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Soap Stain?

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Jeffzila, May 11, 2020.

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May 11, 2020 at 11:45 AM

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Any advice how to remove these soap stains off my aluminum powdercoated roof rack...?

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May 11, 2020 at 11:55 AM

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I don't think that's a soap stain. It looks like the aluminum has oxidized. Some people call it white salt corrosion. Assuming that's correct, the best way to remove it will be a mildly acidic solution. Then you're going to have to rinse it really well, then re-coat (probably with paint) the exposed aluminum.

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