Alum intake clean up how to.

Posted By: Dons Dart

Alum intake clean up how to. - 04/05/10 07:13 PM

Ok just got my used LD340 intake today,its not greasy just tirered looking kind of brownish looking.What could I use to clean it up.I am not planning to polish it up just want a better look.Any old maid tricks like oven cleaner lol.what ya got for me.Thanks.

Posted By: DaytonaTurbo

Re: Alum intake clean up how to. - 04/05/10 07:38 PM

Some varasol and a scrubber will clean it up nicely.

Posted By: RapidRobert

Re: Alum intake clean up how to. - 04/05/10 09:03 PM

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just want a better look.Any old maid tricks like oven cleaner lol.

yeah that "easy off" oven cleaner will bleach it like bones out in the desert

, but it will be clean

Posted By: mikepar

Re: Alum intake clean up how to. - 04/05/10 09:04 PM

bead blastin is awesome

Posted By: Stanton

Re: Alum intake clean up how to. - 04/05/10 09:36 PM

If its not dirty from oil or gas, an aluminum acid wash would be the easiest and best bet. Something like alumiprep or "steam iron cleaner".

Unfortunately care aluminum is just begging to oxidize and get dirty. Your best bet is to paint it with something like alumiblast afterwards so it seals the pores, stops oxidation and will clean up easily.

Posted By: Boise Chall

Re: Alum intake clean up how to. - 04/05/10 09:44 PM

Mguires all wheel wheel cleaned spray it on hose it off and have a nice day.

Posted By: Dons Dart

Re: Alum intake clean up how to. - 04/05/10 10:25 PM

all good tips keep them comeing.

Posted By: Stanton

Re: Alum intake clean up how to. - 04/05/10 11:13 PM

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Mguires all wheel wheel cleaned spray

Just an overpriced, watered-down "alumiprep" acid solution. But, it's probably easier to find than the good stuff - Walmart, Target, probably even in the grocery stores !!

Posted By: Alikazam

Re: Alum intake clean up how to. - 04/06/10 04:43 AM

I get mine Glass Bead blasted then paint it with "aluminum" colored engine paint (not the mating surfaces mind you). No one the wiser