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Moneypit

Member Since: 27 Feb 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 271

Deoxidizing aluminium parts

Hi guys, doesn't anyone have a "trick" or used a commercial product to refresh the appearance of Aluminium engine parts? I'm rebuilding a 300tdi and want to make it look a bit better than it does before it's fitted to the new chassis. Some parts I'll have aqua blasted but don't want to remove the cylinder head or timing case if I can avoid it as the engine was fully rebuilt about 4yr ago and runs perfectly. Cheers Craig

13th Jun 2021 6:15pm

G4V JW

Member Since: 24 Sep 2018
Location: Northants
Posts: 190

I’ve used this on a lot of Ali parts, great for removing the marks around rivets and anywhere else that two different metals join

http://www.raceglaze.co.uk/car-care-exteri...e-cleaner/

It’s the protecting it after that counts though so it doesn’t oxidise so quick again Instagram; @gavin_walding

13th Jun 2021 7:25pm

Pacha

Member Since: 23 Feb 2020
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 772

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey

^^^^

Used the same to good effect.

As said, needs protecting after treatment. Rgds.

Chris

13th Jun 2021 7:42pm

northernerindevon

Member Since: 28 Feb 2018
Location: Bristol
Posts: 58

I've had reasonable success with Raceglaze - used on an Allisport header tank.

What I'd like to do is polish it to a bright as new finish (yes, yes, a bit tarty but why not!); what would be the best way to go about this? Some sort of metal polish? Brasso?

Cheers, Paul

14th Jun 2021 5:20am

rockster57

Member Since: 15 Nov 2014
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 937

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Zermatt Silver

This stuff works well on aluminium alloys for a bright polished finish. Use an old toothbrush for intricate areas. Buff with a clean soft cloth.

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-clea...36217.html

14th Jun 2021 8:03am

Leamreject

Member Since: 19 Dec 2020
Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa
Posts: 955

You need some of this, marine grade metal polish and fantastic……

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2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT

14th Jun 2021 11:45am

Moneypit

Member Since: 27 Feb 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 271

Thanks for all your suggestions, I've ordered some Raceglaze and will try to track down some Dri Wash polish, none available on Amazon. Craig

14th Jun 2021 5:24pm

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