Aluminum/block cleaning
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Aluminum/block cleaning
I'm rebuilding my d16 and the block is covered in oil and all the alloy parts are covered in oxidation... I'd like to clean all this up w/o gettin the block hot tanked, acid washed etc... I'd like to build/clean the engine 100% myself... Any suggestions? Cleaning compound recommendations? Tips?
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Re: Aluminum/block cleaning
If it's just oil and grime, there are a lot of things that can clean it very well. Simple Green, Purple Power, many choices. Get a couple scrub brushes and go at it.
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Re: Aluminum/block cleaning
I'd already planned on doing that... But I'd like to have some sort of luster when its finished... I'm not sayin I want to polish it b/c I really don't have the time or the attention span for it lol.... I figured I'd go at it w/ a tooth brush and some sort of aluminum cleaning compound... I just don't know what to use...
I have some never-dull... ??
I have some never-dull... ??
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Re: Aluminum/block cleaning
I've used simple green in hot water to clean off a diesel car's intake manifold. Bathroom plastic bristle scrub brushes work well and don't scratch.
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Re: Aluminum/block cleaning
You can pick up aluminum polish stuff at any auto place or wal-mart in the wheel cleaning section, not all that difficult. Mothers foam ball thing works well with a drill.
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Re: Aluminum/block cleaning
How bout some 0000 grade wire wool? I've used it to clean rust off of chrome w/ good results. Would I get similar results w/ aluminum?
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Re: Aluminum/block cleaning
I'd already planned on doing that... But I'd like to have some sort of luster when its finished... I'm not sayin I want to polish it b/c I really don't have the time or the attention span for it lol.... I figured I'd go at it w/ a tooth brush and some sort of aluminum cleaning compound... I just don't know what to use...
I have some never-dull... ??
I have some never-dull... ??
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Edit: I'll hopefully get it cleaned up before all my forged goodies get here... I think I got enough goin on for a build thread?
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Re: Aluminum/block cleaning
You can Clean it all up with simple green and then throw a coat of engine paint on it to get that nice smooth even surface coating back. A scotchbrite pad will shine it up nice but will be pretty hard to get into the tight spaces ect.
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Re: Aluminum/block cleaning
as stated previously, a engine degreaser and wire brush go a long way.
I personally have used purple power for the past 17 years. It will remove paint if left for long enough though. I wouldnt recommend using it in full concetrated form either; it seems to work far better if you follow the directions.
spray off your area you degreased with water. let it dry.
If the area was previously painted I strip it off with paint stripper from home depot/ lowes. goopy shit that is neutralized with water.
I have a wire wheel I attach to the drill for the larger surfaces. for the corners use a wire brush.
80 grit sand paper it doesnt seem to clog up as easy as say 200+. this is just to get your area down to the metal.
use a fast evaporating solvent, i.e. brake cleaner. then go to a finer grit sand paper.
once that is all done get some vht paint your local auto store should have a few finishes you can select from. I seen today there is a "natural cast" vht has available. I may try that one day. but I like the aluminum finish.
hope it helps.
I personally have used purple power for the past 17 years. It will remove paint if left for long enough though. I wouldnt recommend using it in full concetrated form either; it seems to work far better if you follow the directions.
spray off your area you degreased with water. let it dry.
If the area was previously painted I strip it off with paint stripper from home depot/ lowes. goopy shit that is neutralized with water.
I have a wire wheel I attach to the drill for the larger surfaces. for the corners use a wire brush.
80 grit sand paper it doesnt seem to clog up as easy as say 200+. this is just to get your area down to the metal.
use a fast evaporating solvent, i.e. brake cleaner. then go to a finer grit sand paper.
once that is all done get some vht paint your local auto store should have a few finishes you can select from. I seen today there is a "natural cast" vht has available. I may try that one day. but I like the aluminum finish.
hope it helps.