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How To Properly Clean Aluminum Diamond Plate - aadaasdark8072 - 04-15-2019 Often referred to as tread plate, aluminum diamond plate comes from the diamond-shaped lines that cover its surface. Many businesses buy aluminum diamond plate in Burlington County, NJ and the surrounding areas due to its durability and resistance to slipping and corrosion. In order to preserve your diamond plate’s shiny appearance you should clean it regularly. To help you preserve the original condition of your diamond plate take a look at this guide for how to properly clean and maintain your aluminum diamond plate. Step One: Cleaning When cleaning your diamond plate you should avoid using harsh detergents and chemicals as they will ruin the finish. Instead, you should opt for a non-detergent based soap that will not eat away at your plate’s finish or cause discoloration. To avoid staining and water spots you should refrain from letting the soap and water sit on the surface of your plate. Step Two: Drying You should dry your diamond plate as soon as you finish cleaning because air drying can cause water spots and mineral build-up. Use a microfiber towel and if you notice any grease or dirt still present you should give the plate another cleaning. Step Three: Protection Adding a protective coat of wax or polish to your aluminum diamond plate will help to preserve the condition of your plate. Waxing your plate on a regular basis will help to reduce the amount of time it takes to clean the plate. Step Four:  Correction Some time restoring the shine back to your diamond plate takes a little extra work. In this case, you should enlist the help of specialized metal cleaners or polishes and buffer to help you get your plate back to its original shine.