Other How to clean brushed aluminium

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  1. Parge

    Parge the worst Super Moderator

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    Hi guys!

    Bought my Ncase second hand, its in perfect condition, but as anyone who has owned an brushed aluminium chassis will know – they pick up greasy fingerprints. So, what is the best way to clean the above?

    Cheers in advance.
     
  2. Teelzebub

    Teelzebub Up yours GOD,Whats best served cold

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    I would start of with a mild pot scourer one of the foam one side and green thing on the other with a decent water soluble degreaser and keep with the grain, see how that works

    Aluminium is a right bugger for cleaning I've been considering CNC'ing a pattern all over a build I'll be doing because of that
     
  3. Vault-Tec

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    Nothing but Windolene and a lint free cloth. It's vinegar based so will get rid of all of the greasy marks with ease and does not leave a residue.

    Edit. I feel your pain though. Around eight months or so ago I decided I was going to build a pocket sized rig. This is actually one of the smallest stand up cases you can get and it was a nightmare to mod and build.

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    Same finish as yours too, total fingerprint magnet !

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    And the best thing to use is definitely Windolene or generic Asda based window cleaner :)
     
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  4. Goatee

    Goatee Multimodder

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    My wife uses baby oil on our stainless steel fridge. Looks quality after a bit of buffing. Should work on any brushed metal.

    I think it gives an even oil coat rather than actually cleaning it but the finish is lovely.
     
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  5. Shirty

    Shirty W*nker! Super Moderator

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    Stop eating Cheetos and touching yourself whilst handling your case. I've lived by this mantra for several years and never looked back.
     
  6. David

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    Let's be honest, Nick never stopped eating cheetos and touching himself. He just resorted to cotton gloves when handling his PC. :p
     
  7. Shirty

    Shirty W*nker! Super Moderator

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    Dave knows.
     
  8. Parge

    Parge the worst Super Moderator

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    Oh dear.

    I have now been reminded me of this thread.

    Great work guys, great work.
     
  9. JamesRC

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    So glad I read this thread. Mainly for the yoghurt.
     
  10. sonicgroove

    sonicgroove Radical Atheist

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    Equal parts white vinegar and distilled water in a spray bottle. Spray onto cloth and wipe. It can also be used for LCD Monitor screens. Works a treat!
     

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