Re: Aluminum block cleaning Question

Posted by Marty or Marston On 2016/2/4 13:21:55

I would stay away from strong acids like muratic or the strong bases like those found in oven cleaners when trying to clean up aluminum. For a do it yourself approach I would go with process mentioned above by by Dave (O-D).

I have also found that paint remover works wells on thinner grease deposits. Nasty stuff, but with any of the solvents wear glasses (or better yet splash googles), solvent resistant gloves and work outside (or better yet a respirator with organic vapor cartridges).

You might even want to have a go at it with a high pressure power washer as long as you have a good place to do it. Stay away from the machined surfaces.

Good Luck & I don't envy you in any way shape or form if you do it yourself.