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Best way to clean aluminum engine acc. Brackets?

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Lynx331

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Hey guys, im gona be cleaning my accessory brackets tommorow and i mcurious whats a good way to clean them and get them looking real nice? Blue magic? Wire Wheel? Thanks Guys!

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Sandpaper will get them clean.

Muriatic acid will clean it well, but the fumes are poisonous, they can kill you!
 

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I like to use SOS pads and a lot of soapy water.

Simple green can eliminate any grease buildup on the bottom half of the motor brackets.
 
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Eazy Off let it settle, then scrub it. Repeat process as needed, then paint with spray paint. I did it to my car and man it looks great. Do a search for my name and you'll find pictures of my recent build.
 

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simple green a wire brush and real fine grit sand paper
 

Rick 91GT

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srothfuss said:
I like to use SOS pads and a lot of soapy water.

Simple green can eliminate any grease buildup on the bottom half of the motor brackets.
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I use this also, a little elbow grease and it looks great. I also find the Walmart brand cheap engine degreaser works great, I take them to the car wash if they are really dirty.

I saw Eazy Off mentioned, if you use this be careful it really isn't made for use on Alum.
 
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