Old Everest aluminum doors and window frames

coowee

Double glazing fitted over 23 yrs ago.
I am wanting to clean the aluminum on 2 external doors and window frames of my house.
I've tried soap and water/ white vinegar and water, but when I think I am getting somewhere it dries and the aluminum becomes dull with a few bleach like patches over it.

Is there any product I can buy that will restore the sheen?
Thank you

FreeBear

The frames will be anodised and/or lacquer. The white patches you are seeing is where the coating has broken down and the aluminium is corroding away.

Applying a coat of wax will probably be the best solution short term.

phill99

Try Using T Cut (available from Halfords etc) which is used to re-shine dull paintwork on cars.


It's excellent at cleaning metals.

coowee

Thank you Freebear,
When you say - short term , do you mean the door will have to be replace sooner then later?
Phill99 Thanks, I haven't really thought of using T Cut I will be checking it out

FreeBear

coowee wrote: »

When you say - short term , do you mean the door will have to be replace sooner then later?

If you use wax, it will need to be reapplied after a while - Maybe once or twice a year.

A 23 year old double glazing is probably coming to the end of its intended life, so you may want to consider a replacement at some point. Perhaps in five to ten years depending on the state of the sealed units.