Snuggs
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| posted on 23/8/05 at 06:27 PM |
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Cleaning aluminium
Probably been asked before but here goes.
I have a pair of VERY grotty RV8 rocker covers so what is the best way to clean off the gunge and old paint.
Clive
[Edited on 23/8/05 by Snuggs]
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I doubt therefore I may be.
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StrikerBob
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| posted on 23/8/05 at 07:44 PM |
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Paint stripper for the paint and brake cleaner for the bear ali.
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johnjulie
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| posted on 23/8/05 at 07:46 PM |
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If you want to get it really shiny, you'll need a polishing mop and compound. Takes all the hard work out of the job.
Cheers John
JFDI
"Just F*****G Do It"
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dave1888
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| posted on 23/8/05 at 08:39 PM |
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I've been using Mr Muscle on my pistons and rods made a fantastic job cleaning them, Dont leave it on to long though.
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Donners90
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| posted on 24/8/05 at 07:17 AM |
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NITROMORS
I used this stuff to get the paint off the rockers. Some of the older paint takes a few goes but it comes up perfect.
BEWARE this is a very toxic product!! (but it works wonders) 
For the grunge, Jizer from DEB. About £15 for 5L. Again excellent stuff.
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NS Dev
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| posted on 24/8/05 at 11:10 AM |
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nitromors, or find a local engine machine shop with a hotwash.
Just stuck my crank, covered in brown oil laquer which Jizer and a wire brush wouldn't touch, in the hotwash at work and it is now bare grey
forging all over, just superb!!
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Snuggs
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| posted on 24/8/05 at 10:36 PM |
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Cheers guys.
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Spider pig, spider pig, does whatever a spider pig does.
I doubt therefore I may be.
Luposlipophobia : Fear of being chased by wolves around a freshly waxed kitchen floor, while wearing only socks on your feet.
My mind not only wanders, sometimes it leaves completely!
http://www.venganza.org
http://www.jesusandmo.net/
http://www.snuggs.co.uk
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quattromike
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| posted on 18/9/05 at 09:47 AM |
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I got this from a thread on this site some time ago, just get a big pan and boil a heep of rubarb leaves (not stalks but leaves) and put your ali
parts in the pan along with them and boil them together for a while and roberts your mothers brother.
I did it and works a treat
Mike.
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SixedUp
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| posted on 18/9/05 at 01:05 PM |
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The rhubarb leaves contain lots of oxalic acid, so by boiling them up you are essentially making up your own personal (low-intensity!) hotwash.
Note that oxalic acid is slightly toxic. Although its going to be a pretty low concentration, gloves might be a wise idea, especially if you're
doing it often ...
Interestingly, did you know that rhubarb can also be used as the basis for an insecticide, and hair dye too?
Cheers
Richard
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Rorty
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| posted on 19/9/05 at 05:55 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by SixedUp
The rhubarb leaves contain lots of oxalic acid, so by boiling them up you are essentially making up your own personal (low-intensity!) hotwash.
Note that oxalic acid is slightly toxic. Although its going to be a pretty low concentration, gloves might be a wise idea, especially if you're
doing it often ...
Interestingly, did you know that rhubarb can also be used as the basis for an insecticide, and hair dye too?
Cheers
Richard
What colour does the hair end up...green or red?
Be careful of Oxalic acid when it dries and crystalises. I used to use it for bleaching iron and ink stains and if you rub the crystals and create
dust and then subsequently breathe it in, your nose trims and lungs will suffer badly.
Cheers, Rorty.
"Faster than a speeding Pullet".
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wilkingj
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| posted on 19/9/05 at 08:38 PM |
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I used these people for my mops.
Shesto - Polishing Mops and Compounds
Pleased with the price and the service.
I have no connection other than being a satisfied customer.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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