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Cleaning oxidised aluminium?

posted by  OwenF on  Mon Oct 12 09:38 CST 2020
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I'm just dismantling and storing a B230F red block. Mostly in good condition after years of work. The external surfaces are oxidised (the head) and a bit rusty (the block).
Has anyone got any recommendations for cleaning up the external aluminium of the cylinder head? It's a bit powdery and crusty, and it would be good to clean it up a bit before storage.

Ian F








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    Cleaning oxidised aluminium?

    posted by  will rehsper on  Tue Oct 13 07:19 CST 2020
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    Wire brush and/or scotch brite pads.

    Bigger question may be what do you coat the parts with before storage? I've seen threads on the topic, maybe you can find one. I might douse everything in WD40 and wrap in heavy paper, oxidation or not.

    In the words of the great Traveling Wilburys,
    "Some places they get mildew
    And others get too hot
    Some places are so damp that
    Everything you got just rots
    All kinds of condensation
    A direct result of rain
    They're not much compensation
    When everything's been stained
    Some have sentimental value
    That cannot be erased
    Go store it in a cool dry place"
    --
    XC60 / Odyssey







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