How to remove paint/oxidation from an aluminum intake? HELP!

[TexasDeuce]

Does anyone know how to remove oxidation and paint from an aluminum intake?
I just got a hold of an old Edelbrock perfomer 4 bbl intake. I got it from a nephew of mine cuz looked kool and the opening for the carb is kind of twisted to the passenger side. it is from an AMC I believe 'cuz it is stamped under the Edelbrock signature (smart huh http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif)

Thanks, TD

[Toqwik]

glass bead the crap out of it....to

[TexasDeuce]

Can I use your standard run of the mill sand blaster with a glass media for this? Is there a plan B or am I SOL? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[Paul]

blasters are blasters

use the bead media, sand is too sharp and will leave an open surface that will be impossible to keep clean

the beads will peen the surface and close the "pores" making lt easier to clean.

Paul

[lakes modified]

If you want to keep the original as-cast finish, then use an aluminum navel jelly by duro to clean it. it usually takes a few coats to get all the crap off it, but keep at it, as it will work very well. the bead blasting process will destroy the original finish. it's your call now.

[Paul]

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the bead blasting process will destroy the original finish

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absolutely.

it will end up looking like you got it off ebay, or at a swap meet, not fresh out of the foundry.

maybe I've been too impatient but I never had any luck using chemicals.

usualy ends up splotchy or gray. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Paul

[tommy]

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After glass beading. I've found that well used glass beads pulverize and become almost a powder. It's less distructive to the finish. I also hold the gun farther away from the surface to get more of a spray than a stream. It takes longer to clean it but I like the results.

[Dirty2]

glass bead the crap out of it!!!!

[porknbeaner]

I glass bead 'em all.
Even the glass beads will open the pores some. But believe it or not you can soak it down with lemon pledge and seal it up pretty good.
Don't make the mistake of doing the lemon pledge bit to a hot motor or starting it a running it right away. Let it set overnight and then wipe it down before running it.

Something else that works if you want one real white, Eagle Mag wheel cleaner for unpainted wheels. Its some sort of acid and will clean/bleach the devil out of it.
But you gotta rinse the devil out of it also. and that stuff really stinks.

[Morrisman]

Glass bead blasting, done carefully so not to tear up the original surface texture. It will also lightly peen down the surface porosities and prevent oxidisation later. A quick coat of WD40, or that oil that Roadster.com advertises and it will look great for years http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[HotRod60F100]

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Does anyone know how to remove oxidation and paint from an aluminum intake?
I just got a hold of an old Edelbrock perfomer 4 bbl intake. I got it from a nephew of mine cuz looked kool and the opening for the carb is kind of twisted to the passenger side. it is from an AMC I believe 'cuz it is stamped under the Edelbrock signature (smart huh http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif)

Thanks, TD

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You got your self a Torker if you wanna sell it,this AMC classifieds site will most likely get you a buyer in a heartbeat www.amcwc.com (http://www.amcwc.com)

[TexasDeuce]

Thank you for your input http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

TD