Aluminum Wing

I have an aluminum wing on my car and it has a lot of water spots on it... i was wondering what i could use to get this off... ive tried aluminum polish but that doesnt do a thing... i belive that the wing has some kind of coating on it... not sure...i have also tried a small amount of wax in a small spot.. and after the wax dried it doesnt come off :( the wing is by APR if that helps any... any suggestions??

Have you tried using kitchen towel or toilet paper to apply/remove the metal polish, depending upon the finish of the wing cause kitchen towel/ toilet paper is slightly abrasive and might do more harm than good

the polish i used was never-dull.. and it goes on like a piece of cotton, but no i havent used a towel or anything

A water ammonia mixture will work...I dunno what it'll do to any extra finish on the wing, but I bet anything it'll work.

Stealth,

NEVR-DULL is usually a fantastic product! I apply it, let it haze and then buff off with a very soft terry towel or M/F cloth! Usually removes everything in it's path for me!

Now..for you problem....

For me..I would try a 50/50 water/white vinegar mix first! If that doesn't work, you can try the ammonia (60water/40ammonia)mix suggested by Andydq.

AS ALWAYS...TEST ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE WING..in case the ammonia or even the vinegar has a etching or harmful affect on the wing! I doubt it will (the vinegar) and you might even want to try the vinegar straight???

So..make the mixture...pour or spray liberally onto a soft terry towel cloth, wipe with good pressure, and then wipe off with another soft terry towel! Then use NEVR-DULL after to bring the shine back up!

the wing isnt dull at all, its only 8 months old... i used the never dull and its like puting water on it.. and wipping it off..ill try the vinegar or amonia, thanx for the input :)

I tried white vinegar yesterday and it didnt do anything, ill try the ammonia

I have an aluminum wing on my car and it has a lot of water spots on it... i was wondering what i could use to get this off... ive tried aluminum polish but that doesnt do a thing... i belive that the wing has some kind of coating on it... not sure...i have also tried a small amount of wax in a small spot.. and after the wax dried it doesnt come off :( the wing is by APR if that helps any... any suggestions??

Is it an aluminum wing with a clear coat on it? If so then you can use a mild paint polish/cleaner on it, like Menzerna's Intensive Polish (IP) or even Meguiars Dual Action Cleaner Polish (dacp) and then follow this up with Menzerna Final Polish (FP) or Meguiars #80 then wax it.

If it is not cleared, which most likely it's not, then you need to use a mild abrasive on it. I highly recommend the Rolite line of metal polishes. They come in 3 grades - abrasive, medium and mild.

You may be able to do the job with the medium first then go for the mild to polish it all up. Add cornstarch to your final buffing and this will help remove the black residue so familiar with aluminum polishing.

Here is where I get my Rolite from http://www.topoftheline.com/rolmetpolkit.html

You can order the package or you can order them individually.

Hope that helps,
Anthony

thanx for the info Anthony :) im positive it has a coating on it, ill try that menzerna stuff if i ever find it