Yes indeed, it would make the corroded Aluminium turn a dull, scorched, grey colour.

Originally Posted by Kye Turnbull
Funny enough on my Facebook page the other day someone asked for the best way to make old corroded Aluminium go nice and clean again. Then some bloke comes along and says "use hydrochloric acid, best way". We said no and then he replied back "I am right, I have worked in the industry for 20 years, I am sick of you back yarders telling me what to do"

Lets just say he isn't on the page anymore smile