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David A. Spear (Detailman)
New member
Username: Detailman
Post Number: 8
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 03, 2002 - 9:27 am: | |
Yes,Mothers or even some Brasso works ,let me know how it works out for you.
David |
Martin (Miami348ts)
Intermediate Member
Username: Miami348ts
Post Number: 2328
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 03, 2002 - 7:34 am: | |
"Mothers" at Walmart.
This is what I use for the shift knob.
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David A. Spear (Detailman)
New member
Username: Detailman
Post Number: 5
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 02, 2002 - 1:25 pm: | |
Hi Mark, Something that works great for removing dirt and such from aluiminum is the new Orange Cleaner From 409,but spray it on a cloth you do not want to get it on any plastic or rubber parts,then use some Mothers Aluiminum Cleaner use it very sparingly,then use a dry cloth for a final wipe down. |
Horsefly (Arlie)
New member
Username: Arlie
Post Number: 24
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 17, 2002 - 7:02 pm: | |
Most any caustic solution will clean aluminum. Aluminum Jelly is a commercial product for cleaning aluminum. Easy Off Oven Cleaner is a caustic solution that will clean aluminum. Also Wesleys Bleech White tire cleaner. These are all caustic chemicals that actually etch the aluminum to a lesser (or greater) extent depending upon concentration. Get a piece of scrap aluminum and practice on it first. I also bought a quart of some aluminum cleaner at K-Mart a few years ago in their paint section. Can't remember the brand name, but it was made for cleaning aluminum screen doors. |
John Ames (Ameshouse)
Junior Member
Username: Ameshouse
Post Number: 56
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 17, 2002 - 4:54 pm: | |
I have been using a stensiling(sp?) brush with mine and it is realllly easy to get into the tight areas with it. |
magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member
Username: Magoo
Post Number: 2884
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 17, 2002 - 3:30 pm: | |
Also you can use it on your heat shields. |
magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member
Username: Magoo
Post Number: 2883
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 17, 2002 - 3:27 pm: | |
Mark, Use it sparingly. You will probably be better satisfied if you use a soft bristle paint brush. Use it to apply and also to buff it in to a shine. Great stuff. |
Ron Thomas (Ronsupercar)
Junior Member
Username: Ronsupercar
Post Number: 124
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 17, 2002 - 3:19 pm: | |
Is it on Saturday or Sunday? I'd love to know.. |
Mark Izzo (Tdf355)
New member
Username: Tdf355
Post Number: 46
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 17, 2002 - 2:34 pm: | |
Hi Ron- It looks like Bill is stepping up to the plate!! Im glad for him, he is getting a special car. There happens to be a private show this weekend that I probably can get you in. Email me if you are interested. Thanks for giving Bill an honest opinion of the car. I just ordered the ol' Rub-n-Buff, Ill let you guys know my results. |
Terry Springer (Tspringer)
Junior Member
Username: Tspringer
Post Number: 94
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 17, 2002 - 1:39 pm: | |
I had never heard of Rub-n-Buff before reading about it on Ferrarichat. I bought some at Hobby Lobby, $3 or so a tube, 1 tube goes a LONG way.
I will never mess with scrubbing, polishing, buffing ect ect ever again. Just use a degreaser to make sure the aluminum is clean then apply RnB with your fingertip or a small cloth.... it looks fantastic within seconds with virtually zero effort. Great product. |
Ron Thomas (Ronsupercar)
Junior Member
Username: Ronsupercar
Post Number: 123
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 17, 2002 - 1:27 pm: | |
Hey Mark,
How goes it?.. I hear that things are working out well with the 308..Congrats..
In regards to the aluminum cleaner, have you tried calling the Ferrari dealer to see what they use.. You can also try a well know detail shop..
Just a shot in the dark.. Let me know of any local shows. see ya |
Mark Izzo (Tdf355)
New member
Username: Tdf355
Post Number: 45
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 17, 2002 - 12:45 pm: | |
Thanks!!! |
F-J'87EuroTR (Ferrarijoe)
Junior Member
Username: Ferrarijoe
Post Number: 225
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 17, 2002 - 12:37 pm: | |
Mark,
There was a thread awhile back about Rub-N-Buff. http://server.ferrarichat.com/~ferrari/ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/2139.html It is a great aluminum cleaner/colorer. You can find it at major craft stores. Ask Magoo, he lives in Fla. too.
Joe |
Mark Izzo (Tdf355)
New member
Username: Tdf355
Post Number: 43
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 17, 2002 - 12:31 pm: | |
What do you guys use to clean the aluminum parts of your engine? I want something that won't stain. How about a few secrets? Its hard to bead blast with the engine in!! |