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jamie72

05-12-2007 10:06 PM

cleaning aluminum intake

hows is the best way to clean an intake while still in the truck??
what products to use?
thanks jamie

Mudder

05-13-2007 01:56 AM

Re: cleaning aluminum intake

You have to be careful what you get this stuff on but I used to use Eagle Mag cleaaner. It's an acid based wheel cleaner. A small brush and some water rinsing it off.

71chevytruckguy

07-29-2007 05:54 AM

Re: cleaning aluminum intake

i use carb cleaner and some paper towels. sway on, wipe off. might not be the best idea to use one a hot engine though. chris.

mbgmike

07-29-2007 03:26 PM

Re: cleaning aluminum intake

I've used that SIMPLE GREEN with some success. Its used better to soak parts though

john	07-29-2007 06:33 PM

Re: cleaning aluminum intake

I would be careful with anything caustic if you have rtv for manifold to block seal.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

07-29-2007 07:50 PM

Re: cleaning aluminum intake

What is it you are trying to remove? Grease and grunge (GUNK) gas always been good for this, or is it more severe built in stains like oxidation etc. In this case you may have to remove and get it glass beaded.

esll. :)

Good idea is to clean your engine with Gunk and assess the situation from there.This would be the cheapest and you do not want a dirty engine and a clean intake.

69swbman

07-29-2007 09:52 PM

Re: cleaning aluminum intake

if u know where a blue beacon truck wash (for 18 wheelers) is and if it was off of the truck they have what is called brightner its for removing stains and polish off of aluminum i know i used it on mine i think theres one up there im also a superviser there

Billla

07-29-2007 11:06 PM

Re: cleaning aluminum intake

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mudder (Post 2171923)

You have to be careful what you get this stuff on but I used to use Eagle Mag cleaaner. It's an acid based wheel cleaner. A small brush and some water rinsing it off.

This is what I use as well, but as noted it's got to be washed off with a lot of water very quickly.

Orange

07-30-2007 08:34 AM

Re: cleaning aluminum intake

If you just want to make it brighter, Bleach-White doesn't do a bad job.

Tooth Brush + Bleach-White.
Wipe off with wet terry towel.

DLB

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