is there any companys or anyone that specializes in cleaning aluminum car parts. i have an ho manifold that i cant seem to get clean. i went through 2 cans of throttle body cleaner and still nothing, lol. i was wondering if anyone know somewhere i can take it that will clean (using whatever means necessary) the inside and outside of the aluminum manifold, and also maybe grind down the parts on the top that are no longer needed for a 2.4l. if not, does anyone have a suggestion on how i can do this. tb cleaner just isnt working.
thx.
try doing a light file over it, and then apply epoxy, it won't rust after that. i doubt its dirt that's on it, probly corrosion
SUPERFASSSSTZ, T.Ocav soon wrote:carcones auto wreckers does aluminum refinishing on rims, they might beable to help you out. there in auroa somewhere.
I heard they do a fantastic job.
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I;ve done VW cases with a dremmel tool and an assortment of grinding and polishing pads.
best bet is have a case of beer beside you if you try that route--it'll be a llooonnnggggg day.
Rice.....Part of a balanced Pontiac diet.
is there anyone with some experience that can grind down the knobs on the top for me? willing to pay, altho hoping you would take beer as a payment
I dont like working on other peoples stuff--mostly because I dont like the liability and you never know when you are gonna run across somebody who is never satisfied no matter what. Thats why I folded a furniture business I had a few years ago. Too many ass holes in the world and it just wasnt worth the headache.
On the other hand, I have the gear and shop, and would be more than happy to teach you how to do it (depending on where you are
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If you dont have one, you can get a "power fist" brand dremmel at Princess auto or a "jobmate" brand at crappy tire for under 20 bucks including a case and an assortment of grinding stones and polishing pads. Really the only trick with aluminum is too keep the speed down so you dont melt it and use a light touch. Personally, for really big lugs and casting marks I'd go at it with a file first, then use a dremmel just to clean up the small stuff.
and for getting the carbon out of the passages---try oven cleaner. the stick-on foaming type and the strongest you can find. It'll get it out of there. It'll work wonders on the surface too but go gentle on that as it can stain the aluminum.
Rice.....Part of a balanced Pontiac diet.
