engine cleaning

[VAL. H.]

I've just had my R80 Mono outfit gearbox rebuilt by Mikeyboy. It's come back looking like a brand new one. So, I now need to clean the engine up so it at least gets close to looking clean.

Therefore, I've been looking for a cleaner that will get the ali back to it's original look and I've come across 'Frost Ali Clean' Looks to be a sort of acid of caustic/gloves and goggles type cleaner. Has anyone got any experience with this stuff? Or other recommendations???


Val.

 

[Nin]

Don’t. You’ll not be able to match the finish without vapour blasting it. Wait for the gearbox to get dirty.

Or use wd40 and a thick nylon bristle washing up brush.

I do have a vapour blasted engine case and crank if you want …


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[mikeyboy]

Paraffin,and a stainless steel pan scrubber,

 

[timeandtide]

Paraffin,and a stainless steel pan scrubber,

Thanks for that one Mike!

 

[VAL. H.]

Don’t. You’ll not be able to match the finish without vapour blasting it. Wait for the gearbox to get dirty.

Or use wd40 and a thick nylon bristle washing up brush.

I do have a vapour blasted engine case and crank if you want …


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Yeh, probably the easiest method, which I might well go with ultimately. Changing the engine covers isn't a option really, as the front mounting rod is seized in place. I'm also not doing much more than a refurb, so was jut thinking of making things look a little more alike.


Val.

 

[Paradiso]

You could try 'Rub n Buff' in pewter if it's a tidy up. It's a wax finish. You brush it on with a toothbrush of similar, then buff with a cloth. I had a badly discoloured gearbox that came up a treat.

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