Explorer bracket mess

[Braifab]

Just scored an Explorer serp conversion at the local salvage for 80 bucks.......unbelievable how much gunk is built up on the brackets. Did a fair job with parts solvent and a brush but nowhere near enough. Any ideas on best way to get a new look on aluminum parts would be appreciated.

 

[hankjr]

Use aluminum wheel cleaner but use a power washer first to hydraulically remove the loose stuff. Don’t do it close to the house....

Hank

 

[tatersalad]

The old guy that rebuilt my C4 sprayed the outside of the case with EZ off.

 

[yakelys69]

Ez off works great for some stuff but don’t think it’s good for aluminum

 

[jbawall]

I got all the gunk off I could and then put it through a cycle in the dish washer! With spousal approval first of course!

 

[TheLimeRanger]

i had my timing cover "vapor blasted" came out awesome

 

[WILDHORSES]

Degrease and clean then throw it in a blast cabinet clean again after and clear coat. Should look good for a while after that.

Jim

 

[Braifab]

De-greased it...car wash...etc....still not what I was after. Finally stopped by HF and picked up some fiber pads & Dremel wire bits....looked good on all flat surfaces, not as good in hard to reach places....didnt have the guts to ask my wife for dishwasher approval. Think I'll go the blast route.

 

[Jedeka]

I have beadblasted aluminum parts, then sprayed them with Eastwood Aluma Blast paint.