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. ! Although painted them black this time round. Using your toilet bowl cleaner, scrub it on with the brush and rinse it completely. I made around a 10% solution (100 grammes in 1 litre of water. checker plate's protective treads also help maintain its good looks and make it easy to keep clean. (took me ages and a lot of scrubbing to eventually get things sorted.). Spray the homemade cleaning solution directly onto the surfaces (both exterior and interior!) Apply a commercial aluminum cleaner or metal polishing paste for stubborn areas that don't respond to natural cleaners. 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. Like any other type of high-use metal, its important to know how to clean aluminum diamond plate to help keep it shining and working great. Replacing a tired looking vinyl stoneguard with checker plate is a great way to modernize and improve the look of a caravan. 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. Its not a shiny finish like tyre black but more of a restored look. I like that you mentioned that when you are cleaning aluminum you do not need to scrub it vigorously. 5 Reasons To Use Aluminum Diamond Plate In Your Truck Bed. When you do this, you cut the amount of time it takes to clean and care for the material. Therefore it is important to maintain it. 41008 $17 NATURAL WATER CHLORINE DIOXIDE TABLETS 8 X 4GRMS.COT4 $24 PREMIER ONE QUAD BRUSH HEAD. You have shared very worthful information to keep it clean and restore it back to its original state of beauty. With the acid mix the rear/back panel & locker doors came back to what I consider a very good finish considering the age & distance it has travelled & I expect once the new chequerplate weathers a little you wont be able to tell the difference. Jan 8, 2015. They are in Bundaberg Queensland. Camping, bush walking - Happy Wife, Happy Life! 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. The representative series of this seriesblack checker plate on caravan,checker plate en aluminium. Greetings all. 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. As a result, it has the features of both 4000 and 5000 series. wonder wheels ally wheel cleaner, available from most halfords and car accessory places. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I had to get some overspray of paint off mine and used thinners. 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! To clean it is the tedious and tough job. Even ifaluminum diamond plate is designed for heavy use, it helps a lot to protect it when you can. 41 Products Found. Thanks for the comments and advice, I will give suggestions a crack and hope fully I get a better finish. 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. 33. Polar Blast will loosen and suspend the storage dust and dirt. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Then spread Gumption paste onto the plate, wait until it dries and buff off with dry cloth. I have tried the internet with no success. JavaScript is disabled. The original locker doors were refitted. Another benefit is thataluminum diamond plate makes a great decoration. Your link has been automatically embedded. So did you try to hit the checker plate with the polish or this was just run off when washing it? We have a Coromal caravan and the rubber padding on the front of the van has been damaged by stone chips. Management makes the decisions, but is not affected by the decisions it makes. You are using an out of date browser. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. We are the leading distributor ofaluminum diamond plate, aluminum sheets, stainless steel, quilted stainless steel sheets, and accessories. STONE PADDING ON FRONT OF CARAVAN. Team Wow, that is the best post Ive read regarding cleaning and protecting aluminum, not add a coat of Shark Hide, youre good to go! Whats more, it may destroy the surface film of anod aluminum checker plate sheets if the plate has been anodized. If you notice, most ambulances and firetrucks are stored inside when not in use. Checker plate is available in black and silver aluminum and is usually installed in one day. 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. You will see it on stairs, food trucks, walls, and floors. Protect youraluminum diamond plate whenever you can. 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). I recall from somewhere else on this forum that the newer vans have a chequerplate which is sealed by Kedron and retains its shiny as new look with only washing with water. If you want to use a more heavy-duty cleaner, use non-detergent car wash soaps. Its sort of like washing a car regularlyyou want to preserve the paint, or in this case, the shine. 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. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Whatever kind of product it is, it needs daily maintenance of cleaning. 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. Your previous content has been restored. Powered by Invision Community, Travelling this fine country full time,
black 90 with ali chequer nice contrast just want it clean when not muddy. Travelling this great land (of course), photography, reading, cooking, sedate bushwalking. It cuts cleanly, leaving a smooth edge. The powder-coated layer gives the toolbox a sleek modern look. It took 2 days with a tooth bush and a lot of elbow grease to bring it back to clean. Just PM me. Aluminum vs Stainless Steel: Whats the Right Material for the Job? Scourers tend to mark the soft alloy. I did not know before that this will help it last long and keep its shine. I am hoping that someone may be able to help me with a product or method to clean the aluminium chequerplate on the kedron. You can hire someone that polishes metal or do it yourself. Social Responsibility Are you coming through the Barossa (which is where we live)? I used a normal car sponge that I used to use on my Swan. Email: nydia@aluminumhm.com 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. More information: https://bit.ly/30YQAIuE-NOX Clean is ready for use. I also consider that the polish is difficult to remove even when freshly dry which would make the job of doing the whole of the van very tedious. The aluminium chequer plate shines again. Clean the Plates. I CHANGE MY OPINIONS OFTENBUT NOT MY WAY OF THINKING. and use a clean microfiber cloth to wipe away any food stains and splatters. Paste as plain text instead, John, Contact Kedron they use a pink polish!, but I have not been able track it down in the retail stores. What suggestions are there for polishing it to make black and shiny again. I will be sure to not scrub too hard while I am cleaning it next time. Have you tried giving it a cut and then a polish? Hit it with Armoral and it looked like new again. Try Mum's Amuminium Polish. The main ingredient of this series aluminum tread plate includes magnesium and silicium elements. Would advise the use of rubber gloves & eye protection. Powered by Invision Community. All of the black bits, incuding the plastic bits are now polished with this. Pasted as rich text. What a bummer! Checker plate for your caravan is available in black and silver aluminium and our experienced team can carry out installation, usually within a day. If that doesn't work its most likely a chemical/or similar discolouration in the paint that penetrates more than the surface as posted above from prep wash that is not removed from the surface properly before paint. An aluminum checker plate sheet covers such a wide range of application that we can spot it almost everywhere. 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. By Big Fish, December 28, 2015 in Public Forum. Happy wife happy life Richard. Its worth mentioning that the temperature of the water should not be surpass 40 degree centigrade! Interleaved with papers between plates. I see what you mean about the Mothers power ball there was no way that I would part with $60 for that thing but I have bought a Black & Decker auto buff ($50) from supercheap auto which I haven't yet tried, The next trick will be to try and get Pauline interested in a bit of van polishing. If you do this regularly, you can reduce the amount of time required to clean it on a regular basis. SCA Hervey Bay (Pialba) Blog Car Cleaning How to Remove Oxidation from Paint. 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. 51. The best way is to possibly re-polish it. If you are looking to purchasealuminum diamond plate for your man cave or business, visit sizemetal.com. Our black checker plate on caravan are pressed aluminum sheets bearing a raised diamond pattern on one side. 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 . Step 1 Take the tarnish off. Here are some tips on preventative care foraluminum diamond plate: Keep an eye on youraluminum diamond plate. There is a product made in USA don't know if available here in Oz. You could also possibly try some gloss clear over it first? Then how to clean an item made of aluminum checker plate sheet? Soak a cloth in vinegar or lemon juice and wipe the aluminum surface. You are using an out of date browser. How to Clean Inside the Caravan Washing Machine Step 1: Make sure the washing machine is empty Step 2: Turn on the 'Wash Cycle' for just long enough to fill the tub, then hit 'Pause' Step 3: Add 4 cups of White Vinegar to the water Step 4: Run the cycle for a few seconds to mix the water, then hit 'Pause' Many gyms and trailers usealuminum diamond plate as wainscoting, while you will also see the material on the exterior of construction tool boxes. I followed up on your suggestion and found some "mothers" aluminium polish and also a set of Kenco applicatiopn pads and am happy to say that the polish is easy to apply and buff off leaving a good finish on the pock marked aluminium on the front of the Kedron. The occasional alcoholic beverage
I did it once on a BMW R1150GS wheels which had no protective lacquer on them, the result was a matt grey finish which I couldn't polish out. I don't recommend unsing any acid (as in tomato sauce, coke etc.) Exploring every inch of Australia - cycling - geocaching - bushwalking. We took our ATV on the Gibb River Road and all places between Derby and Kununurra last year and accumulated lots of red dust staining. I will be sure to keep my aluminum dry to ensure a good, long life. Upload or insert images from URL. All Rights Reserved. February 5, 2011 in Public Forum. Step 2: Sealing + Protection. I shall order a bottle for Jackie, it will give her a job when she finishes mowing. spoiling our Grandchildren and Great grandchildren. Here is a basic guide on how to clean and maintainaluminum diamond plate for shine and durability. Has anyone had the same issue with the black checker plate as I seem to have, it has a haze on it that I haven't been able to remove, yet. Mud flaps. I recently had to have both sides of the van reclad at the factory to recify damage caused by erant trees on our last trip round Oz. Caravan checker plate is able to be professionally fitted to your caravan toprotect the front and sides of your van from stone chips. But like cleaners, you always want to test a patch before applying to the whole sheet. Its always better to be safe than sorry. 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. A cut and polish is probably to harsh for an uneven surface. Touring this great country.and meeting like minded people. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Permalink. 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? Would be good to see if there is a solution. The uses foraluminum diamond plate are endless. I'm not familliar with Belgom Alu but it sounds like a phosphoric acid based cleaner that will have the same (if not harsher) effect. 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. 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. Hi Andy, I havern't started chequer plating my Landy (yet) but I do own a couple of trikes and one in particular is covered in chequerplate. Experiencing All types of Asian food
Here is a photo of the Black Checker Plate on our 2018 van located under the Queensland Sun but always outside, never under cover. 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. But I've been know to be wrong very occasionally.. 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). I was under the impression the black checker plate was actually plastic, so not painted at all. E35 Aluminum Diamond Plate Cleaning With Carpet - Travel Trailer Conversion Just Keep On Moving How to polish checker/diamond plate step by step. Another method is fine, dry steel wool, with no soap. Black anodized aluminum diamond plate. We did a comparison check. Try a couple of products called Wicked or Purple both very good on the checkerplate.They are an aluminium polish.Used to be sold by Supercheap or similar stores. Hi Max, great question! 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. The cleaning gel is prayed on and even adheres to vertical surfaces. The best way to clean items made of aluminum checker plate sheetsproves to be softer and more complicated. Also removes cement residue as well as slight grease and oil contaminations. Repeated the two steps for several times until the surface gets completely clean with neither stain nor . Yep i got a clip over the ear for that comment. E-NOX Clean removes: Limescale, annealing colours, mineral deposits, oxidation and rust. Tel: +86-371-65621391 Always make sure you follow the manufacturer guidelines. . 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. 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. Makes anything old look new again. Specifications aluminum plate. 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. J Kelly THANK YOU so much for the tip on oxalic acid. Your email address will not be published. So far the strongest chemical that I have tried is truckwash with lots of elbowgrease . just hope that there may be some solutioons out there. I actually put Armourall on mine and it makes it shiny. I have an aluminum grill in my backyard, and I want to know how to clean it better. How did your external cleaning of the van go,with all those hints from the forum? The best way to clean items made of aluminum checker plate sheets proves to be softer and more complicated. In areas that were badly stained and around areas where there were rock chips, I scrubbed lightly with a small brush before hosing off. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); How To Clean And Maintain Aluminum Diamond Plate Shine. 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. 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). Faded towbar tounges. Check the caravaners forum I think I read something on there ,hope it help's. You must log in or register to reply here. The East coast a perfect example of a spectrum of weather conditions. Use a bristle brush to scrub the discolored areas and remove oxidation. Convenient pre-cut and lightweight Decorative patterns Easy to work with Safe tread non slip surface Amazing results!! Products description: black checker plate on caravan (CC And DC ) 1.Available alloy: 1050 1060 1100 3003 3004 3105 5005 5052 5251 5754 6061 2.Tread plate patterns: one bar, five bars, and diamond, stucco and so on. Its always better to buy more and return the unused than to stop halfway to get more. My 90 has factory chequer plate on it but it looks like some muppet has used t cut but not wiped it off (yellow colour and dull) what is the best thing to clean chequer plate without making too shiney that it reflects in the windscreen? A paste of carb/baking soda may be ok. Hadn't thought about Brasso, but hey, why not. First, flush the surface with clean water, and then wipe the surface using a piece of soft cloth wet with neutral cleaning agents.