Oxidation On Aluminum Siding

A discussion started in 2001 but continuing through 2020.

Oxidation on aluminum siding.

Apply aluminum etching cleaner with stainless steel wool grade 0000 to 000 if the dish detergent and water mixture does not remove the oxidation. Mix baking soda and dish soap to form a paste. It is aluminum sided. Remove oxidation from aluminum siding and clearcoat it.

Clean the surface of the aluminum siding with a water sprayer. This oxidation is often transferred to the brick that surrounds the siding. Rinse away the cleaner with clean water and a cellulose sponge. Running a finger along the siding will come away with a powdery film that needs scrubbed away.

Wear neoprene gloves when applying these acidic cleaners. Mix 1 3 of a cup of laundry soap and 6 gallons of water. There are many different things that you can do to clean your aluminum siding and remove the back oxides. Salt air can corrode the metal causing ugly corrosion.

If you are cleaning an aluminum pot or pan rinse the pan under a strong jet of water. When siding begins to look dull and lifeless oxidation is the culprit. The uv rays from the sun breaks down the paint fades aluminum siding and creates chalking. Use only stainless steel wool and apply etching cleaner only to bare aluminum.

Oxidization can make the aluminum siding look ugly and it needs to be removed as quickly as possible. Aluminum siding when exposed to air will oxidize and form a white powder like substance on the surface of the siding. This oxidation can t be removed by power washing alone. Remove this oxidation with the proper chemicals and some hard work and your brick will look as good as new.

My home is approximately 16 years old. Rinse the aluminum surface. I recently found out that aluminum siding oxidizes over time giving it a chalky appearance. Begin the process of cleaning oxidized aluminum by rinsing the aluminum to remove surface dust or debris.

In fact power washing can leave streaks and make it look even worse. Aluminum siding cannot rust and it s a very durable material however there are numerous things that can cause it to oxidize. Even when the siding is cleaned it can remain dull and dingy. Apply to the stains and scrub with a soft bristled brush.

If you are cleaning aluminum wheels or house siding use a damp cloth to wipe the aluminum or a hose to it with water.