OldGuy Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 Recently, by chance at the supermarket, I found a cleanser formulated for aluminum. It is called CAMEO and comes in powder form. It costs a little more than a dollar. With it you can easily make your grippers sparkling clean and shiny. The knurling also feels as sharp as new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffPeterson Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 Do you mix it with water like comet and then brush it on the handle, how do you clean them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted September 14, 2003 Author Share Posted September 14, 2003 I used to use Comet, but this new stuff I found is a lot better. You cover the handles with a paste made from hot water and the cameo cleanser, leave it for a while and then remove it using hot water and a toothbrush. On the Comet container it does say not to use on aluminum. Cameo is for aluminum and also stainless steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 OldGuy... can you use it on the spring as well? I'm thinking the answer is yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Browne Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 I am thinking of trying out a product called Naval Jelly for aluminum. I found it in the paint dept. of HomeDepot. I have used the other Naval Jelly product for iron and steel corrosion removal and it is fairly caustic.............. I did not read the NJ label for aluminum, did not have the time, but will get a bottle tomorrow (Monday) and give it a try on a test gripper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 what about aluminium wheel cleaner...........anyone tried it???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Browne Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 (edited) what about aluminium wheel cleaner...........anyone tried it???? Did not try Aluminum wheel cleaner. However, I did try OldGuys' Cameo and the Naval Jelly Aluminum Brightener. Both performed well, I do not think one product has a superior edge over the other one. It will be up to personal preference which one you want to use. The only thing I can say would lean me toward the Naval Jelly would be the ease of application. You just brush it on after you wash the gripper in soapy water and allow it to percolate for 5 mins, then wash it off and rub dry. You will have shiny new looking grippers with both products though. A more cautionary approach is needed in using Naval Jelly. You do not want to get the product on your skin or any surface you do not want damaged.......... So a little common sense is required Edited September 15, 2003 by zcor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted September 15, 2003 Author Share Posted September 15, 2003 The cameo cleanser works good. I let the gripper dry standing on it's spring, and then when dry apply a small amount of 3 in 1 oil to the spring. Now to try the cameo on my aluminum truck wheels. Nothing else has worked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Browne Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 (edited) The cameo cleanser works good. I let the gripper dry standing on it's spring, and then when dry apply a small amount of 3 in 1 oil to the spring. Now to try the cameo on my aluminum truck wheels. Nothing else has worked! OldGuy, I read on the label Cameo should not be used on polished or mirror- finished surfaces.......... Do your wheels fit this surface material? Actually, it says "not intended for use" Edited September 15, 2003 by zcor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted September 15, 2003 Author Share Posted September 15, 2003 The wheels look like plain unpolished non shiny aluminum. This is gripper related, as I keep a gripper in the truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chris Posted November 23, 2003 Share Posted November 23, 2003 Hey OldGuy, I was wonder what store did you buy CAMEO at?...I live in Canada so i was just wondering if it was even possible for me to buy it here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted November 24, 2003 Author Share Posted November 24, 2003 Try looking in the household cleansers section of local supermarkets and stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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