How to deal with this problem on shower tray

billiepiper14

Hi not sure you can see from picture but there is some kind of aluminium trim which has fully corroded at top. It does not effect anything but is very unsightly is there anything I can use to improve the look of this please ?

Emmia

That looks like you've got a lot of gunge in there Have you tried brushing it out/cleaning it out with an old toothbrush?

ThisIsWeird

I can't make out what the issue is from the pics, sorry. But there are countless white PVC trims you should be able to stick on to that to improve aesthetics.

Could you do a sideways shot? And some idea of dims?

And are you 100% sure it isn't a leak issue?

billiepiper14

Thanks will get more pics later. Only moved in a year ago & done full renovation so only just got round to smartening up shower with new trims etc. will try a good scrub later but appears more rust than grunge

twopenny

Try some SolvolAutosol which is an abrasive cream.

Used to use on cars but now I use on the old brass handles, the house number and even the brass on antique furniture so it's quite gentle but also quick and efficient. It makes a good fist on rust too.

Again use a toothbrush and cloth/paper towel. I've even used an old washing up sponge with softened scrubbing part.

So clean with a detergent like Flash and scrub, wipe etc whatever it takes then some of the cream.

It will certainly look better

Albermarle

Is it the actual aluminium strip or is it some kind of flexible seal that was maybe glued to it and has now worn down and very mouldy?

billiepiper14

Albermarle said:

Is it the actual aluminium strip or is it some kind of flexible seal that was maybe glued to it and has now worn down and very mouldy?

Hi it’s the actual aluminium strip unfortunately. Going to tackle this tomorrow in daylight using some of your tips. Can maybe get a few better photos too. Thanks for your input

Mr.Generous

When you come to fit some trays they come with a low and a high aluminium trim, it stops the water overflowing from a shallow tray.

victor2

Try some white vinegar on it and a toothbrush. Works well on our shower aluminium trim!

BoxerfanUK

Whoever fitted the shower screen, did they seal the INSIDE of the shower screen frame where it meets the shower tray?  If they did then it looks like this is your problem.  Shower screen framework (particularly the bottom frame where it sits on the tray) should only be sealed on the outside, NOT THE INSIDE!.  The inside of a shower screen at the bottom needs to be unsealed so that any water entering the hollow shower screen framework can escape.  If you seal it up then water will build up inside the framework and you will eventually get the sort of scaled build up as in your photos.

billiepiper14

Best photo I can get. Scrubbed it and ordered white vinegar but does not appear to be gunk