Cleaning aluminium

p4radox · 14 Mar 2006 at 18:34

This thread isn't specifically about cases, but I figued this is the best place to ask.

I have a coolermaster Alloy keyboard (very nice it is too

), but it's got a few greasy marks on it - I think it's sweat from where the hand rests when playing FPS games! :eek:

. I don't think they're permanent, but I can't seem to rub them off. What's the best stuff for cleaning brushed aluminium with?

thanks

Sandmaster500 · 14 Mar 2006 at 18:36

Bit of brasso might do the trick

Better than shelling out.

Yewen · 14 Mar 2006 at 18:37

Chemical polishing agents.

Catch me on msn as I am not sure due to the compounds used if I can talk about it on forum, will email a don about it.

Google and use at own risk to everyone.

It is the best way to do it

lozza · 14 Mar 2006 at 21:49

I used Cilt Bang (kitchens) on my CM111

But i've also heard baby oil is good too!

Also, some of the enzymes in sweat can etch into the aluminium so it's a good idea to wipe down regularly (there was a similar post recently but it's probably been pruned now)

G|mp · 14 Mar 2006 at 21:55

I had to clean my old alu bezel after i purchased a new one

I used a foam cleaner called JR universal foam, its like a spray foam
that you can use on pc monitors and the like

Came up a treat, dunno where the hell i bought it though :confused:

benjo plz. · 14 Mar 2006 at 21:58

Sandmaster500 said:
Bit of brasso might do the trick

Yep, either that or Silvo. You don't want to go and use anything too abrasive, as otherwise you'll rub the letters off.

subzero · 15 Mar 2006 at 14:59

johnsons baby oil,comes up sparkling after a buff with a dry cloth and smells as good as a new born baby.

Mark A · 15 Mar 2006 at 17:37

Do any of you use furniture polish on your aluminum PC cases?, i polish my desk and monitor etc but i always leave the PC case in case it affects the anodizing.

Mark