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Cleaning Aluminum, Suggestions for chemicals to use |
John |
Jul 11 2005, 02:21 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 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. |
eeyore |
Jul 11 2005, 03:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 889 Joined: 8-January 04 From: meridian, id Member No.: 1,533 Region Association: None |
Hot water and concentrated simple green works just 'ok'. Never tried hot Simple Green. You need to buy a few gallons and get a big Rubbermaid tub to set the tranny in / over. And get a really stiff brush.
After doing the majority of my transmission with Simple Green, I found that turpentine works best for diluting the solid oil/dirt crap that gets in the webbing. Reportedly Simple Green will etch aluminum, so it won't leave a very nice finish. |
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