Restoring/cleaning up Aluminum Suspension Parts
03-08-2010, 01:08 PM
#21
Instructor
Easy way- start with a dry rag and drag off all the gunk. Then use fantastic or 409, get the rest of the grease, dirt off. DO NOT USE SIMPLE GREEN
Then stick a wire brush wheel in a drill and go to town. Fast and easy, less elbow grease. If you want them to 'shine' vs. looking like new aluminum, then you'll need to use the elbow grease with polish.
Then stick a wire brush wheel in a drill and go to town. Fast and easy, less elbow grease. If you want them to 'shine' vs. looking like new aluminum, then you'll need to use the elbow grease with polish.
03-09-2010, 07:42 AM
#22
Instructor
now that I think about it, the simple green turned my aluminum white in spots too... came off when I rinsed it and hit it with 00 wool, but real good to know. Anyone know of any "green" cleaning products that work good then? The landlord of my garage is concerned about chemicals and all.
04-26-2010, 01:11 PM
#24
Pro
Has anyone ever used this stuff?
http://www.flitzit.com/metalpolish.html
Someone I know that flys private airplanes recommends this. It's supposed to be used to polish aluminum airplane panels.
Warren
http://www.flitzit.com/metalpolish.html
Someone I know that flys private airplanes recommends this. It's supposed to be used to polish aluminum airplane panels.
Warren
04-26-2010, 04:52 PM
#25
Safety Car
I dont know if anyone cares but I thought I would throw this out there.
Wanna know whats interesting... Aluminum is actually less stable than iron for rusting. What this means is that Aluminum is more willing to accept electrons and oxidize compared to iron! But, the Aluminum oxide that is formed creates such a good coating, which is only a few mm thick, that it prevents further oxidation (galvanic corrosion). Iron on the other hand pits a lot and a larger surface area for Oxygen and water to cause even more rust!
Just a little info I thought would be a nice addition to this "polished aluminum conversation
Wanna know whats interesting... Aluminum is actually less stable than iron for rusting. What this means is that Aluminum is more willing to accept electrons and oxidize compared to iron! But, the Aluminum oxide that is formed creates such a good coating, which is only a few mm thick, that it prevents further oxidation (galvanic corrosion). Iron on the other hand pits a lot and a larger surface area for Oxygen and water to cause even more rust!
Just a little info I thought would be a nice addition to this "polished aluminum conversation
04-26-2010, 08:01 PM
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The landlord of my garage is concerned about chemicals and all.
