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Cleaning aluminum fabbed valve covers

Started by FLG, September 10, 2010, 11:49:07 PM

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FLG

Whats the best way to clean aluminum valve covers? The non polished type.

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Brian
1969 Dodge Charger (factory 4 speed, H code 383 engine,  AACA Senior winner, 2008 Concours d'Elegance participant, 2009 Concours d'Elegance award winner)
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I'm thinking if they are fabricated smooth unpainted aluminum and not polished like you say, then why not some 0000 steel wool and dishwashing liquid and water.  Then blow dry with compressed air.  If they are not coated after that, they will be susceptable to corrosion.  Could clean with laquer thinner and then shoot with clear coat to help protect them. 

FLG

Thank Guys!

I was thinking that as well, i used some steel wool and they came out nice  :2thumbs:

I think maybe just some aluminum cleaner to keep em clean?