last nite. This trailer is about 10yrs old, don't remember for sure.



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bigmoe
Posted 4/24/2018 13:05 (#6728226 - in reply to #6726366)
Subject: RE: Acid washing aluminum trailer


ecmn		Midwest CTI 1000 is what I use. Spray on, let it set for a minute or 2 and pressure wash off. Should only take an hour to do a really good job on the trailer
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codydfarms
Posted 4/26/2018 10:08 (#6731461 - in reply to #6726366)
Subject: RE: Acid washing aluminum trailer


Citrus and polish are best for aluminum
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