engine clean/polish

[langod]

Anyone have ideas for cleaning up the aluminum parts of the engine?
My 02 GT's intake/plenum, alternator, etc., are all oxidized and covered with the powdery white residue that unprotected aluminum gets. Any ideas on how to spruce up these parts?

 

[matts90gt]

Start sanding. 320 to 1500 grit, then rub some autosol, polish that off and just keep polishing until a mirror like finish is glowing from under your hood. It's alot of work but if you take one part at a time, you're laughing.

 

[ALMOST STOCK]

Have you tried using Tripoli on a buffing wheel with an electric drill ?

 

[Dark Knight GT]

You'll probably need to do some light sanding and polishing if its really that bad. Try some engine degreaser/cleaner and see if that removes any of it. A good metal polish like Mothers metal polish should go a long way, but will be a PITA to apply.

 

[stang22]

Have you tried using Tripoli on a buffing wheel with an electric drill ?

In one ear and out the other Paul...

Take a look at the polishing tips on his site:

http://www.leemotorsports.com/almoststock

Tim

 

[juiced_94gt]

mothers powerball worked wonders on my polished rims!!!!! I love that thing it's the best invention.