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smiley235
 Post subject: cleaning aluminium
Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:16 pm 
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Just a quikie, what is the most effective DIY method for cleaning the alloy cylinder head without damaging it.

 

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Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:19 pm 
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hmm, sounds good to me, cheers

 

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Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 2:12 pm 
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How bout any tips on hard to remove gasket.

 

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Gasket stripper leave it on ONLY as long as recommended as it is VERY strong :roll: :P

 

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ok, ill try tht. Thanks. :)

 

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Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:02 am 
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ct18 make a product called aluminium cleaner . the main ingredient ia hydroflouric acid when you put it on it goes white then hose it off hey presto clean ally

 

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Try some metho, it will make it SHINE.

 

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When you're cleaning ally, you should always start with the mildest cleaning method possible:

· Plain water

· Mild soap / detergent

· Solvents such as kerosene, turpentine or white spirit

· Non-etching chemical cleaner

· Wax-based polish

· Abrasive wax

· Abrasive cleaner

Water marking / staining is the biggest thing to watch for and prevent when cleaning ally, but seeing as it's your cylinder head, it shouldn't really matter :)
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Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 5:14 pm 
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you shouldn't have to clean the gasket off anyway. all the gasket will come off when the head is skimmed
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