#9. Hi Max, great question! I have been putting off what I considered was going to be a bitch of a job for some time now.anyway today I bite the bullet. The best way is to possibly re-polish it. Product Description. You must log in or register to reply here. You cannot paste images directly. We have a Coromal caravan and the rubber padding on the front of the van has been damaged by stone chips. I can truthfully say I have never used a cleaning product that worked SO well. Continue reading more articles & discover the latest, Mon Fri:8.30AM 4PM Vehicle drop-off from 7am (for confirmed bookings), Mon Fri: 8.30AM 4PM Vehicle Drop-Off from 7am (for confirmed bookings). I actually put Armourall on mine and it makes it shiny. I used Diggers Stain and Rust Remover, which is Oxalic Acid. A cut and polish is probably to harsh for an uneven surface. We are here to help with your project big or small. 620 views, 6 likes, 0 loves, 4 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Premium RV Repairs: Look how the replacing checker plate modernises and improves this #caravan.. and it's value. For microwaves, fridges, and other black appliances: Mix a solution of equal parts water and vinegar in a spray bottle. Kedron's advice was not to wash it with any chemicals because that removes the protective coating. Other popular names foraluminum diamond plate are tread plate, checker plate, durbar plate, or floor plate. Black anodized aluminum diamond plate. Convenient pre-cut and lightweight Decorative patterns Easy to work with Safe tread non slip surface I made around a 10% solution (100 grammes in 1 litre of water. I have a BMW motorbike called a triple black, and as the name suggests it has a lot of black paint on it. It may not display this or other websites correctly. For fibreglass-clad RVs, you're best off using a specific fibreglass polish and wax. Here are some tips on preventative care foraluminum diamond plate: Keep an eye on youraluminum diamond plate. ! So far we have tried Tyre Black (looked good but washed off with first shower of rain, WD40 (attracted dust), Nu Look Once a Year Polish (did nothing and it is still dull). To clean it is the tedious and tough job. Repeated the two steps for several times until the surface gets completely clean with neither stain nor . Checker plate is available in black and silver aluminum and is usually installed in one day. That was 4 months ago and still looks good. Jan 8, 2015. The Checker Plate Black Collection comprises of toolboxes made from black powder-coated aluminium checker plate. Hit it with Armoral and it looked like new again. Your link has been automatically embedded. Its rubbed into the checker plate with a cloth. Its sort of like washing a car regularlyyou want to preserve the paint, or in this case, the shine. I mixed up a slightly stronger brew for the chassis & all those ingrained red dirt stains just disappeared brought the chassis back to 'new'. Step by step video of how to turn old looking checker/ diamond plate into a brand new looking piece CLEANING ALUMINUM WITH ACID PLUS POLISHING 238K views Why KADEL Engineering invested in their. have seen her on the morning shows. Specifications aluminum plate. What suggestions are there for polishing it to make black and shiny again. Strong acid or alkaline cleaning agents are not recommendable, either, since the corrosion resistance of some aluminum pates are not strong enough as you imagine. Cleans the chequer plate but not damaging to paintwork etc. Interleaved with papers between plates. Email: nydia@aluminumhm.com The only thing I have found that seems to have any effect is Xtreme Detail Polish (Spray Polish) from Wilko's Pro Shine. I think it was $30 per bottle. Wash and then rinse thoroughly right away, so you prevent staining, streaks, or water spots. As a result, it has the features of both 4000 and 5000 series. You are using an out of date browser. Also removes cement residue as well as slight grease and oil contaminations. STONE PADDING ON FRONT OF CARAVAN. 5 Reasons To Use Aluminum Diamond Plate In Your Truck Bed. I just use brake cleaner.. Black Checker Plate. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The toolboxes from this collection are suitable for utes, trucks, caravans and trailers. If the vinyl stone guard on your caravan is looking tired or you are looking to add protection with caravan checker plate, contact us at the RV Service Centre for a personalised quote. You are using an out of date browser. Point of post - I paid $59.95 on a Powerball for Ians drill as it came highly recommended for checkerplate - if you think of doing the same don't bother. Well, we are in Melbourne at present, on a couple of weeks trip away with teh van, but normally we are in the Barossa, so if you come nearby call in! while it may show up as a patch the idea is to see if after awhile the fault comes thru or any other reaction occurs, then you will have a better idea on what to do next. When we install the caravan checker plate we remove the corner edge moulds and place the checker plate under the edge moulds to ensure a quality seal and professional finish. It will take ages to get clean. Saturday proved to be great weather, and so down on my back under the caravan I drilled and chiselled out the old pop rivets, and with much help from Paul and long screwdrivers we managed to coax the new sheeting into its resting place. thanks for the tip on the 3M polish, I was unable to find a stockist here but did finally get our local paint shop to order it although they only do a 3M order about every 3 months (nothing happens very quickly here in Maryborough). Step 1: Wipe Down with Vinegar and Water. Kept like this with Wilko's Extreme Detail spray on polish as advised earlier. Sorry John the rest of the gang got it right, I'm just a colour blinded QUEENSLANDER. Clean it properly, mask it up & get about 4 cans on 150 gram black touch up paint from an automotive outlet. On a previous topic I made the comment that the alloy plate was sealed and should not be polished (as advised by a van manufacturer). Check the caravaners forum I think I read something on there ,hope it help's. Apply a commercial aluminum cleaner or metal polishing paste for stubborn areas that don't respond to natural cleaners. The first van had a vinyl stone guard on the front of the van which we replaced with black checker plate. An option to consider to preserve youraluminum diamond plate is applying a protective coat of wax. Wow, that is the best post Ive read regarding cleaning and protecting aluminum, not add a coat of Shark Hide, youre good to go! We have had to use "purple" polish on our new van due to the stains acquired from much mud running,red dust and other normal use abuse . Wax and grease remove the area (prep wash), and then try something like 3m swirl remover. I have been busily polishing our Keddy in readiness for its big trip next March, early start I know but once I leave here in a week I will not see it again until we come through to pick it up and go. Pets are welcome but children must be leashed at all times, Alloy wheel cleaner from Supercheap or similar, CLEANING ALUMINIUM CHECKERPLATE ON FRONT OF VAN, http://campervans.myfreeforum.org/index.php. If the treadplate is black it will more than likely be powder coated. Feel free to email us at [emailprotected] or call us at (800) 935-1973. Caravan checker plate is also a great way to give a fresh look, cover any existing stone chip damage andadd value to your caravan. Powered by Invision Community, Travelling this fine country full time, When you do this, you cut the amount of time it takes to clean and care for the material. Clear editor. By will have to inspect mine, never even looked that closely at the chequer plate, What about tyre black or whatever it's called its like a armoral type stuff. Was her name Shannon Lush or something similiar. Wax helps the material continue to look new. I went to kedron's today and bought a bottle of 'purple' but Tom I agree the stuff looks more like pink to me too . must be al that ba-mia-ba and wood alcohol that they fed us in the funny farm; anyway the bride has finished mowing the block today so she can start using purple tomorrow after she comes home from the market :whip: Col, thanks for the tip on oxalic acid . have bought a bottle of 10% and will be starting on the chasis shortly! The new caravan I have ordered will have black checker plate to the lower half, the one pice upper section will be treated by Vantec before I pick it up. Fax: +86-371-65621393 Thanks for the comments and advice, I will give suggestions a crack and hope fully I get a better finish. Whether you work in construction, fabrication, or have a trailer, you are probably familiar withaluminum diamond plate. On a previous topic I made the comment that the alloy plate was sealed and should not be polished (as advised by a van manufacturer). It honestly depends on the amount of damage and how deep it is. You should use a clean polishing pad to apply the polish (leaving the polish on the paint according to the polish instructions), then wipe off the residue with a microfibre cloth. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Whenever you are cleaning, buffing, or polishing, always make sure to take care of yourself. Yep i got a clip over the ear for that comment. Our focus on only these products allows us to provide our loyal customers great customer service, outrageously competitive pricing, and speedy, affordable delivery. Just keep in mind that buffing and polishing takes a lot of time and effort, so set aside the right amount of time. My wife even had to wash it down at Cania gorge before we even set it up ,after traveling in to Lake Nuga Nuga between Injune and Carnavan gorge. I did the checker plate first about a sqm at a time, spray on, scrub with a course scrubbing brush so you dont cut your fingers on the sharp edges then rub over with a rag soaked in the mixture, left it on for NO more than 5 minutes & then hit it with a Gerni. But like cleaners, you always want to test a patch before applying to the whole sheet. yeah mine is the same but doesn't look as bad as that. If you still want to try more you could wet sand it with 1500grit and then try a hand polish again (be careful on the raised edges. You can post now and register later. Your previous content has been restored. Would be good to see if there is a solution. The aluminium chequer plate shines again. WHAT VIDEOS SHOULD I MAKE?SUBSCRIBE! Allytech Australia's Checker Plate Sheets come in 2400mm x 1220 mm sheets. Another benefit is thataluminum diamond plate makes a great decoration. For brand new vans, a non-abrasive wax should be enough. Unaware of Kedron factory process but the manufacturers of the plate definitely do not treat the alloy. Whether your van is in need of a service orneed to book a repair - feel free to get in touch with us today. Keep it out of the elements, and wax it. Makes anything old look new again. The owner chose black checker plate for the front of the caravan to minimise reflection and glare that silver checker plate can throw in the tow vehicles mirrors. You must log in or register to reply here. Mr Muscle oven cleaner ,but make sure the chequer plate is cold. Paste as plain text instead, At least with the silver some good elbow grease and a toppolish helps it to keep looking good. Aluminum vs Stainless Steel: Whats the Right Material for the Job? I have been trying to restore that new showroom look that was there when the topender was picked up from the factory but try as I may, this Nth Qld bulldust and mud seems to have stained the aluminium. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. as this will open the pores of the metal and induce corrosion. I use Mr Sheen to maintain Powder Coat finishes, the front of the Van won't get a gloss finish from polishing as it's a Satin finish, but the Mr Sheen will bring it back to life again. Ambulances, delivery trucks, firefighter trucks, and food trucks always havealuminum diamond plate on them. (took me ages and a lot of scrubbing to eventually get things sorted.). . we ran out of time before we had to head off on our trip to Albury/Adelaide so all of my good plans to have a spotless Kedron on the road went out the window. Thanks Tom, I am going to Kedron on Wednesday and will see if I can track down a bit more info on the pink powder. Front caravan storage boots can be neatly covered. Aluminum will have a bit of tarnish on the top, and this needs to be removed. E-NOX Clean removes: Limescale, annealing colours, mineral deposits, oxidation and rust. I will be sure to not scrub too hard while I am cleaning it next time. Since that revelation I have done a lot of research and find that that was totally un tru please forgive me. Happy wife happy life Richard. Has anyone had this problem. Display as a link instead, Our black checker plate on caravan are pressed aluminum sheets bearing a raised diamond pattern on one side. Caravan checker plate is an effective way to add value to your caravan. It makes quiet a bit of difference to the appearance. How did your external cleaning of the van go,with all those hints from the forum? The raised pattern provides great traction so you dont slip. If you want to use a cleaner of some sort, test it on a small patch or corner to make sure it doesnt harm the metal. All of the black bits, incuding the plastic bits are now polished with this. How to polish diamond plate the easy way. Aluminum diamond plate may be great for wet environments, but water can damage it. Try Mum's Amuminium Polish. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. In the following photos silver aluminium checker plate was fitted to the sides of the caravan at the same time that the suspension was upgraded for the ability to take the caravan offroad. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); How To Clean And Maintain Aluminum Diamond Plate Shine. Camping, bush walking - Happy Wife, Happy Life! The front panel that suffered 'acne damage' well thats another story, thats beautifully clean now,(& NO amount of polishing would return it to its former state) but has permanent damage due to flying stones not stopped by the stone screen. Using your toilet bowl cleaner, scrub it on with the brush and rinse it completely. Meeting great people of all nationalities. I put the solution into a spray bottle, sprayed on small sections at a time and left for about 5 minutes before washing off with water. It is made into tread plates for staircases, tool boxes, flooring for elevators and wall cladding at home, shopping malls and gyms. wonder wheels ally wheel cleaner, available from most halfords and car accessory places. In some cases, it can take more than cleaning and waxingaluminum diamond plate to get it to look new. I use my aluminium clad trike twice a week throughout the year, next to the sea, and the ali stays clean and clear - only thing I've ever found to work. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Five Bar Tread Aluminum Sheet Brite Finish, 3003 H22, Acrylic Sheet (Plexiglass) - Clear Plastic Extruded, Trailer Skin - Aluminum Sheets, Exterior Panel - Black, White, Grey & more, Stainless Steel Sheet - 304 / 430, #4, 2B, BA, Chrome, Mill and Quilted For Sale, Aluminum Diamond Plates - Treadbrite, Five Bar & Black For Sale. If you notice, most ambulances and firetrucks are stored inside when not in use. Over time it has become quite dull. STEP 1 - THE WASH Being such a large surface area if you can use sprays and pressure washers then you will save yourself time and effort. Replacing a tired looking vinyl stoneguard with checker plate is a great way to modernize and improve the look of a caravan. Do you mean we have lost our excuse for not polishing the chequerplate? Hot sunshine is just as damaging as snow. You can find this in all kinds of materials such as steel and stainless steel; however, aluminum is the most popular, and has the least amount of hassle. JavaScript is disabled. It cleaned the galvanised chassis parts to like new, the chequer plate is back to shiny and I also used it to clean red dust stains off the awning. Your link has been automatically embedded. JavaScript is disabled. Surprisingly, it lasts a while. Display as a link instead, I did not know before that this will help it last long and keep its shine. Fishing By Big Fish, December 28, 2015 in Public Forum. It took 2 days with a tooth bush and a lot of elbow grease to bring it back to clean. You must polish or wax your vehicle caravan before . We always recommend to NOT use harsh detergents or floor soap to cleanaluminum diamond plate. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Caravan checker plate is able to be professionally fitted to your caravan toprotect the front and sides of your van from stone chips. An option to consider to preserve your aluminum diamond plate is applying a protective coat of wax. Hear what you're all saying but Belgom Alu is what the professionals use - and it has a wax coating once buffed which protects. Running your finger along the silicone now will take off any excess, without smearing it onto the cladding or J-mould because it has soap already sprayed onto it. Being aluminium it will, of course, oxidise in air anyway and if you use something like autosol, you will find the different angles of the raised bits in the chequerplate will capture your polish as well as the aluminium residue. I used a normal car sponge that I used to use on my Swan. I have used a bleach soution with success. Each time I walk past the van & look at the chassis I'm amazed at how clean it is! I would do a test, clean down a damaged section with thinners or turps, mask it up so you don't overspray the walls, then just using a spray can hit it with some black auto paint, matt or gloss whatever blends in and feather the edges so it blends in. 3.Packing: Export standard, wooden pallet. I wonder if anyone canhelp with a remady for removing all the black mould that we are getting on the roof & gutter sealant on the roof of the van from all this wet Qld weather? December 28, 2015 in Public Forum. Re mould on sealant on roof. No scratches Occupational safety: VOC-reduced and non-flammable Suitable for the food industry: cleaner residues are removed by rinsing with water The cleaning performance can be perfected using the hand grinding disc and the special cleaning fleece. The occasional alcoholic beverage YouTube Reviewer. Even ifaluminum diamond plate is designed for heavy use, it helps a lot to protect it when you can. The powder-coated layer gives the toolbox a sleek modern look. Dont allow water or any cleaning products to sit in the surface for a long timealways spray and wipe. Hi Rick, I will be paying SupaCheap a visit in the morning to see if I can find the products you mentioned; although I get the feeling that it might be more pertinent for me to wait till Monday to check out repco first :biggrin: I was at the Kedron factory on Wednesday and they had 3 x bottles of PURPLE on the shelf. Tel: +86-371-65621391 Clear editor. If you still want to try more you could wet sand it with 1500grit and then try a hand polish again (be careful on the raised edges. I don't recommend unsing any acid (as in tomato sauce, coke etc.) 20ft Roma caravan - Mercedes Benz Sprinter - SA-based at the moment. 41008 $17 NATURAL WATER CHLORINE DIOXIDE TABLETS 8 X 4GRMS.COT4 $24 PREMIER ONE QUAD BRUSH HEAD. The cleaning gel is prayed on and even adheres to vertical surfaces. :confused: :smile: JK, what parts of SA are you visiting? If the treadplate is black it will more than likely be powder coated. Avoid using harsh chemicals, cleaners, abrasives, and acids. I bought it from Bunnings at about $16:00 for two kilos. Checker plate for your caravan is available in black and silver aluminium and our experienced team can carry out installation, usually within a day. Corrosive products doesnt work so well on any kind of metal. RT357 $42 (1) Westinghouse Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner $269 $290 Free Shipping PREMIER ONE FLOW THROUGH POLE. Black Aluminum checker Plate sheet is used as scuff (kick) plates, running boards, mud flaps and more. Mud flaps. You have shared very worthful information to keep it clean and restore it back to its original state of beauty. The best way to clean items made of aluminum checker plate sheetsproves to be softer and more complicated. Wax and grease remove the area(prep wash), and then try something like 3m swirl remover. Wechat/whatsapp: +86 18137889531, Copyright2021 Haomei Aluminum Coil. Wonder Wheels, on bare alloy metal. The black checker plate was also carried around the sides of the caravan to match and the overall result was a great improvement in the look of the caravan. Learning how to cleanaluminum diamond plate isnt as hard as it seems! First, flush the surface with clean water, and then wipe the surface using a piece of soft cloth wet with neutral cleaning agents. Scourers tend to mark the soft alloy. If something needs to be cleaned, do it! !Vans Stain & water stuff: https://www.vans.com/shop/water-stain-pump-shoe-care#hero=0instant shoe cleaner:https://www.am. We always recommend just warm water and a towel because harsh chemicals will eventually destroy the finish when used improperly. After cleaning all the aluminiun back I went out and bought some polish which was brillant , It's called 3M chrome & metal polish it's in a 10oz tub,I purchased it from Russco paints here in Townsville Duckworth st $32.00 each. All Rights Reserved. RT116 $68 I am hoping that someone may be able to help me with a product or method to clean the aluminium chequerplate on the kedron. Feb 19, 2015. Required fields are marked *. We are the leading distributor ofaluminum diamond plate, aluminum sheets, stainless steel, quilted stainless steel sheets, and accessories. Therefore it is important to maintain it. Our Aluminium plates can be used for Caravans or to make tool boxes, kick plates, trailer flooring, wheel guards, feature paneling, boot liners, shelves and much more. You can contact the company via phone and they can send it to you on 07 4152 6416. checker plate's protective treads also help maintain its good looks and make it easy to keep clean. I use a cheap kitchen crme cleaner on my alloy side bar tread plates, it brings hem up a treat. You might need some specialized metal cleaners or polishes and a buffer to get it back to its original shine. Another method is fine, dry steel wool, with no soap. Polar Blast will loosen and suspend the storage dust and dirt. Its not a shiny finish like tyre black but more of a restored look. __________________ Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device! You vcan get it in Bunnings. 33. Whilealuminum diamond plate is very durable and easy to take care, its sometimes the best way to clean the material is to never let it get out of hand in the first place. From what I've heard it is caused by poor preparation before paint application. There is a product made in USA don't know if available here in Oz. Leave it on for 5-10 minutes before hosing off and make sure you wash down where the water/bleach runs down the walls etc. Sep 20, 2015 #1 Not sure if you can see from photo but after washing van for the first time and with wash supplied by dealer the black check plate has faded in a number of areas. Step 2: Sealing + Protection. Warm water and a cloth works great! Pasted as rich text. Would advise the use of rubber gloves & eye protection. A few weeks back I decided that it was time to try out the "purple polish" and settled on the shower alcove floor as a test run .. in my opinion the polished floor did not achieve a sheen any where near that of the original or pre-polish finsh. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. February 5, 2011 in Public Forum. Just be careful if you use alloy wheel cleaner i.e.
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