What is good for cleaning aluminum intakes?
Especially to get into the pores. Is there anything I can use that I can spray on and wash off?

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Kevin

68 Camaro SS - In Resto

I have never done this myself, but I have heard on this board that you can use Easy-off oven cleaner to clean the manifold..
Just wait and watch for further replies to either support or reject this theory..

If is it just a small area, I use the spray carb cleaner and a rag as it seems to work real well. This method, I have done before!



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1969 Camaro SS 350-383ci./365HP, T-56, 12 bolt, Power Trax Locker, 3.73 gears, 4 whl disc, Deluxe black houndstooth interior, rear window defogger, tilt steering, floor console w/gauge package, center mntd. clock, tachometer

Carbrite makes a cleaner called DREADED RED
that works pretty good spray it on dry let it soak hose it off if its really dirty it might take a couple of applications.it can be bought by the gallon for like $5.00
Mike

Purlple Power works great on aluminum and chrome. Just don't get it on any polished aluminum surfaces, as it will dull them.

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Justin Traunero
justin.traunero@furman.edu

-1967 Camaro SS350 clone

http://1967ss350.furman.edu

Bead blasting is the best.

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57 Plymouth Savoy in my family since new, just cosmetically restored, 93 S-10 waiting on the 80 Dodge Lil' red Express clone truck to be built then one s_10 for sale, Angie's mechanic and designated Vette cusser.

Bead blasting changes the casting finish, I've had good luck with Permatex naval jelly

You might want to check out Eastwood Company. They seem to have a compounds for every problem that challenge each us with our vehicles. They are costly, but their products WORK! Good Luck!

Elbow grease and the 3M/ Norton type scotch pads made for rotary tools. Eventually will bring the skin back to a factory finish

I've had great luck with Eagle One cast aluminum wheel cleaner. You can get it at any parts store. I don't care much for glass beading because it changes the color or apperance of the intake. Use the eagle one, apair of gloves and a small tooth brush sized brass brush. Make sure you get the cleaner for cast wheels, not clear coated wheels. They make both. Hope this helps.

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69 camaro (http://www.camarogenerations.com/memberfiles/sheets.html)

THANKS GUYS!!! for all the replies, well if one method does not work, I at least have several alternatives to choose from. This is such a great site, the experiences of everyone here sure is a great asset to us all http://www.camaros.net/forum/biggrin.gif http://www.camaros.net/forum/biggrin.gif

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Kevin

68 Camaro SS - In Resto

have it blasted with nut shells,it will give it a nice original sheen and wont damage the alum.

Don't leave oven cleaner on very long or it will eat the aluminum. Cast aluminum wheel cleaner works good and then scrub it in warm water with dishwashing liquid with a green scotchbrite pad. I like the idea of blasting with Walnut sheels but you might not have access to that.