Not the most performance enhancing engine question but...
Are there any recommendations for cleaning up aluminium bits and keeping them shiny under salt conditions?
I have Autosol but I wondering if that is the best approach?
Cheers,
Keeping things shiny
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Re: Keeping things shiny
Ive bead blasted a few engine parts, heads and barrels and stuff, they are holding up well with a squirt of WD40 every now and then. Not a shiny finish but low maintenance.
EDIT. I think shiny alloy would be very high maintenance.
Dave
EDIT. I think shiny alloy would be very high maintenance.
Dave
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Re: Keeping things shiny
Ah thanks - good idea. I'll use the Autosol for now but keep that in mind when I do a complete tear down after 2014
Paul
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Re: Keeping things shiny
I have been using Brite Shine for years, but it's now no longer available. I have half a tin left for special occasions.
This stuff is amazing at how quick and easy it was to use. Used it on anything shiny on the Chev for great results.
Unfortunately I did a piece of silverware for the wife, she was so impressed I got to do it all, for years
The nearest thing I have found to it is Eagle One Never Dull
This stuff is amazing at how quick and easy it was to use. Used it on anything shiny on the Chev for great results.
Unfortunately I did a piece of silverware for the wife, she was so impressed I got to do it all, for years
The nearest thing I have found to it is Eagle One Never Dull
Keep the shiney side up........
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Re: Keeping things shiny
Has any body tried this stuff
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Mud-X-Rel ... ,2601.html
Works great on clay & mud but I am not sure how it goes on salt?
Ian...
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Mud-X-Rel ... ,2601.html
Works great on clay & mud but I am not sure how it goes on salt?
Ian...
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Re: Keeping things shiny
Im going to give this stuff a try. The Poms swear by it, using it on their bikes to stop salt from the roads.
http://www.motorcycleinfo.co.uk/index.c ... eId=147977
Dave
http://www.motorcycleinfo.co.uk/index.c ... eId=147977
Dave
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2011 Washed Out
2012 Washed Out
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2014 MPS/G 250 140 MPH (RECORD)
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Re: Keeping things shiny
I have started using ACF50 also, it seems to work well if something is not rusted but it leaves a oily finish. Here's the result of an experiment I did. I left this outside covered in salt for a week, guess which side is the ACF50?
There is a place in Qld you can get it, they also do grease: http://www.blockchemical.com/acf-50-mot ... nformation
There is a place in Qld you can get it, they also do grease: http://www.blockchemical.com/acf-50-mot ... nformation
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Re: Keeping things shiny
Thats a good test Paul. Thanx for the link.
Dave
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2011 Washed Out
2012 Washed Out
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Re: Keeping things shiny
I use lanotec and Inox: Lanotec on the body/guards and the Inox on items such as suspension arms etc
Only one year's experience for me and the Beetle but apart from a few mottled areas on some plated suspension parts, all good!
Only one year's experience for me and the Beetle but apart from a few mottled areas on some plated suspension parts, all good!