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Old 10-08-2008, 11:21 PM   #1
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Mortar Removal On Aluminum

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Is there anyway to remove mortar from aluminum? I have atrium doors with aluminum flashing where mortar has dried and hardened.

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Old 10-08-2008, 11:51 PM   #2
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WD-40 and carefully scrape it off.
Caution: Mortar cleaners contain acid and will react with the aluminum.
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Maybe some OOOO steel wool. You may have to rub down the whole piece so it all matches when your done.
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I will try the wd40 method first.

Steel Wool? You dont think that will strip/discolor the aluminum?
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Re: Mortar Removal On Aluminum

I Am pretty sure that once you remove the mortar the aluimium will allready be stained or hazed over. I ran into this proble with an aluimnum store front on a post office had the replace the whole thing.
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I will try the wd40 method first.

Steel Wool? You dont think that will strip/discolor the aluminum?

yes
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I Am pretty sure that once you remove the mortar the aluimium will allready be stained or hazed over.

...and yes
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I Am pretty sure that once you remove the mortar the aluimium will allready be stained or hazed over. I ran into this proble with an aluimnum store front on a post office had the replace the whole thing.
The damage is done.
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Back charge the morter monkey .

It's toast.
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Just remember, blue painters tape is your friend.
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Well I used the WD40 along with a scoth brite pad and got most of it off. But like everyone said, the damage is done.

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