What is Aluminium Cleaner 760?
Aluminium Cleaner 760 is a specialist acidic cleaner formulated for aluminium & soft metals, designed to remove heavy oxidation, corrosion, tarnish, and grime. With its non-pitting formula, it safely restores a bright, clean finish to delicate metals, making it ideal for engineering, motorsport, food manufacturing, and marine use.
Key Benefits of This Alloy Cleaner
- Non-Corrosive Cleaning - Powerful on oxidation but gentle on soft metals
- Acidic Cleaner Action - Cuts through corrosion, staining, and surface film
- Safe on Soft Alloys - Specially formulated to prevent surface damage
- Rapid Cleaning Formula - Works on contact to reduce downtime
- Versatile Application - For use on automotive parts, kitchen equipment, and marine trims
- REACH Compliant - Trusted in regulated and technical environments
Where to Use This Aluminium & Soft Metals Cleaner
- Motorsport & Automotive Workshops - Restoring alloy wheels and engine components
- Engineering & Machine Shops - Cleaning precision aluminium parts
- Catering & Food Equipment - Degreasing and restoring commercial kitchen aluminium
- Marine & Aviation Maintenance - Brightening oxidised panels and trims
- Industrial Manufacturing Lines - Metal cleaning in production environments
Why Choose Aluminium Cleaner 760 Over Generic Metal Cleaners?
This product is not a generic metal cleaner, it's engineered specifically for aluminium and other soft metals where surface integrity and appearance are critical. The acidic, non-pitting formula ensures fast and safe cleaning without the risk of etching or weakening parts. It’s the go-to solution for professionals who demand both speed and precision.
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1️⃣ Use a 1:15 dilution ratio for light-duty cleaning. For heavy-duty degreasing or restoration, increase concentration up to 1:5.
2️⃣ Wet the aluminium or soft metal surface first. Then, apply the solution using a brush or low-pressure spray, starting from the lower edge and working upwards in sections to avoid streaking.
3️⃣ Allow the acidic cleaner to sit for 5–10 minutes to break down oxidation and grime. Agitate gently if necessary using a soft brush or pad.
4️⃣ Rinse the surface with clean water to remove all residues and restore the natural metal finish.
What is the best alloy wheel cleaner?
APT’s Aluminium Alloy Cleaner - Aluminium Cleaner 760 is one of the most powerful alloy wheel cleaners available on the market in the UK. Aluminium Alloy Cleaner 760 is a specially formulated cleaning acid used to carefully remove limescale and oxide build up from aluminium and other metals.
It’s a fast-acting acidic aluminium cleaner that also removes oxide film from aluminium. This concentrated acid blend of hydrochloric and phosphoric acid. Is used for cleaning all types of aluminium.
Use this highly concentrated alloy cleaner to quickly and effectively clean and brighten aluminium metal parts, aluminium panels, vehicle bodies, alloy wheels, roller shutters, doors etc.
What is the best way alloy wheel cleaner on the market?
APT’s Aluminium Cleaner is without a doubt the best alloy wheel cleaner on the market. This concentrated acidic blend is used for versatile cleaning of all types of aluminium including commercial vehicle body work, especially fridge and bulk trailer bodies.
This fast-acting acidic aluminium cleaner removes oxide film from aluminium and is also excellent for preparing metal surfaces to improve paint adhesion. This highly concentrated formula is easy to apply and can be used either hot or cold and contains added wetting agents to assist rinsing.
Aluminium Alloy Cleaner 760 is cost-effective and dilutes up to 15 parts with water, saving you paying for us to ship water to you!
How to clean aluminium?
APT’s Alloy Cleaner 760 is a specially formulated acid-based cleaner for the removal of scale and oxide build up from aluminium vehicle bodies, roller shutters, doors, and aluminium wheels etc. Alloy Cleaner 760 can also be used for phosphating steel parts prior to painting.
For general use, we recommend diluting 1 part Aluminium Cleaner 760 with up to 15 parts water. Apply to wetted surfaces, starting at lower edge and working upwards a section at a time. Apply using a brush or low-pressure spray and leave to work for up to 10 minutes and then rinsing off. For other applications, we recommend checking the instructions on the back of the label.
How to clean old aluminium window frames?
For the time and cost-effective cleaning of old aluminium window frames, we recommend using APT’s Aluminium Alloy Cleaner 760 which has been specially formulated to remove limescale and oxide build up from all aluminium components.
This concentrated blend of hydrochloric and phosphoric acid works brilliantly for restoring tarnished aluminium that is found on all components such as roller shutters, doors, aluminium wheels, window, and door frames etc.
When it comes to cleaning aluminium door and window frames, we recommend diluting 1 part cleaner to 15 parts water and applying with a brush, leaving to work for just 10 minutes before rinsing off.
What to clean aluminium with?
We recommend using APT’s Aluminium Alloy Cleaner 760 which is a specially formulated acid-based cleaner for the removal of scale and oxide build up from aluminium vehicle bodies, roller shutters and doors, aluminium wheels etc. May also be used for phosphating steel parts prior to painting.
We suggest diluting 1 part Aluminium Cleaner 760 with up to 15 parts waters. Apply to wetted surfaces, starting at lower edge and working upwards a section at a time. Apply by brush or low-pressure spray leave to work for up to 10 minutes and then rinse off.
For other applications, we recommend checking the instructions on the back of the label.
We use this at our car garage as an alloy cleaner and find it works well!
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We tried lots of other aluminum cleaners and bought this a last attempt to remove rust spots on the school drive and it worked! Cheers APT.
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Having spent all day trying to remove rust stains from patio slabs without any luck. I rang APT and Cath suggested their aluminum cleaner product, having tried various rust remover products I was not expecting much however to my surprise after following the directions, rust had gone patio looks like new I am now a very pleased and will be recommending to my friends!
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This aluminum cleaner is brilliant at removing rust and rust stains from all metals. Didn’t exactly follow the instructions but it worked wonders
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I use this aluminum cleaner daily and find it to work really quickly.
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This aluminum cleaner works really well and removes some of the toughest deposits that other products have been unable to tackle.
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Fast delivery. Fast acting aluminium cleaner and restorer.
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We manufacture car parts and have found this aluminium cleaner to work really quickly.
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A little bit of this aluminium cleaner goes a long long way! We have been really impressed with the results.
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We have been using this in our manufacturing plant as our machinery is aluminium and we have found this aluminium cleaner to work really well.
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This is the best solution we have used and saves a lot of money, will be purchasing again!
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Arrived promptly and does just as it said it would!
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Maintenance is made a lot easier with this product, highly recommend.
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Shipping & Returns Information - APT Commercial Chemicals
At APT, we understand that timely delivery is essential to your operations. Below you'll find everything you need to know about our shipping and returns processes.
Delivery & Shipping DetailsOrders are shipped using our trusted courier partners: DHL, DPD, and Owens Group. Shipping fees depend on the order value, total weight, and delivery location within the UK.
Please note: Not all orders qualify for free delivery. Hazchem items and bulk shipments may carry additional charges.
LOCATION
ORDER VALUE
DELIVERY COST
UK Mainland
(1-3 days)
£100.00+
Free*
UK Mainland
(1-3 days)
Under £100.00
£8.45
Scottish Highlands
(3-7 days)
Any
From £23.11
Northern Ireland
(3-7 days)
Any
From £21.83
*Free delivery excludes hazchem items and orders over 100kg. Shipping is automatically calculated at checkout.
Hazchem Delivery
Certain products are classified as hazardous and must be shipped through the Hazchem Network. These items always incur a delivery fee due to strict handling and transport regulations.
Delivery costs for Hazchem products are calculated based on weight and delivery address, and will be shown clearly at checkout.
Returns & RefundsWe want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If you need to return an item, please read the following:
· As per our Terms & Conditions, all returns should be received by us no later than 14 days after they were dispatched. The goods must be returned to us unopened, unused and in their original packaging.
· Once we receive and inspect your return, we'll notify you of the outcome.
· Approved returns are refunded to your original payment method, minus a 25% restocking charge.
· Refund processing times may vary depending on your bank or payment provider.
Please Note: A 25% restocking fee applies to all returned items unless agreed otherwise in writing prior to return.
Damaged or Incorrect Items
Please inspect your order upon arrival. If your item is damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact customerservices@apt-icc.co.uk immediately so we can resolve the issue promptly.
Non-Returnable Items
We cannot accept returns for:
· Hazardous goods or flammable liquids
· Sale items
· If you're unsure whether your item is eligible for return, contact our support team at customerservices@apt-icc.co.uk or call 0800 0723 773.
Exchanges
Need a different item? Please contact customerservices@apt-icc.co.uk to arrange an exchange subject to T&C’s.