How to clean dimpled Aluminium
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How to clean dimpled Aluminium
While I have my motor out I was trying to clean some of the aluminium engine accessory parts that are grimy.I used a indusrial strength cleaner it got some off but left a lot on,whats good to use that will clean the engrained dirt/oil?
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I have a 2800 PSI pressure washer and even with it just a little bit away from the engine (under 5 or 6 inches) it wouldn't take all the grime off. I used a industrial degreaser w/ a stiff brush and scrubbed for a good while then whipped it off with a rag then went over it again with the pressure washer. That seemed to work decent enough.
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Make sure the chemical that you use doesn't eat/react with aluminum. Namely, avoid certain products like Simple Green. I learned this the hard way about 10 years ago...when I accidentally stained my Cusco strut tower bar. That sucked. (although this was only a exterior aesthetic issue)
This may sound dangerous, but I've used brake cleaner (along w/ a scrubbing brush) to clean metal parts. It works. I recommend being careful around painted metal surfaces, but for parts that are pure plain metal such as suspension pieces...the brake cleaner works quick.
This may sound dangerous, but I've used brake cleaner (along w/ a scrubbing brush) to clean metal parts. It works. I recommend being careful around painted metal surfaces, but for parts that are pure plain metal such as suspension pieces...the brake cleaner works quick.