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Cleaning staining off an old aluminium case

PommieBast · 2022-02-11 13:17:09

Building myself a new personal workstation but decided to use an old but still nice aluminium case, which dating back from (i think) the early 2000's needs a little cleaning. There is however a little staining on the front which both water and a little IPA does not remove. Anyone have any idea how to clean it up? I have…

11-02-2022 1:17pm

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Building myself a new personal workstation but decided to use an old but still nice aluminium case, which dating back from (i think) the early 2000's needs a little cleaning. There is however a little staining on the front which both water and a little IPA does not remove. Anyone have any idea how to clean it up? I have the suspicion it might have to be something abrasive like steel wool..

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Try these tips: https://www.aalco.co.uk/datasheets/Aluminium-Alloy-Cleaning-Aluminium_52.ashx

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