You're so awesome man. Thanks.
Would have never figured it out if it weren't for you!

 

Aluminum oxidizes just at a much slower rate then steel.

Washing removes contaminents that can accelerate the oxidation causing pitting and stains.

Waxing helps protect the finish.

So to keep polished aluminum looking good wash and wax often.

 

also be careful using chemicals to clean your alunimun. I sprayed some Superclean on my motor to clean some road grime and oil off and it ruined its brightness. turned the non polished alunimun parts dark gray and the polished parts was dulled also.I tried some Aluminum Brightner thats for aluminum and it did nothing but brighten the dullness of the wheel rims. It seems to only work on polished surfaces ?

 

ZoopSeal™ Protective Sealer http://zoopseal.com/

Protect all your polished aluminum, stainless steel and chrome parts from oxidation and eliminate the need for repeat polishing. Each deluxe kit covers 75 square feet. Easy to apply when following the instructions provided. Formulated for use on cars, trucks, boats motorcycles, engines, wheels and interior accessories.



New improved formula offers unsurpassed protection
and is more user friendly

• Prevent dulling and oxidation
• Retain the polished brightness and luster of aluminum
• Eliminate the need for repeat polishing
• Be long lasting
• Will work on aluminum, brass, and stainless steel
• Be safe to use and environmentally friendly
• Eliminate undesirable powder coating or chrome to chip, peel, and yellow

 

wenol... best cleaner ever. you have to get it from snap-on.

 

neverdull is the best, works on anything including paint/clear takes bird turds and bug nuts off as well, can also use bike brite when washing, works great and no scrubbing, just spray, wash, dry.

 

I use a tablespoon of lemon joy its a degreaser and dewaxer to wash my bike, then wax the tins and use mothers to polish with final buffing. I always wash my cars with lemon joy. Its a mild detergent that doesnt hurt the clearcoat. For the wax, I use Meguires 3 stage.

 

Never dull always works for me.....