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    Tips to cean scale off ID plates

    I've tried a few things to clean the hard scale type crap on my id plates. I don't want to cause damage to them... any suggestions?

    tried coke, dissol, clr...

    Thanks.

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    Break fluid removes paint from Plastic It may also work on Alloy..
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    alibrite (hydroflouric acid) and scrub with bristled brush.
    $10 from supercheap.

    then rince thoughly and polish with autosol

    tada!!!
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    Isn't it always the way - when you no longer need it, something that was hard to get becomes commonly available?

    Allbrite was fantastic for cleaning the old cast alloy VB/VC SL/E rims (15" versions of the HZ SL/E 14" rim). It used to be real hard to get back in the 90s - I sourced it from a commercial cleaning supplies place.
    I agree with Adam - it worked well on wheels (didn't pit the machined rim surface), so it should do well on tags.

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    Quote Originally Posted by adam perth View Post
    alibrite (hydroflouric acid) and scrub with bristled brush.
    $10 from supercheap.

    then rince thoughly and polish with autosol

    tada!!!
    Same stuff I told you about on Saturday Blocker. If you want a test tag let me know I will post you one to play with.
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    Bought some and tried it out. It worked well so thank you for the tip, much appreciated.

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    good stuff. It leaved allu quite dull. So use a prepsol or simular after and it will brighten it up.
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