I've got a pair of 85 Mustang aluminum covers I'd like to use on my P motor. I've cleaned them up quite a bit. First I did a baking soda blast followed by the good lye based Easy off. One cover looks great, the other still has some oxidation or dull color that I can't seem to get off. Suggestions? Wheel cleaner?
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I have a wheel in the shop on one of my grinders that's perfect for this kind of thing. We always called it a "green wheel" (it has a greenish tint) but is sold at machine tool suppliers as a deburring wheel. It makes a really pretty brushed aluminum finish. If you want high gloss you can follow up with a cotton buff and jeweler's rouge. I use the heck out of mine to take the edges off almost anything I cut or weld. Makes me look better than I am. Can't recommend this highly enough (reminds me that I need to order up a fresh one).
Dan
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Originally posted by tardis454 View PostThere's a heavy duty acid wash the semi truck shops use that removes oxidation from aluminium wheels and trailers.TomOverdrive is overrated
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Originally posted by DanStokes View PostI have a wheel in the shop on one of my grinders that's perfect for this kind of thing. We always called it a "green wheel" (it has a greenish tint) but is sold at machine tool suppliers as a deburring wheel. It makes a really pretty brushed aluminum finish. If you want high gloss you can follow up with a cotton buff and jeweler's rouge. I use the heck out of mine to take the edges off almost anything I cut or weld. Makes me look better than I am. Can't recommend this highly enough (reminds me that I need to order up a fresh one).
Dan
Last fall we went to visit my daughter at school. There was a fund raiser for the school in town but it was pouring rain. One flea market shop had a Blador buffing wheel on a stand practically brand new. The asking price was $175 and the lady just wanted to get rid of it. She said make an offer. I so wanted to but had no way of getting it home.Last edited by Huskinhano; February 13, 2016, 01:52 PM.TomOverdrive is overrated
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I'm having same dilemma. Trying to clean up a set of 1970 LT1 finned VC. I too want the original factory cast look and scared to use to harsh of a cleaner, but look's like I'm gonna have to try something. I've been working on one it's close but still kinda dull. If I get brave I'll let you know how they turn out. Been thinking about the green wheel, got a buddy who has one. Might do the end that face's the firewall for a test.Pt 2010, Long Haul 2011,12,13,14,15,16,17, 18, 19, 23
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