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Cleaning Aluminum, Suggestions for chemicals to use |
John |
Jul 11 2005, 02:21 PM
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I would like some suggestions as to what to use to clean and "brighten" aluminum such as an engine case.
I don't want to media blast the case. I know this would clean it but would end up leaving a more rough surface finish that I would like. I would like to use some sort of cleaner/brightener. I plan on using a pressure washer or a spray type parts washer. In searching the web I have found only a few types that can be bought in small quantities (like a gallon). Thanks for your advise. |
John |
Jul 11 2005, 02:45 PM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
I plan on using the pressure washer with HOT water and something similar to simple green to get the real grime off. I found a product called Aluma Kleen which claims to be an aluminum brightener (biodegradeable) and also a product made for aluminum dip tanks (Aluminum Hot Tank Cleaning Compound). This second one seems like it would work well in a spray type parts washer or in a hot tank. (www.janisan.com/powders.htm) Anyone ever clean this stuff up short of media blasting? I may try a transmission shop... |
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