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Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-03-2012, 11:55 PM

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Engine Cleaning Damaged Aluminum... now what?

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Why not? Lye will definitely brighten Aluminum...

Why not? Lye will definitely brighten Aluminum up, just neutralize it all afterwards, and coat it quickly to deal with oxidation. Don't use Lye of HF on shiny Aluminum though, unless you intend to...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-01-2012, 07:59 AM

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Engine Cleaning Damaged Aluminum... now what?

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Posted By cullennewsom

That stuff usually has dilute HF in it. From the...

That stuff usually has dilute HF in it. From the Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrofluoric_acid):

I tend to avoid HF any time there is an alternative.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-30-2012, 10:35 PM

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Engine Cleaning Damaged Aluminum... now what?

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Posted By cullennewsom

Steel wool works well too.

Steel wool works well too.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-30-2012, 10:23 PM

Replies: 34

Engine Cleaning Damaged Aluminum... now what?

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Posted By cullennewsom

If you want it to shine again, you'll have to...

If you want it to shine again, you'll have to take it off and polish it. Spray some WD, or some oil on it to stop the oxidation. There is going to by lye left over there, it will oxidize further on...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-30-2012, 10:13 PM

Replies: 34

Engine Cleaning Damaged Aluminum... now what?

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Posted By cullennewsom

You can get NaOH from any soapmaking supply. ...

You can get NaOH from any soapmaking supply.
AAA CHEMICALS; LYE / SODIUM HYDROXIDE / LYE for SOAP MAKING, BIODIESEL, NAOH, FOOD LYE, RED DEVIL LYE SUBSTITUTE, LYE, LYE, LYE...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-30-2012, 09:39 PM

Replies: 34

Engine Cleaning Damaged Aluminum... now what?

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Posted By cullennewsom

I'd call it oxidized. Looks like it's Lye,...

I'd call it oxidized.

Looks like it's Lye, my favorite chemical for cleaning Aluminum. Get the MSDS here: Products | SuperClean (http://www.supercleanbrands.com/products)

I like oven cleaner...

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