Alloy cleaner

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kevin
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Alloy cleaner

#1 Post by kevin » Sun Nov 23, 2014 5:38 pm

im looking for a spray on cleaner to remove the usual grime off a set of bike engine casings after a layup. Engine will remain in place whilst I clean it..
Any ideas?

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Re: Alloy cleaner

#2 Post by TerryG » Sun Nov 23, 2014 8:11 pm

Foamy gunk did an amazing job cleaning the crud from my aluminium intake manifold. I did attack it with an old washing up brush before hosing the crud off.
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Re: Alloy cleaner

#3 Post by kevin » Sun Nov 23, 2014 8:32 pm

TerryG wrote:Foamy gunk did an amazing job cleaning the crud from my aluminium intake manifold. I did attack it with an old washing up brush before hosing the crud off.
Ah, I have some of that, was thinking of trying alloy wheel cleaner ?

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Re: Alloy cleaner

#4 Post by MG Mal » Sun Nov 23, 2014 10:13 pm

Depending on what I'm cleaning it's either "Foamy Gunk" of Auto Glym Machine cleaner.

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Re: Alloy cleaner

#5 Post by Phil P » Sat Nov 29, 2014 11:38 am

We use an acid based cleaner. It removes the aluminium surface oxide but does require gloves, goggles and a protective apron. There is still a fair amount of scrubbing required. If it shifts the dull finish and leaves it shiny bright in one go it will have the opposite effect on the user! :shock: Foamy Gunk is a good safe alternative.

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