Brightening Aluminum
05-14-2007, 02:02 PM
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Brightening Aluminum
Hey guys, I have a 04 5.3 I'm putting in my dads 72. The motor cam from somewhere that had lots corrosive weather and it looks really bad. Any suggestions on what to clean it with that will brighten it up and look more like new aluminum?
05-14-2007, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by trever1t
The '04 5.3's are Iron blocks/Alum heads. I would give it a good cleaning using your favorite engine cleaner taking care for the electronics, intake, etc.
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05-18-2007, 10:06 AM
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Aluminum brightener
What you need is any aluminum cleaner/brightener that contains hydroflouric acid. Spray it on the aluminum parts with a hand spray bottle, wait a few minutes & then rinse. No brushing is required. A second application is usually required, but completely dry the engine again(compressed air) for best results. Do not dilute the product. Products that have hydrofouric acid in them are Mag wheel brightener, marine hull cleaners, etc... A good automotive parts store or automotive paint supply house or marine store can be your source. Do not get this product on your mag wheels or anything that is anodized, as it will remove it. Use throw away rubber gloves, preferably Nitral rubber gloves, to avoid getting it on your hands. Hope this helps. 
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05-18-2007, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by LS1GMCTruck
What you need is any aluminum cleaner/brightener that contains hydroflouric acid. Spray it on the aluminum parts with a hand spray bottle, wait a few minutes & then rinse. No brushing is required. A second application is usually required, but completely dry the engine again(compressed air) for best results. Do not dilute the product. Products that have hydrofouric acid in them are Mag wheel brightener, marine hull cleaners, etc... A good automotive parts store or automotive paint supply house or marine store can be your source. Do not get this product on your mag wheels or anything that is anodized, as it will remove it. Use throw away rubber gloves, preferably Nitral rubber gloves, to avoid getting it on your hands. Hope this helps.
