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cleaning the aluminum parts (1/6)
10/14/15 11:16am

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what do you guys use to clean the aluminum suspension parts on your cars?

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Re: cleaning the aluminum parts (2/6)
10/15/15 6:34am

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I use aluminum wheel cleaners...easy and hoses off.

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Re: cleaning the aluminum parts (3/6)
10/15/15 9:02am

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Wait...whut?!?!? Yer s'posed to CLEAN the suspension stuff TOO?!?

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Aluminuminum wheel cleaners work pretty well...just be sure to follow the directions. If left on too long, they can discolor the parts.

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Re: cleaning the aluminum parts (4/6)
10/15/15 9:48am

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if real dirty and have been neglected for long, spray type brake cleaner will remove a lot of the crud.

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Re: cleaning the aluminum parts (5/6)
10/16/15 8:58am

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I agree with Caledonia. I have read elsewhere about brake cleaner for aluminum. Also mentioned was to remove it after no more than 10 minutes of application. I would try 5 or 6 minutes first, until you can judge how aggressive it works. I would also cover anything you don't want ruined, like body paint near where you use it!

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Re: cleaning the aluminum parts (6/6)
10/18/15 11:07am

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I use Nevr-dull, mothers Aluminum polish and lots and lots of patience. The results will vary based on how badly oxidized your parts are.

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Topic: cleaning the aluminum parts

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1986 "Bright Red" COUPE - Aluminum Heads, Sport Seats, Bose, Ultra-Flo Exhaust,Automatic, Bilsteins - "Mostly Original" otherwise.

1986 "Bright Red" COUPE - Aluminum Heads,
Sport Seats, Bose, Ultra-Flo Exhaust,
Automatic, Bilsteins - "Mostly Original" otherwise.