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Old Mar 30, 2024 | 12:04 AM
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White stuff on door sills
Anyone know how to remove this white stuff on the door sills?

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Old Mar 31, 2024 | 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by bgoracy
Anyone know how to remove this white stuff on the door sills?

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That is aluminum corrosion. Hard as crap to get off unless you want to buff it down until there's hardly any detail there. Then give it several coats of clear lacquer.
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Old Mar 31, 2024 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by compyelc4
That is aluminum corrosion. Hard as crap to get off unless you want to buff it down until there's hardly any detail there. Then give it several coats of clear lacquer.
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Old Apr 1, 2024 | 07:56 AM
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Try an acid product like white Vinegar or CLR with a Scotch Brite pad.
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Old Apr 1, 2024 | 09:26 AM
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After the vinegar, bush on a wet solution of baking soda, Rinse, then coat with clear lacquer
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