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Stainless steel water spotting problem.

Some bone head (initials are M.L) used crummy park water to wash the heavy dust off and now I can't get the spotting off the bumpers and awnings. I've tried my "Alu Buff" which works on the wheels, but nothing else. Any ideas?
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
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Re: Aluminum water spotting problem.

Reply #1 –
Bar Keepers Friend?  I love that stuff for cleaning aluminum and gelcoat, but you should test in a inconspicuous spot first, just to be safe.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
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Reply #2 –
Bumpers are stainless steel. I would use care to not get chemicals on the rubber inserts.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Aluminum water spotting problem.

Reply #3 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
Bumpers are stainless steel. I would use care to not get chemicals on the rubber inserts.

Ya, one has to be careful. I'm wondering now if my "Alu Buff" is the wrong stuff, as the bumpers are the main problem. I use the cleaner/sealer that 303 makes for rubber on the inserts. Napa is just down the street, I'd forgotten they are stainless.
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: Aluminum water spotting problem.

Reply #4 –
May try some rubbing compound and it probably will take a while.
Dub McBride 1996 270

Re: Aluminum water spotting problem.

Reply #5 –
Elbow grease works well, but takes awhile😁
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Aluminum water spotting problem.

Reply #6 –
You might want to try some CLR. If what you have on the bumpers is mineral deposit, again use in an inconspicuous place.

Len
Len and Deb Speiser
1999 U270 36'
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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If you're lucky enough to live in a bus, you're lucky enough!

Re: Aluminum water spotting problem.

Reply #7 –
Vinegar and water?

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Reply #8 –
What luck! My new neighbor ('89 GV ! ) had some spray just for stainless, worked perfect.  b^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: Aluminum water spotting problem.

Reply #9 –
Mike,

Might check his model again.  No such animal as a 1989 U225. 
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Aluminum water spotting problem.

Reply #10 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
Might check his model again.  No such animal as a 1989 U225. 

Found out you are right: It's a '89 GV on a Oshkosh chassis w/ a V-8 CAT inc. air bags. He keeps it undercover up in Wisconsin and comes down here to wax it. Looks great except for the stripes and rubber window seals.
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: Aluminum water spotting problem.

Reply #11 –
Yup, 1989 ORED makes sense.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Aluminum water spotting problem.

Reply #12 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
Yup, 1989 ORED makes sense.

I give: what does "ORED" stand for?
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: Aluminum water spotting problem.

Reply #13 –
oshkosh rear end deisel
JohnH
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Reply #14 –
1989 GV Rear engine diesel 36-38-40
Brett Wolfe
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Re: Aluminum water spotting problem.

Reply #15 –
Mike invite your neighbor to join the forum! I have some 89 stripe materials left over, not enough to do a whole coach, but could be used for damaged areas, see classified section.
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake