Ally trailer oxidation

[JockStalk]

I’ve a nice wee, light aluminium trailer that is suffering with surface oxidation. Photo is representative of most of it. What are folk using to treat the oxidation on ally trailers and also to coat to protect?

 

[Flash G 74]

Hello, I would just wire brush off , Hand or Drill , Get some type of Acid and brush on , Leave to dry and paint the Trailer, Use a mask and gloves

 

[Ouhout]

I would recommend using lanoguard - very good

 

[takbok]

Scottoiler FS365 spray bottle would work well

 

[sillbeam]

Is it definitely aluminium?
If it is, Google galvanic corrosion and how dissimilar metals react. They look like steel brackets and rivets.

 

[bullet chucker]

More like Rivets to me.

BC.

 

[Hollowlegs]

I’ve a nice wee, light aluminium trailer that is suffering with surface oxidation. Photo is representative of most of it. What are folk using to treat the oxidation on ally trailers and also to coat to protect?
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Aluminum oxidation is a chemical reaction where aluminum reacts with oxygen in the air, forming a thin layer of aluminum oxide on its surface. This oxide layer acts as a protective barrier, preventing further corrosion, but excessive oxidation can lead to deterioration of the metal

 

[Smellydog]

It won't just be oxidation but salt corrosion as well.
Looks like galve to me.
Put a magnet to it.
Oxidised zinc is right on up there with oxidized lead for bad stuff but we don't mention that when it comes to zinc...... because people don't shoot zinc.

 

[opticron1]

Scottoiler FS365 spray bottle would work well

If @JockStalk goes down this route.....I have a 5l bottle of FS365 (from when I had chain drive bikes) going free. If you're heading to the far North in May I can bring it with me.

 

[Edinburgh Rifles]

wire brush and rattle can of galvanising paint