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Aluminum Cleaner/Brighteners

Quickly brighten and clean dull or dirty aluminum surfaces. These cleaners can either be brushed on or sprayed through a pressure washer. No scrubbing required. Good for any acid-resistant surface.

Container							Each
Type	Size, gal.	Composition	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing		1-3	4-Up
Liquid Concentrate
Jug	1	Water Based	Harsh	Aluminum	Dirt, Grease/Oil, Tar, Tarnish, Wax	000000	000000	000000

Metal Brighteners

Remove oxidation, discoloration, and heat stains from most metals without causing pitting or other surface damage. Brighteners are often used to finish metal surfaces after welding and other fabrication processes. Dip, wipe, or spray on; then rinse off with water.

Container
Type	Size, oz.	Composition	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing		Each
Liquid
Jar	32	Water Based	Harsh	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Stainless Steel	Tarnish	00000000	000000

Simple Green Aluminum Cleaners

Less harsh than acid-based brighteners, these cleaners won’t damage or degrade aluminum surfaces. They are often used in the aerospace industry to clean aircraft exteriors and engine components. In addition to cleaning bare or painted aluminum, they are also safe for use on carbon fiber.

Each

Container
Type	Size	Composition	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing		Each
Liquid
Spray Bottle	32 oz.	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum	Dirt, Grease/Oil, Tar, Tarnish, Wax	00000000	000000
Liquid Concentrate
Jug	1 gal.	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum	Dirt, Grease/Oil, Tar, Tarnish, Wax	00000000	00000

Package

Container
Type	Size	Composition	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Liquid
Spray Bottle	32 oz.	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum	Dirt, Grease/Oil, Tar, Tarnish, Wax	12	00000000	0000000

Clean Room Metal Polish/Cleaners

Designed for use in Fed. Spec. Class 100 and ISO Class 5 clean rooms, these cleaners won't leave a residue that could attract contaminants. They come sterilized and double bagged. They are also NSF registered A7 for use in food-processing environments as long as they do not contact food.

Container
Type	Size, oz.	Composition	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met		Each
Liquid
Aerosol Can	8	Solvent Based	Harsh	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Stainless Steel	Dirt, Tarnish	Fed. Std. Class 100, ISO Class 5	NSF Registered A7	000000	000000

Mold Polish

Polish molds, dies, fixtures, and molded materials. This polish removes plate-out, oxidation, and stains.

Container						Each		Package
Type	Size	Composition	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Paste
Tube	3 oz.	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Grease/Oil, Tar, Wax	00000000	00000	12	000000000	0000000
Jar	1 lbs.	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Grease/Oil, Tar, Wax	00000000	00000	__	000000	00
Pail	5 lbs.	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Grease/Oil, Tar, Wax	00000000	00000	__	000000	00

Aluminum Polish/Cleaner/Protectants

Free of abrasives and corrosives commonly found in other metal polish, this polish won’t damage or degrade aluminum surfaces. Use it on bare or painted aluminum to clean, polish, and leave a protective coating in a single application. Often used in the aerospace industry on aircraft exteriors, it is also free of waxes and other ingredients that leave unsightly swirls and restrict repainting or refinishing.

Container
Type	Size, lbs.	Composition	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing		Each
Paste
Jar	1	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum	Dirt, Grease/Oil, Tar, Tarnish, Wax	0000000	000000

Metal Polish/Cleaner/Protectants

Clean, polish, and protect aluminum, brass, copper, chrome, and stainless steel with this polish. It removes oxidation, tarnish, and surface rust without scratching or dulling brushed finishes.

Polish that cannot be sold to the regions listed are restricted by product labeling requirements.

Container							Each
Type	Size	Composition	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
Paste
Tube	6.3 oz.	Solvent Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Stainless Steel	Dirt, Grease/Oil, Tar, Tarnish, Wax	CA	0000000	000000
Jar	1 lbs.	Water Based	Mild	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Stainless Steel	Dirt, Grease/Oil, Tar, Tarnish, Wax	__	0000000	00000
Jar	1.15 lbs.	Solvent Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Stainless Steel	Dirt, Grease/Oil, Tar, Tarnish, Wax	CA	0000000	00000