Cleaning, Polishing and Restoring Vintage Aluminum Fenders

Having spent hours cleaning and polishing vintage aluminum bicycle fenders, I have wondered if there is a way to improve the efficiency of this process without harming a vintage fender's finish?   Maybe not, but there are some products that work a bit better than others and are less likely to scratch or damage the fender's…

Cleaning, Polishing and Restoring Vintage Aluminum Fenders

Texas Premier Polishing

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March, 2015

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3M Aluminum Restorer & Polish Cleaner

Mothers 05102 This is Mothers legendary metal polish. Their secret formula balances a brilliant shine with ease-of-use for aluminum wheels and automotive trim and accessories, including stainless steel, brass and other alloys. Application is just a matter of a clean cloth and a little elbow grease. Mag & Aluminum Polish is strong enough to put a shine to the most neglected automotive metals, and gentle enough to use on a regular basis.

Mothers Polish Mag & Aluminum - 5 oz

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