Alu box dust

[mep1811]

I've noticed this aluminum dust in all my Alu Box's.

There is no dirt dust just powdered aluminum .

Anyone else notice this and know why this is happening?

Thanks

 

[762X39]

It is aluminium and it happens. Line your box with some closed cell foam (or whatever else you want to use) and it won't be an issue. I love Zarges aluminium boxes but if they are not lined with something, dust happens.

 

[Hillbilly Heaven]

Some spray adhesive and drawer liner will stop that from happening. Everything rubbing against the aluminum causes that.

 

[mep1811]

Wow I didn't know that cardboard and ziplock bags would cause that much wear rubbing on the inside.

 

[Ovrlnd Rd]

Cardboard acts just like fine sandpaper.

 

[rayra]

Try waxing. But also seconding the toolbox drawer liner material, either sheet or rubber-coated mesh. Either will really cut down noise and keep stuff form sliding around.

 

[Rallyroo]

That's one reason why I stopped using aluminum clipboards; all my papers inside the compartment got black aluminum dust. I got tired of my hands turning black after handling the paper. Plus the aluminum clipboard get hot from the heat. Using a plastic compartment clipboard now, not as durable, but it holds my gas receipts and paper maps, etc when on trips.

 

[BritKLR]

Mike-

Any further information or thoughts on this? I'd like to add a couple of boxes to the back of our Tiger. Thanks.

 

[mep1811]

Just got home so I'm in the cleaning and unpacking phase. I should get into the project phase in a couple of weeks.

 

[s.e.charles]

wonder if a clear polyurethane spray would reduce the immediate, with regular recoats?

 

[mep1811]

I would think whatever that is in the box would rub through it. I will go to harbor freight and get some tool box liner and line the boxes.

 

[vtsoundman]

Vibration /movement on surface of aluminum...just about anything will polish or sand the surface.

Paint / clear coat then cover with material of choice. Less prone to etching and staining...and no corrosion. Bare aluminum is great if it is never touched.

 

[mep1811]

I suspect most of the wear is on the bottom .

 

[luthj]

A fix is to find a local anodizing shop. The anodized finish is much harder, and won't be abraded by anything softer than sandpaper.

 

[Hillbilly Heaven]

Granted anodizing is a great idea, but that should have been done before the boxes were assembled.