Galvanized Sheet Metal- Wax? Spray? Update
Update 8 June I read up on this and there are several suggestions, not too clear though. Anybody got something that works for sure, please pass it along. Thanks. OK I put a sheet of galvanized...
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Galvanized sheet metal is good for various uses BUT is a high maintenance item IF you want to keep it clean and looking good.
Zinc Oxide is used so it is reactive just like an anode rod in water heater so routine cleaning of surface will help the zinc oxide strong and intact.
Gallon of HOT water----1/4 dish sop mixed in
Soft bristle brush.....clean surface in small swirling motions, start at a top corner and work across back/forth
(Hard water stains.....water/white vinegar on soft rag---scrub stain)
Now treat for alkaline deposits
Mix 1 part baby powder and 2 parts MILK
Scrub surface top to bottom with small brush
RINSE....
Several rinsing to make sure ALL residues/cleaning solutions are removed
DRY....
Soft rags. Rub down to COMPLETELY remove ALL moisture
WAX....
Metal Polish or paste wax
Work in small sections....rub on in circular motions starting in top corner and work across then down
Apply, let dry/skim...buff off-----SMALL Sections
WAX takes lots of time and elbow grease
Don't see why a 'spray wax' couldn't be used ....like Turtle or McQuires
Zinc Oxide is used so it is reactive just like an anode rod in water heater so routine cleaning of surface will help the zinc oxide strong and intact.
Gallon of HOT water----1/4 dish sop mixed in
Soft bristle brush.....clean surface in small swirling motions, start at a top corner and work across back/forth
(Hard water stains.....water/white vinegar on soft rag---scrub stain)
Now treat for alkaline deposits
Mix 1 part baby powder and 2 parts MILK
Scrub surface top to bottom with small brush
RINSE....
Several rinsing to make sure ALL residues/cleaning solutions are removed
DRY....
Soft rags. Rub down to COMPLETELY remove ALL moisture
WAX....
Metal Polish or paste wax
Work in small sections....rub on in circular motions starting in top corner and work across then down
Apply, let dry/skim...buff off-----SMALL Sections
WAX takes lots of time and elbow grease
Don't see why a 'spray wax' couldn't be used ....like Turtle or McQuires
